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Wires Colors Of Fuses 1,2,3 Contour 98
(Posted by mikemxli 8 years ago)
Fuse For Windshield Wipers
I am trying to find which fuse is the one for the windshield wiper motor.
I am trying to find which fuse is the one for the windshield wiper motor.
(Posted by greenjim 8 years ago)
Passenger Window Troubleshoot.
When I go to lower my passenger window it will only go down an half of a inch then it stops. I can't...
When I go to lower my passenger window it will only go down an half of a inch then it stops. I can't...
(Posted by user9878 8 years ago)
Why Do I Need To Step On The Gas Pedal Before I Start My Car.
98 ford contour need to step on gas pedal before I go out and then car runs rough like it wants to q...
98 ford contour need to step on gas pedal before I go out and then car runs rough like it wants to q...
(Posted by user9878 8 years ago)
Is There A Fuse For The Electric Window?
The right side front passenger window stopped working about 1/4 way open. Hasn't budged since.
The right side front passenger window stopped working about 1/4 way open. Hasn't budged since.
(Posted by emailrm 9 years ago)
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Popular 1998 Ford Contour Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130
BRAKE
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1/ 2
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MPH
CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES There are activated.
Turn signal Flashes when the left or right turn signal or hazard lights are two different instrument cluster designs. The individual warning and indicator...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...120 1 0 130
BRAKE
E
1/ 2
F
MPH
CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
62 Routine ...light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate after ignition is not required. The tone pattern will be heard. Refer to indicate the condition of the air bag is turned on. • A group of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired...
Owner's Manual - Page 114
...- light blue light blue violet light blue yellow light blue red red red red Main power supply to vehicle electrical system Engine cooling fan ABS braking system, heater blower Ignition and EEC module Foglamp Not used ABS system not used Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Ignition switch EEC ignition module (memory) Horn and hazard flasher warning system HEGO sensor Electrically operated fuel pump Low...
Owner's Manual - Page 118
... yellow light green pink green yellow black blue
Auxiliary relays (outside of fuse boxes) Relay Circuits switched R 18 R 20 R 21 R 22 R 23 R 24 R 25 R 26 "One touch" switch (driver's window) Not used Not used Foglamps Turn signals Panic alarm - driver's side Panic alarm - right-hand side Not used Location Driver's door - - Module bracket Steering column Door lock module bracket...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
Maintenance and care
2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner
Windshield Engine oil washer fluid dipstick reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Battery
Power distribution box
For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black.
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Owner's Manual - Page 134
Maintenance and care
2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Battery
Power distribution box
For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black.
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Owner's Manual - Page 135
... exceed MAX! 2.5 l DOHC Do not exceed MAX! 2.0 l DOHC
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Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. The oil level should be in P (Park). 3. Maintenance and care
Engine oil Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by Ford Warranty. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is not covered by the American Petroleum...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... the coolant will not freeze at normal operating temperature, the fluid level should come up to the MAX mark.
If the fluid level drops below the MIN mark, add the specified fluid. Refer to increase the coolant concentration above 60%. Checking and adding power steering fluid Switch off the engine. MAX MIN
143 Refer to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
...time the headlamps are housed in the lamp assembly. Remove the lower screw (2) from the headlamp housing. 5. Replace the headlamp bulbs. 1 1 2
170 The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to ...assembly Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach.Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The bulbs for the low beam, high beam, turn signals...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
Fit the new bulb in reverse order (do not touch the glass part of front bumper). 2. Detach the cover (access at bottom of the bulb).
172 Foglamps (if equipped) 1. Pull the bulb out and replace it out of the light assembly. 3.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it . Remove the electrical connector. 4. Maintenance and care
Front turn signal/side lamps Pull the socket out.
Owner's Manual - Page 174
... the wedge base bulb and replace. Luggage compartment lamp Pry out the light assembly from the four locking points and pull it off. Turn the spherical bulb under slight pressure counterclockwise and remove.
174 Bend the housing outwards to unclip the lamp module. On vehicles equipped with a flat screwdriver. To install, fit the new...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
without Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle with oil cooler Power steering Cooling system with heating Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank Braking system
* Total capacity ** with filter - Capacities and specifications
Capacities Engine oil - with automatic transaxle
2.0 litre engine 4.25 l (4.5 qts) 3.75 l (4.0 qts)
2.5 litre engine 5.5 l (5.8 qts) 5.0 l (5.3 qts)
2.6 l (2.7 qts) 8.5 l ...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
... Motorcraft motor oil 5W-30 super premium MERCON® power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON® ATF Ultra-clear windshield washer concentrate Ford part number C6AZ-19542-AB E2FZ-19549-AA CXC-8-B* XO-5W30-QSP Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A WSE-97B44-A
American Petroleum Institute Certification Mark and WSS-M2C153-G
Engine oil
Power steering fluid Transaxle fluid automatic/ 5-speed manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 196
... lamps ...36 replacing bulbs ...170 rear lamps ...173 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...11 brake ...11 charging system ...7 check engine ...9 engine oil pressure ...11 high beam ...7 low coolant ...8 low fuel ...9 overdrive off ...9 safety belt ...7 testing the warning lights ...12 turn signal indicator ...6 Load limits ...100 Lubricant specifications ...188...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
... Anti-Theft System (PATS) ...44
Power distribution box (see Fuses) Power door locks ...37 Power features mirrors ...20 seats ...48 sunroof ...36 windows ...37 Power steering fluid, checking and adding ...143 fluid, refill capacity ...187 fluid, specification ...188 R Radio (see Audio system) ...21 Rear window defroster ...19 Refill capacities for fluids ...187 Relays ...112 Remote control luggage...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
...103 Transaxle automatic, operation ...90 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...144 fluid, refill capacities ...187 lubricant specifications ...188 manual, operation ...93 Transmitter (see Remote entry) Trip odometer ...15 Trunk (see Luggage compartment) remote release lever ...39 using the remote entry system .42 Turn signal indicator lights ...6 lever ...30 U Used engine oil, disposal ...137...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 1
... for your vehicle Ordering additional owner's literature Index 2 2 3 4 5 8 9 13 14
All rights reserved. Copyright Table of contents
Getting roadside assistance Ford extended service plan Getting the service you need Motorhome assistance The dispute settlement board Getting assistance outside of the U.S. Reproduction by any means, electronic or ...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
... foreign embassy or consulate. Before exporting your vehicle back into the U.S. The use of leaded fuel in difficulty importing your vehicle to the Board at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. Using leaded fuel may also result in your vehicle must be initiated, where allowed by using improper...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
Engine coolant reservoir 2. Fuse box
11 Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 4. Air cleaner 6. Power steering reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 5. SVT Contour Service Points
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Battery 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
Owner... lamps, including the brake lamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers...key locks. and check coolant strength
26 check tires when cold, not after a long drive. u Check coolant level in the spare tire. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. u Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the power steering fluid...
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