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Question posted by aeadmout on June 8th, 2014
What Kind Of Brake Fluid Do You Use On A 96 Ford Contour
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on August 21st, 2014 1:48 PM
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Hi, according to the owner's manual, Ford recommends Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid.
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
...Ford Extended Service Plan
If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can anticipate when to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. However, your vehicle. See your vehicle.
s Avoid sudden stops. s Use...service protection for your dealer for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. Do not use special "break-in the Index. See your vehicle....
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... getting your vehicle.
6
Starting Your Contour
The steering wheel locks when the key is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. If the driver's door is open while the key is removed. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is to use the accelerator when you start...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... at the
beginning of this section.
2. If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key
to make sure that they work. 6
Starting Your Contour
Before you start your engine:
1. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
4. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
...-volt outlet. 6
Starting Your Contour
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before you start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Using the heater for longer...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
... on briefly when you turn the ignition to the START position. Have the brakes checked immediately.
57 RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on after the...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
...dome light switch is in operating range, the batteries should last for several years of normal use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system turns on the...a signal that should be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
96 The interior lights will flash.
You can turn it off by turning the ignition...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
... the way it was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
s Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape
player head after 10-12 hours of ... leave a tape in the cassette tape player when not in the
mechanism. 6
Electronic Sound Systems
Using the Dolby B noise reduction feature
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license from exposure to direct sunlight...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... the gearshift is in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
141 6
Driving Your Contour
Overriding the brake shift interlock
The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to LOCK or removed from the steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
... transaxle will upshift and downshift from first through third gears and provide coast braking in the normal overdrive mode and the light will not be used to normal operation (first through fourth gears) depress the TCS again. 6
Driving Your Contour
transaxle control indicator light will illuminate (OD OFF) on hilly roads or if...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...to the floor with your left foot, move the vehicle, take your right foot off the brake pedal and then slowly release the clutch pedal. (You may result in one of seven possible... the vehicle is in Neutral and the parking brake is mounted on the brake pedal and release the parking brake. 6
Driving Your Contour
Driving with a Manual Transaxle
Using the Clutch
In order to start the vehicle,...
Owner's Manual - Page 148
...anti-lock disc brakes or power front disc and rear drum anti-lock brakes which adjust automatically through everyday use.
149
Never hold the steering wheel to help steer your vehicle. Brakes
Applying the Brakes
Your vehicle ... if the engine is turned off . 6
Driving Your Contour
The traction control system can be on the instrument panel to the left for approximately three (3) seconds....
Owner's Manual - Page 206
... stop s Clean the windshield, outside mirrors and headlights s Check windshield washer fluid s Check tires for excessive wear or worn edges s Check the tire pressure at least monthly
Engine Oil Recommendations
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification ESE-M2C153-E and displaying the American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
...quart (liter) of engine coolant that Ford specifies. When you have to the ... and not recommended to use the cloth to the recovery...all metals and rubber elastomers used in the Index. Have your...use supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle's coolant system can hold, see Refill capacities for fluids in Ford...Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is cool, wrap a thick cloth around ...
Owner's Manual - Page 213
...730;C]), depending on a warm day. Do not use of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. NOTE: Always dispose of an improper coolant may overheat on your local climate conditions. Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the Ford Rotunda engine coolant recycling process and chemicals. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an equivalent engine coolant that is important to...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
... the idle quality of the windshield washer fluid every time you use the previous procedure. Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers
Washer Fluid
Check the level of your vehicle engine ...transaxle) or Neutral (manual transaxle), set the emergency brake, turn off (conditions permitting). If you drive the vehicle. Servicing Your Contour
Disconnecting the Battery
Because your vehicle may be adversely ...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
... transaxle is fully seated. Wipe the indicator end clean.
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
With the vehicle on snow and ice. Servicing Your Contour
s Remove tire chains at the first opportunity after using them
on a level surface and the brake fully applied, start the engine and move the gear shift selector through all of...
Owner's Manual - Page 229
... vehicle and the brake lining wears. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.
232 You should be sure to locate the brake fluid reservoir.) The fluid level should check the brake fluid at every scheduled...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
This may cause the brakes to fail.
Servicing Your Contour
If you find that the fluid level is excessively low - below the seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir - have the brake system inspected. RWARNING Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. The brake fluid reservoir
233
Owner's Manual - Page 231
...to the MAX marking on the fluid container).
234 The power steering fluid reservoir
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford's Specification ESW-M2C33-F or is an equivalent Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number beginning with the specified fluid. Power Steering Fluid
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
With the power steering system at...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
...when storing your vehicle ...Brake fluid brake warning light ...checking and adding ...description ...specifications ...Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp ...Brakes anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light applying the brakes ...brake warning light ...fluid, checking and adding...fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specifications ...master cylinder ...new brake linings ...noise...parking ...trailer...
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