1997 Ford Contour Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing

1997 Ford Contour Manual

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    General Information 1
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    Table of Contents General Maintenance Information ...3 Maintenance: An investment ...3 No Cost PCV Valve Replacement ...4 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule ...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...15 Owner Maintenance Checks ...29 Owner Maintenance Checks ...29 2
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    General Maintenance Information The required Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in this booklet are considered essential to the proper operation, safety and performance of your Ford Motor Company vehicle. We recommend that you also perform the Owner Maintenance Checks listed. These services are
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    other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner
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    What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? Normal Schedule Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving conditions. Severe Duty Schedule Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Extensive idling. u Towing a
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    Maintenance Intervals for the Normal Schedule 5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 10,000 MILES (16,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 6 Normal Schedule
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    . 20,000 MILES (32,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 25,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Normal Schedule 7
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    (48,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 35,000
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    at 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Normal Schedule 9
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    every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 10 Normal Schedule
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    months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 80,000 MILES (128,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) Normal Schedule 11
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    , and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 95,000 MILES (152,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 12 Normal Schedule
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs (2.5L only). u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 105,000 MILES (168,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check
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    120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs (2.0L only). u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
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    . However, the conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown. Check with your dealer. Maintenance Intervals for Severe Duty Schedule 3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Severe Duty Schedule 15
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    oil and replace oil filter. 15,000 MILES (25,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 16 Severe Duty Schedule
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) Severe Duty Schedule
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    ,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 18 Severe Duty Schedule
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    tires and adjust air pressure. 45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) Severe Duty Schedule 19
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    ,000 MILES (85,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 20 Severe Duty Schedule
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    cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe Duty Schedule 21
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    MILES (115,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 22 Severe Duty Schedule
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    ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 81,000 MILES (135,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) Severe Duty Schedule 23
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    u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 24 Severe Duty Schedule
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 102,000 MILES (170,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Severe Duty Schedule
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 111,000 MILES (185,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 26 Severe Duty Schedule
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    oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check
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    u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. 28 Severe Duty Schedule
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    your dealer or qualified service technician for service advice as soon as possible. These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. When You Stop for Fuel: u Check the engine oil level. u Check coolant level in the
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    fluid level. u If any slipping or changes in the operation of u Check automatic transaxle P (PARK) function. u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check warning lights and gauges. At least monthly
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    body water drain holes. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength. u Check the brake fluid level. u Clean the battery connections. u Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage. u Check manual
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General Information