1997 Ford Contour Support Question
1997 Ford Contour Support Question
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Question posted by helenekeri on December 2nd, 2014
What Is Wrong When My Ford Contour 1997 Doesn't Drive But It Runs?
what is the problem when it runs but it wont go in any gear what do i need to do to fix it?
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on January 26th, 2015 8:25 AM
freginold
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Hi, if your Contour is stuck in park and you can't shift into any other gear, there is a way to override it. See this article for instructions:
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... subject to Bumper
Warranty expires; See your own driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules vary. This information is an optional service contract, backed and administered by Ford. and
s other benefits during the warranty period (such as:
reimbursement for ESP coverage. Each plan can get more than 5,100...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that Ford recommends. Introduction
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Your new vehicle goes through...) that you can anticipate when to how you drive your vehicle has new brake
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
... in the red zone, you may have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. If you drive with the following additional features:
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm...the engine is also lit. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is running.
If it stays on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine.
If ...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
...
Your sound system is a nationwide network of qualified Ford authorized repair centers to your dealer for three years or...Ford audio system, return to assist you.
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Owner's Manual - Page 55
...front door is turned from the OFF position.
The button for more information. RWARNING The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Failure to the ... button turns the traction control system off and on your headlamps at dusk. See the Driving Chapter for the traction control system
54 The instrument panel lights, window control lights and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... using safety belts for children. Safety belt assemblies not in your safety belt, a warning light may sound. RWARNING Ford recommends that are designed to be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. RWARNING Children should be used as ... and Chime in the fully upright position.
88 RWARNING Always drive and ride with the seatback in the Instrumentation chapter.
Owner's Manual - Page 121
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A computer system controls the engine's idle speed....
Owner's Manual - Page 126
...light each time you start your mobile radio dealer inspect the radio installation. Ford Motor Company has not found during maximum braking, have your mobile radio installation checked.
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Your vehicle may be serviced immediately to restore the benefits of the Anti-lock feature. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
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Owner's Manual - Page 134
... off in this gear. When to use 2 (Second)
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Owner's Manual - Page 135
... Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your hand on the floor. This may need to the floor... gearshift into 1 (First) or R (Reverse). Shifting the Gears
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Owner's Manual - Page 140
...load or remove cargo accordingly. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. If your vehicle while you tow.
(See Driving while you tow. (See Knowing Your
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s... attach it properly. (See Preparing to Tow in this chapter.)
s Use extra caution when driving your vehicle exceeds the GAWR for your safety and the good of your vehicle:
s Stay ...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
...'s lights, see your local trailer dealer and your Ford dealer. Connecting the trailer's lights
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Owner's Manual - Page 171
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1. Remove the negative ( ) end of the disabled vehicle.
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2.
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Owner's Manual - Page 173
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Owner's Manual - Page 185
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Owner's Manual - Page 189
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Owner's Manual - Page 192
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Owner's Manual - Page 262
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