1996 Ford Contour Support Question
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Question posted by myg2mo on June 26th, 2014
96 Ford Contour Gl Master Cylinder Resevoir
How do you remove the resevoir from the master cylinder? There is a hollow pin holding the tank onto the master cylinder but cannot get it to come out all the way.
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Owner's Manual - Page 8
...direct sunlight s Wash your vehicle while the body is a high priority. For this reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to remove harmful deposits and protect the finish.
5 Take similar precautions if your vehicle as often as ... NOT:
s Wash your vehicle with a mild detergent. 6
Introductory Information
Cleaning the Outside of purchase, whichever comes first.
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... of the key in P (Park) to move the key to the LOCK position. 6
Starting Your Contour
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of gear, your vehicle from theft. The LOCK feature helps to remove the key. The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in the ignition
LOCK and ACCESSORY lock...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
...vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Fuel-Injected Engines
When starting . 6
Starting Your Contour
The steering wheel locks when the key is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. They could quickly become high ...transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). If the driver's door is open while the key is removed.
Owner's Manual - Page 51
..., plug the heater in at least three hours before you start your vehicle the following morning.
49 6
Starting Your Contour
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use your vehicle. Ford recommends that you live in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below.
Owner's Manual - Page 59
... should be working properly. This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you... release the parking brake. It normally goes off shortly after you turn the ignition to the START position. Have the brakes checked immediately.
57 If the fluid level is low in the master cylinder...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... ignition key to the ON position.
If you would like a signal that should be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
96 Activating the remote personal alarm
If you wish to the ON position.
The doors will lock again, the horn will beep and the...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
...s Automatic Disc Storage
If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed from the center out to a "focus error" (disc inserted upside down).
How to...edge. How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions:
s Always handle the disc by wiping from the disc opening ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... KEY, the gearshift lever must be turned to the LOCK position. 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 column. When the gearshift is secure in P (Park). Once the gearshift is in any position...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
...stays on . At this check the anti-lock light will come on , that the radio is not working and should be ... you may not have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. Ford Motor Company has not found during this time, a mechanical noise... or alternating patches of the self-check feature. 6
Driving Your Contour
hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on an inclined surface such as...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
.... 6
Driving Your Contour
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the factory... fully equipped to tow. Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of 100 lbs (45 kg). No towing packages are available through Ford... vehicle control. Your vehicle does not come from your vehicle's load or carrying ...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
...your vehicle has this option, one of keys.
If you hold the key square to a master set of the lug nuts on the key with a special key. The anti-theft lug nut and key
Removing the anti-theft lug nut
Insert the key over the lug... may damage the key and the lug nut. Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped)
If your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the lug nut.
Owner's Manual - Page 192
...s We highlight do notice something unusual, see the Customer Assistance chapter of your vehicle. Ford Motor Company recommends that the Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the Owner Maintenance Checklist, be...
routine service for the proper operation of this Owner Guide.
Servicing Your Contour
Service Made Easy
Ford has two goals for any unusual noise, vibration, or other indication that...
Owner's Manual - Page 194
...
2. Block the wheels. See Battery in the Index.
197 Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is disconnected, the computer must relearn its idle control. This will ...engine on:
1. Working with the engine off .
3. Remove the key from the battery and all fuel-related parts. Servicing Your Contour
s Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away
...
Owner's Manual - Page 196
... Your Vehicle at six-month intervals to the hood latch at the beginning of this chapter before opening the hood. Engine Compartment
Your vehicle has a 4-cylinder 2.0L EFI or 6-cylinder 2.5L EFI engine.
199
NOTE: Apply lubricant to maintain smooth and trouble-free operation. Servicing Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
...
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 the...an oil can spout and windshield washer fluid.
The API Certification Mark
209 Servicing Your Contour
Self-Service Pointers
If you choose to the driving efficiency of the container. This extra...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
... engine cooling system for fluids in your vehicle. Servicing Your Contour
2. RWARNING Failure to turn it with a 50/50 mixture...cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap
and turn and remove cap.
5. Add engine coolant only to relieve the pressure.
...vehicle's coolant system can hold, see Refill capacities for leaks if you are sure that Ford specifies. Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is...
Owner's Manual - Page 229
...brake fluid to slowly fall as you put more mileage on the master cylinder. (See The Engine Types in this by looking at or ... 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. Fill the reservoir to the MAX...fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the reservoir.
Owner's Manual - Page 230
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. This may cause the brakes to fail.
RWARNING Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. The brake fluid reservoir
233
Owner's Manual - Page 268
...-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 ...when storing your vehicle ...142, 146 ...3 ...163, ...218 58 167 217 163 217 218 253 256
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Owner's Manual - Page 278
... (OBD Overseas offices ...II) system ...65 . 253 . 209 . 209 . 250 . 187 96
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Panic alarm feature, remote entry system Parking brake operation...warning light ...Parts (see Servicing) ...Manual transaxle backing up (reverse)...clutch ...shifting gears ...Map pockets ...Master cylinder, brakes ...Mileage, calculating fuel economy. M
Maintenance (see Motorcraft Parts)...PCV valve, specifications...
