Ford 1996 Contour Manual page 239

Relays Outside the Fuse Boxes
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Use the charts to decide which fuse you should check.
1.
On the fuse panel decal located on the cover of the power
2.
distribution box or on the end of the instrument panel fuse
panel, find the number of the fuse you want to check.
Find the corresponding fuse and remove it with the fuse
3.
pulling tool that is provided.
Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear
4.
side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If
it is, the fuse should be replaced.
Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
5.
See the following chart.
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