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Question posted by mdm4vba9 on June 26th, 2014

Where Do I Put Brake Fluid On A 2000 Ford Contour?

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on August 21st, 2014 6:25 AM

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Hi, brake fluid gets added into the brake fluid reservoir which is toward the back right corner of the engine compartment (as you're standing in front of it). You can see an exact picture of where it is located on page 167 of the owner's manual.

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 3 From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards, you should avoid hard braking for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Introduction If possible, you can gradually increase the performance of printing. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found ...

Owner's Manual - Page 4

Front Airbag - Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps - Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Defrost/Demist...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

... will remain intact. Illumination while driving may indicate that one of the braking circuits has failed. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to brake harder and allow for increased stopping distances. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design 16 The second braking circuit will need to indicate low brake fluid level. Instrumentation 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140...

Owner's Manual - Page 134

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Owner's Manual - Page 162

...162 Motorcraft parts are designed and built to find out which makes tracking routine service for your Ford dealership can provide necessary parts and service. Check your "Warranty Guide" to provide the best ... services are covered. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications. If your vehicle requires professional service, your vehicle easy.

Owner's Manual - Page 167

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. 167

Owner's Manual - Page 168

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. 168

Owner's Manual - Page 169

... between the MIN and MAX marks. Open the hood. 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 minutes for the oil to engine damage which is securely latched...

Owner's Manual - Page 171

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Owner's Manual - Page 172

... not put engine coolant in the container for the master cylinder run dry. Brake fluid is not DOT 3, DOT 4 or Super DOT 4 you use brake fluid that meets the Ford specification (see the chapter Capacities and specifications). The level of the fluid must lie between the MIN and MAX marks on the instrument cluster will cause...

Owner's Manual - Page 225

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Owner's Manual - Page 242

..., recycling ...184 replacement, specifications . .223 servicing ...182 Brake fluid checking and adding ...172 specifications ...225 Brake-shift interlock ...121 Brakelamps (see Bulb replacement) 242 B Page Brakes anti-lock brake system (ABS) 116 brake warning light ...14 fluid, checking and adding ...172 fluid, refill capacities ...224 fluid, specification ...225 parking ...116 Built-in child seat...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35

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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 13

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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 23

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SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16

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