Are you getting them out of a wrecking yard or are you buying something aftermarket? I’m more than leery of aftermarket **** that says it’s replacement but it’s never as good as OE stuff.
I did grab one out of a wrecking yard, that was where I got the harness and everything for mine. I'd heard the original motors were made by Bosch, so I grabbed the whole thing even though part of the shroud was busted so I'd have spare motors if I needed them. I haven't needed them.
The only problem I see in getting them out of the yard is this- you practically have to pull half the front end off to get them out of a complete Ford Contour. It's why the shroud on mine was broken, someone else had already tried and gave up. It's why that fan had to be so awesome to begin with, those Contours are packed solid wall-to-wall in the engine bay, and they have a tiny little grille opening. Also, that particular fan only came on the V6 cars, so not every '95-00 Contour has one. Not sure what the production percentage was but I know when I was looking for one in the yards there were plenty of non-V6 cars that are no help.
