OEM 2000 Ford Contour Automatic Transmission Shifter

2000 Ford Contour Automatic Transmission Shifter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the automatic transmission shifter on 2000 Ford Contour?

  A: The automatic transmission shifter service requires disconnecting the battery ground cable followed by vehicle lift. Start by removing the heat shield and disconnect the selector lever assembly through a process that includes removing the selector cable adjusting cap as well as the selector cable and subsequent nuts removal. The first step requires lowering the vehicle then removing both the front ash receptacle and lighter element and taking out the lighter trim when present. Move onto the next stage through removal of the selector lever assembly by first removing the cover then lifting out the assembly and finally disconnecting the selector lever electrical connector. The installation process starts with placing the selector lever assembly followed by connecting its electrical connector and positioning the lever until you install the cover. The installation sequence requires reinstallation of front ash receptacle and lighter element alongside the lighter trim. When installing the selector lever assembly raise the vehicle again while attaching the nuts without tightening or locking the selector cable adjusting cap followed by selector cable connection. After proper vehicle lowering continue adjusting both components through the selector cable and its lever. Battery replacement introduces abnormal drive symptoms that will occur during relearning of the adaptive strategy for the vehicle after connecting the battery. Complete the process by reconnecting the ground cable of the battery.