1998 Ford Contour Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing

1998 Ford Contour Manual

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    concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance
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    Table of contents General maintenance information Normal schedule Severe duty schedule Owner maintenance checks 3 5 13 25 2
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    your "Service Guide" to your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury service manager. Maintenance: An investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability and resale value. To assure the durability of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is
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    General maintenance information PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date a trailer or using a car-top carrier. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Short trips of
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    (10,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 24,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km
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    , consult your dealer and/or follow severe duty maintenance schedule. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 6
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check
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    drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER
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    (70,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000
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    ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes
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    valve. u Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 168,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24
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    oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes
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    10,000 KILOMETERS (6,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage
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    or 12 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 30,000 KILOMETERS (18,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 35
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter.(2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped). u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust
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    KILOMETERS (33,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 60,000 KILOMETERS (36,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 65
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    (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. (2) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace spark plugs- 2.5L engines only. u Replace passenger compartment air
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    KILOMETERS (69,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (72,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 19
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 135,000 KILOMETERS (81,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes
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    cleaner filter. (2) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped). u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 165,000 KILOMETERS (99,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs - 2.0L engines only. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER
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    ). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 180,000 KILOMETERS (108,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage
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    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. Replace spark plugs - 2.5L only. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. (2) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check
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    dealer or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as possible. The 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 u u u Check the engine oil level. Check coolant level in
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    u u u Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches, and all outside key locks. Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. Check the power steering fluid level. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and
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    Owner maintenance checks u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage. If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. 27
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Vehicle Identification Number:
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Owner name:
Address:
Phone:
Selling dealer name:
Address:
Phone:
Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle, we
suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing
dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service
Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the
Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Export Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
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