1998 Ford Contour Support Question
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Question posted by stecada5 on June 15th, 2014
Where Do U Put The Brake Fluid In A 98 Ford Contour
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on August 21st, 2014 1:20 PM
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Hi, the brake fluid reservoir on the 98 Contour is toward the back side of the engine compartment (as you stand in front of it) slightly right of center. You can see the exact location on page 133 of the owner's manual.
Related Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 11
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BRAKE
Alternative design
Engine oil pressure Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off . BRAKE
BRAKE
Alternative design
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Instrumentation
Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is correct and the light stays on, see your dealer or qualified service technician. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to indicate low brake fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
...If the following direction is engaged, slowly release the clutch pedal from the floor. 2 1
98 Push the gearshift lever completely to the right, pull up the ring on the gearshift lever... lever in Neutral, it may occur. Turn the ignition off. Do not park your vehicle. 2. Apply the brake and the clutch and shift into 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 4. Reverse To shift into R (Reverse...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
...45 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer. meters (25 sq. For your vehicle's engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. Driving
TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer of up to a maximum of 454 kg (1 ...maximize vehicle performance, be sure to tow. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. feet) or less frontal area.
Owner's Manual - Page 127
...wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow your vehicle towed: • release the parking brake, • move the gearshift to N (Neutral), • turn the ignition to the... a distance greater than 80 km (55 miles) unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies. 127 Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a T-hook or slingbelt towing procedure. Roadside emergencies
WRECKER TOWING
If...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for ...for easy location. • As possible, we design parts that can provide necessary parts and service. Check your Ford dealership can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a "Service Guide" which parts and services are designed and...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
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CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
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1 • Release the safety catch by reaching under the hood (2) (adjacent to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
Maintenance and care
2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner
Windshield Engine oil washer fluid dipstick reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Battery
Power distribution box
For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black.
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Owner's Manual - Page 134
Maintenance and care
2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Battery
Power distribution box
For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black.
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Owner's Manual - Page 135
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Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute. Do not exceed MAX! 2.5 l ... Maintenance and care
Engine oil Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by Ford Warranty. Make sure the vehicle is warm, turn the engine off and wait a few ...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
Call your engine application. Empty and used automotive fluids in the direction of fluids.
It is running. Engine oil filler cap The design of... care
Refer to find out more about recycling automotive fluids. To open the cap while the engine is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your local recycling center to the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... reservoir. Maintenance and care
Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied from the same reservoir. If the level falls below the MIN mark, the brake fluid level warning light on the instrument panel will cause permanent damage to your brakes. M AX IN
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BRAKE
BRAKE
Alternative design
If you use a brake fluid that meets the Ford specification (see the...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... a warm day. A coolant concentration below 40% will protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for four years or 80 000 km (50 000 miles).
Maintenance and care
When adding engine coolant Ford recommends Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid, which is an optimized formula that will result in a loss of freeze protection.
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... and disposing of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Always dispose of automotive fluids.
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Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specifications ESEM97B44-A, and use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Maintenance and care
Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... off the dipstick cap and pull the dipstick out. The fluid level should not be within the crosshatched area on a level surface and the brake fully applied, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gears. Set parking brake and leave the engine running. Securely latch the lever in...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
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Lubricant Specifications
Item Brake fluid Engine coolant Ford part name or equivalent High performance DOT 3 brake fluid Premium engine coolant Motorcraft motor oil 5W-30 super premium MERCON® 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
... ...21 Automatic transaxle driving with ...92 fluid, adding ...144 fluid, checking ...145 fluid, refill capacities ...187 fluid, specification ...188 B Backing up ...92, 98 Battery charging system warning light . .7 jumping a disabled battery ...124 proper disposal, recycling ...148 replacement, specifications . .186 servicing ...146
Brake fluid checking and adding ...138 specifications ...188...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
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Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transaxle backing up (reverse) ...98 clutch ...96 fluid, capacity ...187 fluid, checking and adding ...138 shift speeds ...97 Mileage, calculating... ...9, 93 Overhead controls ...36 P Panel dimmer control ...19 Panic alarm, remote entry sytem 42 Parking brake ...89 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...186 Passenger compartment air filter (see Cabin air filter) . .150...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
Fuse box
11 Battery 9. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power steering reservoir 3. Air cleaner 6. Engine oil filler cap 4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7. SVT Contour Service Points
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
.... u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) If your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer.
24 u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date: Mileage:
200,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES) u u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. Replace spark plugs - 2.5L only. u Replace passenger compartment air filter...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
27 Owner maintenance checks
u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage.
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