Ford Contour (2000 year). Manual - part 36

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Roadside emergencies

If your engine cranks but does not
start after a collision or substantial
jolt:

1. Turn the ignition key to the off
position.

2. Check under the vehicle for
leaking fuel.

3. If you do not see or smell fuel,
push the red reset button down. If
the button is already set, you may
have a different mechanical
problem.

4. Turn the ignition key to the on
position for a few seconds, then
turn it to the off position.

5. Check under the vehicle again
for leaking fuel. If you see or smell
fuel, do not start your vehicle
again. If you do not see or smell
fuel, you can try to start your
vehicle again.

If you see or smell fuel, do
not reset the switch or try to

start your vehicle. Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department
or a towing service.

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Even after a fuse is replaced, it will
continue to blow if the cause of the
overload is not identified and
corrected. If the fuse continues to
blow, have the vehicle’s electrical
system checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.

To reset a circuit breaker, press the
reset button.

The passenger compartment fuse
panel is located on the driver’s side
under the instrument panel. The
power distribution box is located
on the driver’s side of the engine
compartment.

They contain the main fuses and
the main relays. The circuits
protected are identified by
numbers on the passenger
compartment fuse panel and inside
the cover on the power distribution
box.

FUSES AND RELAYS

If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire. Check
the appropriate fuses before
replacing any electrical
components.

Always replace a fuse with
one that has the specified

amperage rating. Using a fuse with
higher amperage rating can cause
severe wire damage and could
start a fire.

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1

11 12 13 14 15 16

R6

R5

R4

R3

R2

10

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

R1

R7

R8

R9

R10

R11

D1

D2

17 18

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

Power distribution box

To check or replace a fuse or a
relay, remove the cover of the fuse
box in the engine compartment by
releasing the latch (1) and lifting
up.

A blown fuse can be identified by a
break in the wire.

All fuses are a push fit.

Five reserve fuses with different
current ratings are located in the
power distribution box.

Always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box

before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.

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Ampere

rating

Circuits protected

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

—

7.5

20
—
—

3

20
—
15
—
20
—
20

7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5

—

20*
20*
40*

—
—

60*

—
—
—

60*

—

60*
60*

Not used
Alternator
Foglamps
Not used
Not used
EEC ignition module (memory)
Horn and hazard flasher warning system
Not used
Fuel pump
Not used
Ignition, Electronic Engine Control
Not used
HEGO sensor
ABS module
Low beam headlamp (passenger’s side)
Low beam headlamp (driver’s side)
High beam headlamp (passenger’s side)
High beam headlamp (driver’s side)
Not used
Ignition, light switch, central junction box
EEC relay
Central junction box (fuse 37 to blower relay)
Not used
Not used
Ignition
Not used
Not used
Not used
Engine cooling
not used
ABS
Central junction box (central timer module, rear
window defrost relay, fuses 24, 25, 27, 28, 34)

Fuse

Power distribution box (engine compartment)

* Have these fuses replaced by your dealer or qualified technician.

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