Ford 1998 Contour- User Manual

Instrumentation 7 High beams Illuminates when the headlamphigh beams are on. Charging system Briefly illuminates when theignition is turned on and the engineis off. The light also illuminateswhen the battery is not chargingproperly and the vehicle mayrequire electrical system service. Safety belt Il...

Instrumentation 8 Low coolant (if equipped) Briely illuminates when the ignitionis turned on and the engine is off.Illuminates when the enginecoolant level is low. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine coolant level. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50...

Instrumentation 9 O/D Off indicator(Automatic transaxle only) Illuminates and remainsilluminated when the transaxlecontrol switch (TCS) on the end ofthe gearshift lever is pressed andoverdrive is turned off. Indicates the status of thetransaxle and will flash steadily if amalfunction is detected. If...

Instrumentation 10 CHECK ENGINE Air bag readiness Briefly illuminates when theignition is turned on. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues toflash or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately. CHECK ENGINE Front foglamps Illuminates when foglamps areswitched on. Refer to Foglamps control ...

Instrumentation 11 Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parkingbrake is released. Illuminates afterreleasing the parking brake toindicate low brake fluid level. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design BRAKE BRAKE Engine oil pressure Briefly illuminates when theignition is turned on and the engineis off...

Instrumentation 13 Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps areon, the ignition is off (and the keyis not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is open. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in theoff/lock or accessory position andthe driver’s door is open. Air bag su...

Instrumentation 15 NORMAL Engine coolant temperaturegauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normaloperating temperature, the needleremains within the NORMAL area.If it enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Switch offthe ignition and determine thesource of the problem. Re...

Instrumentation 16 E F 1/2 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY NORMAL BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL O/DOFF 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 110 120 130 MPH 20 40 60 55 80 120 100 140 160 180 200 100 CHECK ENGINE 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 110 120 130 MPH 20 40 60 55 80 120 100 140 160 180 ...

Controls and features 17 M I R R O R S H M : I0 20 OFF LO PNL/FLR PANEL A/C FLOOR DEF FLR DEF MAX A/C HI / POWER AUDIO AM/FM SCAN SEEK 3 1 2 6 4 5 ANS SIDE 1-2 EJECT VOLUME 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 MPH 20 40 60 55 80 120 100 140 160 180 200 E F 1/2 UNLEADED FUEL...

Controls and features 18 Daytime running lights (DRL)(Canadian vehicles only) The DRL system turns on thehighbeam headlamps, with areduced light output, when: • the vehicle is running and the ignition is in the on position, • the vehicle has a fully released parking brake, and • the headlamp system ...

Controls and features 19 Panel dimmer control Adjust the control to vary theintensity of the panel lighting.Operates only when the exteriorlights are switched on. Rear window defroster (if equipped) Press the defroster control to clearthe rear window of thin ice and fog. The ignition must be in the ...

Controls and features 21 To toggle between 12 or 24 hourformat, depress the H button andthe M button simultaneously andthen release them. To advance the hours, press the Hbutton; to advance the minutespress the M button. To advancerapidly, depress and hold thecorresponding button. Hours Minutes H M ...

Controls and features 22 Climate controls Vents Airflow from the vents may beadjusted by moving the horizontalcontrol or vertically adjusting thevent according to your airflowpreference. Your vehicle has one of thefollowing climate control systems: • Manual heating system • Manual heating and air co...

Controls and features 23 Controlling airflow Turn the mode control to thedesired airflow position. The A/C compressor (if equipped)operates in the positions marked *. OFF PNL/FLR PANEL A/C* FLOOR DEF* FLR DEF* MAX* A/C / Fan speed Turn the fan speed control to thedesired speed. LO HI Temperature Tur...

Controls and features 25 Using the PANEL mode The panel mode directs outside airto the panel vents. OFF LO PNL/FLR PANEL A/C FLOOR DEF FLR DEF MAX A/C HI / OFF mode Select the off position for allclimate control functions to cease.The outside inlet door will closeand the fan will shut off. Drive wit...

Controls and features 26 Using the FLR/DEF mode The floor/defrost mode directsoutside air to flow through the floorvents and windshield defrostervents. The A/C compressor (ifequipped) will function todehumidify the windows providedthe outside temperature is above10°C (50°F). OFF LO PNL/FLR PANEL A/C...

Controls and features 27 STEERING COLUMNCONTROLS Ignition 1. Ignition off, steering wheellocked. On vehicles with automatictransaxles, the ignition key canreturn to this position only if thegearshift lever is in P (Park). 2. The accessory position. Steeringunlocked, radio operational.Ignition and al...

