1996 Ford Contour Support Question
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Question posted by binumLu on October 16th, 2014
Is It Ok To Only Add Tap Water To The Engine Coolant In A 1996 Ford Contour
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on November 1st, 2014 9:57 AM
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In small amounts you may but you should have the AF & water dilution 50/50 levels checked by having the coolant tested or purchase a tester to monitor yourself.
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
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Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan
If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you may still be eligible. See
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Owner's Manual - Page 8
... the body is exposed to a defect in customer satisfaction is not covered by a Ford representative. Paint damage resulting from fallout is not related to chemical industrial fallout. Washing ...underside, with hot water s Wash your vehicle while it clean. 6
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Cleaning the Outside of purchase, whichever comes first.
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Owner's Manual - Page 51
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Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use your vehicle the following morning.
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Owner's Manual - Page 61
... pressure:
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Owner's Manual - Page 66
6
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you add fuel to fluctuate within the tank. If the coolant is in motion. The engine coolant temperature gauge
64 The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while the vehicle is not at the top of fuel movement within the NORMAL band ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... to zero.
65 Odometer
The odometer tells you or others could be injured.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
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Owner's Manual - Page 69
... a few seconds when the ignition is an "early warning."
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6
Warning Lights and Gauges
Low Coolant Light (If equipped)
This light indicates that the level of...
Owner's Manual - Page 210
Servicing Your Contour
RWARNING Continuous contact with soap and water. Engine Coolant
Checking the Engine Coolant
NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle at any time. The engine coolant recovery reservoir (2.5L shown - 2.0L similar)
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Owner's Manual - Page 211
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Owner's Manual - Page 212
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Owner's Manual - Page 213
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Owner's Manual - Page 217
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Owner's Manual - Page 229
...rapidly. Brake Fluid
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Owner's Manual - Page 267
...(see Dispute settlement board) ...Assistance (see Customer assistance)...Audio system (see Engine coolant) ...Anti-lock brake system (ABS), warning light . . Antifreeze (see...139 231 229 252 254
273 INDEX
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ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system) Additives, engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator...
Owner's Manual - Page 270
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Owner's Manual - Page 271
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Owner's Manual - Page 272
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Owner's Manual - Page 273
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Owner's Manual - Page 274
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