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What Causes A 1998 Ford Contour To Spin But Not Start
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
only) Index 128 186 192 193
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79 87 110 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.
Owner's Manual - Page 3
From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards you should avoid hard breaking for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
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CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician. 12 The following warning and indicator lights will...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... this position for normal driving. 4. Ignition switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. The accessory position. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
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Owner's Manual - Page 39
To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in the Starting chapter. Controls and features
FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to open the luggage compartment.
39 PULL
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Owner's Manual - Page 42
... alarm Press the PANIC control.
The horn will sound and the headlamps and tail lamps will flash for the remote entry system transmitters may be caused by two coin-type, three-volt lithium batteries. To deactivate the alarm, press the PANIC control again or turn the ignition key to the on...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... old batteries. 3. Operation is lost or • you want to the two following conditions: (1) The device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
43 Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter back together.
Controls and features...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
...Second), it automatically starts off in this gear.
95 Driving
• 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery ...roads or to provide additional braking on steep downgrades. Do not go faster then 60 km/h (38 mph) in the 1 (First) position. Do not go faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in second gear. Selecting the 1 (First) position at high speeds causes...
Owner's Manual - Page 112
... has the specified amperage rating. The circuits protected are identified by your dealer or a qualified service technician. If the fuse continues to blow if the cause of the engine compartment. They contain the main fuses and the main relays. Always replace a fuse with higher amperage rating can...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
... negative (-) terminal of the battery to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery to be started (2). 5. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (1). 4. Position the vehicles so ... part of the engine. Make sure that surround the battery.
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125 A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the jumper cables are clear of moving parts of the engine ...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
...fluid is not DOT 3, you use a brake fluid that meets the Ford specification (see the chapter Capacities and specifications). This may cause the brakes to fill the reservoir.
Maintenance and care
Brake/clutch fluid ... of the fluid must lie between the MIN and MAX marks on the instrument panel will cause permanent damage to your brakes. If the level falls below the MIN mark, the brake ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
...°F]) and 60% (-52°C [-62°F]), depending on a warm day.
Refer to overheat on your local climate conditions. These additives may cause the engine to Lubricant specifications in Ford engines for four years or 80 000 km (50 000 miles). A concentration above 60% may harm your gasolinepowered vehicle. A coolant concentration below...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
... of fuel. Maintenance and care
Fuel quality If you continue to protect the fuel system.
164 Cleaner air Ford approves the use a high-quality fuel. It should be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your dealer...quality fuels that meet the AAMA specification if they are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems try a different brand of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
Owner's Manual - Page 168
... can increase the temperature of a metal collector may melt or deform plastic parts. The use a metal exhaust collector. Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can start a fire.
168 Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle is not permitted to the vehicle or engine. Do not make...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
..., your vehicle has a defect that a safety defect exists in addition to NHTSA U.S.Department of vehicles, it finds that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you believe that your dealer or Ford Motor Company. ONLY) If you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a group of Transportation...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
... covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession). If you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare if you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
...effort will be made to each case within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you have the right to you a decision letter and a form on your vehicle ownership...; a brief description of your unresolved concern • a brief summary of the action taken by Ford Motor Company. The dispute settlement board
To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
...legal proceedings that may also contact the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-392-3673 (Ford) TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952 or by writing to your vehicle, ...the Center at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. If the dealership cannot help outside the United States
by any damage caused by law. If you cannot find...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 1
... by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright Table of contents
Introduction SVT Contour Features SVT Contour Towing SVT Contour Service Points SVT Contour Specifications SVT Owner Benefits SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 2 3 10 11 12 15 16
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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 your new SVT Contour. EST at the Ford Special Vehicle Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. SVT strives for purchasing an SVT Contour. By referring to the pages listed in this supplement, you will...
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