Controls and features 28 Tilt steering Pull the locking lever on thesteering column cover up to adjustthe steering column position.Secure the wheel by pushing thelocking lever down. Never adjust the steeringwheel while the vehicle is moving. H M : I0 20 OFF LO PNL/FLR PANEL A/C FLOOR DEF FLR DEF MAX...

Controls and features 29 Hazard flasher control Use only in an emergency to warntraffic of vehicle breakdown orapproaching danger. Depress toactivate. Depress again to switchoff. The hazard lights can beoperated when the ignition is off. Horn Press the pad. The horn can beoperated when the ignition ...

Controls and features 30 Multi-function switch The turn signal functions areavailable only with the ignitionswitch on. Right turn signal Move the lever up. Left turn signal Move the lever down. H M : I0 20 OFF LO PNL/FLR PANEL A/C FLOOR DEF FLR DEF MAX A/C HI / POWER AUDIO AM/FM SCAN SEEK 3 1 2 6 4 ...

Controls and features 31 Wipers Lift the windshield wiper lever tothe desired speed interval. • Intermittent: push lever up to the first position. • Low: push lever up to the second position. • High: push lever up to the third position. For a single wipe, push the leverdownward. Windshield wipers an...

Controls and features 32 Do not use the speed controlin heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, orunpaved. Off On Speed control (if equipped) To turn speed control off • Press Off or • turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed ...

Controls and features 33 To set a speed Press Set Acc. For speed control tooperate, the speed control must beon and the vehicle speed must begreater than 48 km/h (30 mph). If you drive up or down a steep hill,your vehicle speed may varymomentarily slower or faster thanthe set speed. This is normal. ...

Controls and features 34 Res Set Acc Coast To set a lower speed • Press and hold Coast. Release the control when the desired vehiclespeed is reached, or • press and release Coast. Each press will decrease the set speedby 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or • depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed ...

Controls and features 35 Res Set Acc Coast To return to a set speed • Press Res. For Res to operate, the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. CDW IIIC3C...

Controls and features 36 Door delay OffOn 12 SEC On Off 12 SEC Interior lamps The interior lamps have threeswitch positions: door delay, offand on. When the control is switched todoor delay (12 SEC), the interiorlight stays on for 12 seconds afterthe doors are closed with theignition off. Reading la...

Controls and features 37 Power door locks (if equipped) Push to lock or unlock all doors. AUTO Power windows (if equipped) The windows will only operatewhen the ignition is switched on.Press the appropriate control tooperate the power windows at eachdoor position. All of the windowscan be controlled...

Controls and features 38 Safety switch Move the switch to the right toprevent passengers from operatingthe windows. Move the switch to the left to allowpassengers to operate the windows. CHILD LOCK BELOW SECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS ´ VERROUILLEE , LOCKED WHEN LOCKED, DOOR WON`TOPEN FROM INSIDE. ´ VE...

Controls and features 39 PULL Remote luggage compartmentcontrol Pull the control located on the leftof the driver’s seat to open theluggage compartment. To disable the remote luggagecompartment release, depress thecontrol on the luggagecompartment latch that is markedin orange before closing thelugg...

Controls and features 40 Fuel pump shut-off switch For information on the fuel pumpshut-off switch, refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Positive retention floor mat(if equipped)(Standard in Canada) Position the floor mat in thefootwell. Place the mat eyelet overth...

Controls and features 41 TRUNK UN LOCK PANIC LOCK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYSYSTEM(if equipped) If your vehicle has a remote entrysystem, you can lock and unlockthe vehicle doors and open theluggage compartment withoutusing a key. The remote also has apersonal alarm feature. The remote entry feature onlyo...

Controls and features 42 Opening the luggagecompartment Press the TRUNK control. Sounding the panic alarm Press the PANIC control. The hornwill sound and the headlamps andtail lamps will flash forapproximately two minutes andforty-five seconds. To deactivate the alarm, press thePANIC control again o...

Controls and features 43 Replacing lost transmitters Take your transmitters to thedealer for reprogramming if: • a transmitter is lost or • you want to purchase additional transmitters. This device complies with part 15of the FCC rules. Operation issubject to the two followingconditions: (1) The dev...

Controls and features 44 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM(if equipped) The Passive Anti-Theft-System(PATS) is an engine immobilizationsystem. It is an additional theftprotection feature which preventsthe engine from being startedunless a coded key is used. This system is only available with2.5 l engines. H...

Controls and features 45 Functional check When the ignition is switched on,the control light in the digital clockwill illuminate for approximatelythree seconds to indicate that thesystem is operating correctly. If the control light flashes rapidlyfor approximately one minute andthen repeatedly at ir...

