This question must be clarified. The rear lamp harness is in the trunk & trunk lid,but extends up to the fuse boxes & the dash controls.
#21 in the fuse panel under the driver side dash.
In the Power Distribution Box in your engine compartment fuse # 5 , 15 amp fuse , fog lamps
96 ford contour blows fuse link in reverse
They are on the same fuse.
# 27 is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter in a 1997 Ford Contour ( in the interior fuse panel )
In a 1999 Ford Contour : In the fuse panel below the instrument panel : ( # 27 is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter )
On a 1999 Ford Contour : In the passenger compartment fuse panel ( # 27 is a 15 amp fuse for the cigar lighter )
Your fuse under the dash board to the left of the break petal must be burnt out
In a 2000 Ford Contour : In the fuse box in the lower part of the drivers side of the dash : ( fuse # 27 is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter )
The 2000 Ford Contour fuse box diagram can be obtained from most Ford dealerships. The fuse box diagram can also be found on the inside cover of the fuse box.
In a 2000 Ford Contour fuse box the fuse number 21 controls the power windows. The fuse is light green in color.