1997 FORD CONTOUR mileage

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Ford Extended Service Plan
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More Protection for Your Vehicle
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You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP
is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it
and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company.
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Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and
administered by Ford. It provides:
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protection against repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper
Warranty expires;
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and
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other benefits during the warranty period (such as:
reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain maintenance
and wear items).
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You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor
Company dealer. There are several Ford ESP plans available in
various time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement
benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules vary. See your
dealer for details.)
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When you buy Ford ESP, you receive peace-of-mind protection
throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a
network of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor Company
dealers.
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NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United States and
Canada are not eligible for ESP coverage.
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This information is subject to change, ask your dealer for
complete details about Ford ESP coverage.
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Brake Fluid
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Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up
brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid
to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the
brake lining wears.
[MC07900(ALL)12/95]
You should check the brake fluid at every scheduled engine oil
change, but be sure to check it at least once a year. You can do
this by looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir on the
master cylinder. (SeeThe Engine Typesin this chapter to locate
the brake fluid reservoir.) The fluid level should be at or near
the MAX mark.
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RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for
15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken
internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
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If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the
reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High
Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent
DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
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RWARNING
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will
cause permanent damage to your brakes.
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Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.
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If you find that the fluid level is excessively low Ð below the
seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir Ð have the
brake system inspected.
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Customer Assistance
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Please have the following information available when contacting
Ford Customer Assistance:
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your telephone number (both business and home)
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the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is
located
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the year and make of your vehicle
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the date purchased
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the current mileage on your vehicle
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your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your
vehicle ownership license
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6 pica art:0001195-A
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number)
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If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you
may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S. only) or
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) in
Canada.
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What the Board needs
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To have your case reviewed you must complete the application
in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the
application form.
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Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be
eligible, you will receive an acknowledgment indicating:
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the file number assigned to your application
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the toll-free phone number of the DSB's independent
administrator
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Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative are
asked to submit statements at this time.
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To review your case properly, the Board needs the following
information:
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legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair
orders relevant to the case
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the year, make, model and Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) listed on your vehicle ownership license
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the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s)
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the current mileage
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the name of the dealer who sold or serviced the vehicle
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a brief description of your unresolved concern
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a brief summary of the action taken with the dealer and
Ford Motor Company
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the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the
dealership
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a description of the action you expect to resolve your
concern
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To Request a DSB Brochure/Application
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For a brochure/application, speak to your dealer or write to the
Board at the following address:
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Dispute Settlement Board
PO Box 5120
Southfield, MI 48086-5120
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Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
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If you live in Canada and have any questions or concerns that
the dealership cannot answer, contact the Customer Assistance
Centre.
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6 pica art:0001313-A*
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Please have the following information available when contacting
the Customer Assistance Centre:
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your telephone number (both business and home)
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the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is
located
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the year and make of your vehicle
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the date purchased
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the current mileage on your vehicle
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your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your
vehicle ownership license
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279
Index
Fuel filter, specifications................ 229
Fuel gauge....................... 19
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 149
starting after a collision............... 149
Fuse panels, instrument panel.............. 156
Fuses
charts....................... 158
checking and replacing............... 159
circuit breakers................... 160
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 209
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............ 215
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 209
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 19
fuel gauge...................... 19
odometer....................... 21
speedometer..................... 20
tachometer...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 140
definition...................... 139
driving with a heavy load.............. 139
location...................... 139
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Index
Lubricant specifications................. 231
Luggage compartment.................. 78
Lug nuts....................... 163
anti-theft...................... 168
standard...................... 164
tightening sequence................. 167
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)............... 177
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)................. 137
clutch....................... 136
shifting gears.................... 136
Map pockets...................... 55
Master cylinder, brakes................. 188
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 215
Mirrors......................... 74
side view mirrors................... 74
Moon roof....................... 67
Motorcraft parts.................... 229
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 235
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 212
Odometer........................ 21
description...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 21
Oil filter.....................187, 229
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 184
Oil viscosity...................... 184
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 219
Overseas offices.................... 245
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