Controls and features 46 Key coding Replacement keys or a maximum of15 duplicate keys can be coded. To program a key, cycle ignitionswitch from (3) to (1) with aprogrammed key. Within fiveseconds of this cycle, insert a newPATS key into ignition and turn to(3) or (4). If successful, the theftwarning...

47 Seating and safety restraints Adjusting the head restraints Push or pull the head restraint tothe desired height. Swivel the head restraint forwardor backward to the desired angle. SEATING Manually adjusting the seats Pull the lever located inside thefront edge of the seat to move theseat forward...

48 Seating and safety restraints Adjusting the power seats (if equipped) Move the relevant control in therespective direction to adjust theseat, seatback and lumbar asfollows: 1 2 3 4 6 5 Seat (1) Forward and backward (2) Height of the entire seat (3) Height of the front of the seat (4) Height of th...

Seating and safety restraints 50 Important safety restraintsprecautions The use of safety belts helps torestrain both driver and passengerin case of a collision. In most statesand Canada, the law requires theuse of safety belts. Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and the lap belt snug a...

Seating and safety restraints 51 Combination lap and shoulderbelt Insert the tongue into the slot inthe buckle to fasten. Push the red release button andremove the tongue from the slot tounfasten. The passenger safety restraints inthe vehicle are combination lap andshoulder belts. The front and rear...

Seating and safety restraints 52 Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt isautomatically prelocked; however,the belt will react to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver’s safety belt. When to use the automaticlocking mode • When...

Seating and safety restraints 53 Using automatic locking mode The automatic locking mode mustbe used when installing a childsafety seat in any passenger seat. 1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder belt portionand pull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. 3. All...

Seating and safety restraints 56 Conditions of operation If the driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition key isturned to on, the safety beltindicator illuminates for 1-2 minutes and the warning chimesounds for 4-8 seconds. If the driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light...

Seating and safety restraints 57 Care of safety belts Periodically check the belts fordamage or fraying. Check thesecurity of the anchorage pointsand the locking action of the inertiareels by giving each belt a sharptug. Belts subjected to strain, as in theresult of an accident, should bereplaced an...

Seating and safety restraints 58 Important supplementalrestraint system (SRS)precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to: • work with the safety belt to protect the driver and right frontpassenger. • reduce certain upper body injuries. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) M IR ...

Seating and safety restraints 59 Do not attempt to service,repair, or modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint System orits fuses. See your Ford orLincoln-Mercury dealer. AIRBAG When installing forward-facing child seats in the front seat always move thepassenger seat as far back fromthe instrument...

Seating and safety restraints 61 If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again and must be replacedimmediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area willincrease the risk of injury in acollision. The SRS consists of the following: • driver and passenger air bag modul...

Seating and safety restraints 62 Determining if the system isoperational The SRS uses a readiness light inthe instrument cluster or a chimeto indicate the condition of thesystem. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is notrequired....

Seating and safety restraints 64 Safety belts and seats canbecome hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could burn a smallchild. Check seat covers andbuckles before you place a childanywhere near them. Do not leave children,unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehic...

Seating and safety restraints 66 Children and safety belts Children who are too large for childsafety seats (as specified by thechild safety seat manufacturer)should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safetyrestraints and air bag precautionsthat apply to adult passengers inyour vehic...

Seating and safety restraints 68 Built-in child safety seat (if equipped) The rear seat may include a built-inchild seat. This child seat conformsto all Federal and local motorvehicle safety standards. Read thelabels located on the child seatcushion and shoulder belt forinformation on the built-in c...

Seating and safety restraints 69 Child seat interlock safetyfeature The interlock ensures that a childis not placed in the integrated childseat when the folding seatback isnot securely latched. It prevents the seatback from beingunlatched while the child seat is inuse. When the child seat isdeployed...

Seating and safety restraints 70 1. Make sure that the seatback issecurely latched in place. 2. Grasp the child seat cushion andpull the top forward to release thelatch. Continue to unfold the childseat until it rests on the seat in thefully open position. Placing your child in the built-inchild sea...

Seating and safety restraints 73 To stow the built-in child seat Return the child seat cushion tothe upright position, then pressfirmly in the center and top of thechild seat. Removing your child from thebuilt-in child seat 1. Squeeze the tabs on the top andthe bottom of the chest clip andpull the h...

Seating and safety restraints 74 Carefully follow all of themanufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use the safety seatproperly, the child may be injuredin a sudden stop or collision. Ford recommends the use of achild safety seat hav...

Seating and safety restraints 75 2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together. 3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, routethe tongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions. Besure the belt webbing ...

Seating and safety restraints 78 To install a tether from a childsafety seat in the front seat, routethe tether strap under the vehicleseat head restraint and hook thetether hook into the hole in thetongue of the center rear lap belt.After the hook is in the hole, pullon the loose end of the lap bel...

