U0996 DTC For Ford Contour

Ford Contour Engine Specifications:
Engine Type :Multi-Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :W-Type Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :Supercharged Engine

Your Ford Contour engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code U0996 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the U0996 DTC For Ford Contour.

On 1999 and later U0996 Ford Contour engines, the instrument cluster has a built-in self-diagnostic mode that can be accessed by pressing and holding the instrument cluster SELECT/RESET button. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position (but don't crank or start engine). Continue to press and hold the SELECT/RESET button (for 5 seconds) until the word TEST is displayed by the odometer. Release the SELECT/RESET button within three seconds after the word TEST is displayed to begin the self-diagnostic mode.

U0996 Ford Contour DTC Meaning

U Network Code - Problem is climate control system, lighting, airbags, etc.
0 SAE - Generic
9 Transmission
9 TP Sensor Learn Not Complete
6 Transmission Control Module Reprogrammable Memory

There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. U0996 Ford Contour code for the pushrod design which uses solenoids to alter the oil pressure delivered to the lifters. In their collapsed state, the lifters are unable to elevate their companion pushrods under the valve rocker arms, resulting in valves that cannot be actuated and remain closed.

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