1998 Ford Contour Support Question
1998 Ford Contour Support Question
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Question posted by shanikajackson2004 on April 21st, 2012
How Do I Remove The Engine In My 1998 Ford Contour?
I need to replace the engine in this car. Do I pull it out from the bottom or the top?
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Owner's Manual - Page 73
... be inspected by your child from the built-in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it.
Inspecting the built-in child seat after any collision.
To stow the built-in the center and top of the chest clip and pull the halves apart to the upright position, then press firmly in child seat...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
... towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your safety and to maximize... vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.
103 For your vehicle's engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
...first or second gear, the trailer may not work properly while towing on hot days. If you need to a lower gear while towing up or down steep hills. • Anticipate stops and brake... steep grades. If driving with a manual transaxle: • Select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine speed. • Avoid driving excessively in first or second gear. Do not drive faster than 72 km...
Owner's Manual - Page 113
Roadside emergencies
Power distribution box To check or replace a fuse or a relay, remove the cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment by a break in case of emergency fuse replacement.
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Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
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1 2 3 R3
11 12 13 14 D1
R7 R8...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
... three minutes before disconnecting the cable leads. Removing jumper cables 1. Roadside emergencies
Jump starting 1. Remove the jumper cables in reverse order. Remove the cable from the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 3.
Start the booster vehicle and run both vehicles for a while so the engine can "relearn" its idle conditions.
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3
2
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Owner's Manual - Page 128
...fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for easy location. • As possible, we design parts that can provide ... items in your vehicle.
128 If your vehicle requires professional service, your Ford dealership can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a "Service Guide" which parts and services...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
... R (Reverse). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
130 Working with engine off (automatic transaxle) 1.
Maintenance and care
Working with engine off (manual transaxle) 1. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in P (Park...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
... with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is securely latched in neutral. 2.
Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
131 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Do not start your engine with engine on (manual transaxle) 1. Working with engine on (automatic transaxle) 1. Set...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130
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BRAKE
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CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
MI RRORS
1 • Release the safety catch by reaching under the hood (2) (adjacent to ensure that the hood lock is secure. Always check to the Ford emblem) and pushing it up.
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• Raise the hood and support...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
...the dipstick. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil dipstick. 5.
Do not exceed MAX...ENGINES by Ford Warranty. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. To check the oil: 1. Make sure the vehicle is securely latched in the range shown on level ground. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 4. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... schedule Extensive idling Trailer towing Driving in the opening. 3. If the fluid level is beyond the maximum line, engine damage or high oil consumption may occur and some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Recheck the oil level. Continuous contact with used motor oil has caused cancer in and...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Refer to Lubricant specifications in a loss of freeze protection. Maintenance and care
When adding engine coolant Ford recommends Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid, which is important to maintain engine coolant concentration between 40% (-24°C [-11°F]) and 60% (-52°C [-62°F]), depending on a warm day. A coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... automotive fluids.
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Follow your community's standards for recycling and disposing of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Maintenance and care
Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components. Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets...
Owner's Manual - Page 151
..., on the sides of the engine compartment. Maintenance and care
2. Pull off the rubber weatherstrip at the back of the housing, replace with the new filter and slide the housing and cabin air filter back into place. Replace the grille and wiper arms.
151 Remove the plastic caps from the screws on the housing. 6. Reinstall...
Owner's Manual - Page 186
... filter Oil filter Battery PCV valve Crankcase ventilation filter 2.0 litre engine
AZFS-22F # 1+2** AZFS-22FE# 3+4
2.5 litre engine
AWSF-32F
FA-1612 FP4 FG-800A FL-2005 BXT-40R EV...cylinder. If a spark plug needs to Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug and gap specifications. ** If a spark plug is removed for examination, it must be replaced, use only spark plugs ...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
...® power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON® ATF Ultra-clear windshield washer concentrate Ford part number C6AZ-19542-AB E2FZ-19549-AA CXC-8-B* XO-5W30-QSP Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A WSE-97B44-A
American Petroleum Institute Certification Mark and WSS-M2C153-G
Engine oil
Power steering fluid Transaxle fluid automatic/ 5-speed manual Windshield washer fluid...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
...Ford Motor Company is recommended for any party in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. If the dealership cannot help outside the United States
by any damage caused by writing to a foreign country, contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. Box 5120 Southfield, MI 48086-5120 You may cause engine... knocking or serious engine damage. ...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
... equivalent quality: Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish Ford Custom Vinyl Protectant Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner Ford Metal Surface Cleaner Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner Ford Spot and Stain Remover Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing Ford Triple Clean Ford Ultra-Clear Spray...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
... you can identify those features, recommendations and specifications unique to your Contour Owner's Guide and provides information specific to build cars in which no one system overwhelms or overshadows any questions or concerns, please call us at 1-800-FORD-SVT (1-800-367-3788).
2 By referring to the pages listed in your new SVT...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
... compartment air filter (if equipped). DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date: Mileage:
195,000 KILOMETERS (117,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) If your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer.
24 Consult your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may...
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