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Question posted by babe194084 on March 30th, 2014

I Have A 1998 Ford Contour Se Sport It Goes Into Neutral When Driving Why

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) Index 128 186 192 193 1 2 4 17 47 79 87 110

Owner's Manual - Page 2

... give the moving parts a chance to such questions are significant steps toward this owner's guide, answers to break in rules for a full explanation. Simply avoid driving too fast during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Read the following section on Warnings for your vehicle and its equipment? Indicates that vehicle information...

Owner's Manual - Page 3

... in effect at the time of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. Introduction If possible, you can gradually increase the performance of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 3 From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards you should avoid hard breaking for the first 1 600...

Owner's Manual - Page 25

LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF OFF mode Select the off . Drive with the climate control system on (either in heating or A/C mode) to cease. LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF Using ...

Owner's Manual - Page 92

...from rotating. • R (Reverse) The vehicle only moves backward. P = Park ...R = Reverse ...N = Neutral...D = Drive: Gear 1 to 4 with overdrive ...Gear 1 to the lock position. Always come to a complete stop before...in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Driving The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to 3 with ...

Owner's Manual - Page 93

... off (not illuminated) during normal vehicle operation. Overdrive is not shown on the display, but is the normal driving mode for the D gearshift position. The O/D light is located on the instrument panel. Driving • N (Neutral) The wheels of the transaxle are on. • D (Overdrive) Note that the vehicle's gearshift is located on the...

Owner's Manual - Page 96

... use the clutch to hold your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Driving Manual transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle: 1. ... interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Do not drive with your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the accelerator pedal. Depress the clutch pedal. 3....

Owner's Manual - Page 98

Driving Parking 1. Shift into neutral. 2. Completely stop your vehicle in the neutral position. If the following direction is engaged, slowly release the clutch pedal from the floor. 2 1 98 Turn the ignition off. Depress the ...the gearshift lever completely to the right, pull up the ring on the gearshift lever to the floor and place the gearshift lever in Neutral, it may occur.

Owner's Manual - Page 103

... brakes, tires, and suspension. feet) or less frontal area. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. meters (25 sq. Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully ...equipped to use the proper equipment while towing. 103 It should also have 2.3 sq. Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer of up to a maximum of 454 kg...

Owner's Manual - Page 127

...(55 miles) unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies. 127 Do not tow your vehicle towed: • release the parking brake, • move the gearshift to N (Neutral), • turn the ignition... to the off position and • unlock the steering wheel. Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a T-hook or...

Owner's Manual - Page 149

...function Because your vehicle's engine is reconnected. 149 Put the automatic transaxle gearshift in neutral. 2. Put the manual transaxle gearshift in P (Park). When the battery is ... the idle quality of your vehicle can drive properly. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. 4. The "relearning" process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. • If you do...

Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3

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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9

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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11

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SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 1

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SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2

... will enjoy many years of the already exceptional Ford Duratec twin-cam V6 engine as well as significant interior, exterior and chassis refinements. to the SVT Contour. We trust that philosophy is carried forward by enhancing the character and performance of safe and pleasurable driving in which no one system overwhelms or overshadows...

SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13

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SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 15

...DRIVING SCHOOL Being an owner of an SVT vehicle entitles you can purchase through your vehicle • Provide SVT certificates of authenticity on request • Fulfill literature requests • Provide referrals to SVT certified Ford...of charge, the official SVT newsletter, SVT News . SVT Owner Benefits 1-800-FORD-SVT (1-800-367-3788) This line is staffed by SVT representatives who are ...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 1

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24

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