79 Starting Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce very high temperatures in theengine and exhaust system,creating the risk of fire or otherdamage. IMPORTANT SAFETYPRECAUTIONS A computer system controls theengine’s idle revolutions per minute(rpm). When the engine starts, theidle rpm runs ...

Starting 80 IMPORTANT VENTILATIONINFORMATION If the engine is idling while thevehicle is stopped in an open areafor long periods of time, open thewindows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). AUTO OFF PNL/FLR PANEL A/C FLOOR DEF FLR DEF MAX A/C / Adjust the heating or airconditioning to bring in fresh air. Do n...

Starting 81 Improve vehicle ventilation bykeeping all air inlet vents clear ofsnow, leaves and other debris. Guarding against exhaustfumes Although odorless and colorless,carbon monoxide is present inexhaust fumes. Take precautions toavoid its dangerous effects. Have the exhaust and bodyventilation ...

Starting 82 PREPARING TO START THEVEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by thespark ignition system. This systemmeets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standardrequirements regulating theimpulse electrical field strength ofradio noise. When starting a fuel-injectedengine, avoid pressing th...

Starting 83 If starting a vehicle with anautomatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manualtransaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor otherwise the engine will notcrank (t...

Starting 84 3. Turn the key to the on position(without turning the key to start). Make sure the following lightsilluminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer or aqualified service technician. BRAKE BRAKE CHECK ENGINE • If the driver’s safety belt is faste...

Starting 85 STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to the startposition (4) without pressing theaccelerator pedal and release assoon as the engine starts. The keywill return to the on (3) position. 3 4 2 1 2. If the engine does not startwithin five seconds, wait tenseconds and try again. 3. If the engi...

87 Driving BRAKES Your brakes are self-adjusting.Refer to the “Service Guide” formaintenance intervals. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)(if equipped) The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lock up duringbrake applications andcompensating for this tendency.The wheels are prevented fromlocking ...

88 Two importantrules whenbraking inemergencies withABS: 1. Apply full forceon both brakeand clutch pedal(if equipped). Braking with ABS • In an emergency, apply full force on the brake pedal. In vehicleswith manual transaxles, you mustalso depress the clutch pedal.The anti-lock braking system willb...

Driving 89 Parking brake To engage the parking brake: Pull the handle upward. To release the parking brake: 1. Press and hold the releasebutton. 2. Pull the handle upward todisengage the brake. 3. Push handle downward to the offposition. Always set the parking brakefully and make sure that the gears...

Driving 90 Automatic transaxle(if equipped) Vehicles equipped with anautomatic transaxle are equippedwith a brake-shift interlock featurethat prevents the gearshift leverfrom being moved from the P(Park) position unless the brakepedal is depressed. TRANSAXLE OPERATION Putting your vehicle in gear Yo...

Driving 91 5. Push and hold the thumb buttonand move the gearshift. 6. Remove the screwdriver whenthe gearshift moves from the P(Park) position. Overriding the brake-shiftinterlock feature If it is necessary to use thisprocedure to move the gearshiftlever, it is possible that a fuse hasblown and the...

Driving 96 Manual transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with a manualtransaxle have a starter interlockthat prevents cranking the engineunless the clutch pedal is fullydepressed. Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with amanual transaxle: 1. Hold down the brake pedal. 2. Depress the clutch ...

Driving 97 22 Recommended shift speeds 2.0 litre engine 5-speed transaxle shift speed schedules Recommended upshifts: Shift from km/h mph 14 25 33 48 40 53 77 mph 12 20 29 40 km/h 19 32 64 First to second Second to third Third to fourth Fourth to fifth During acceleration: During cruise*: 46 2.5 lit...

Driving 98 Parking 1. Apply the brake and the clutchand shift into neutral. 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First) or R(Reverse). 4. Turn the ignition off. Do not park your vehicle inNeutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone.Use 1 (first) gear and set theparking brake. Rever...

Driving 99 LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Before loading your vehicle,familiarize yourself with theseterms. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Base curb weight plus the payloadweight. The GVW is not a limit or aspecification. Payload Combined maximum allowableweight of passengers, cargo andoptional equipment. Base cu...

Driving 102 It is extremly dangerous toride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas aremore likely to be seriously injuredor killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seatsand safety belts. Be sure eve...

Driving 103 TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing atrailer of up to a maximum of454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailerweight with a maximum tongueload of 45 kg (100 lbs). It shouldalso have 2.3 sq. meters (25 sq.feet) or less frontal area. Do notdrive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph)while towing a ...

Driving 104 Follow these guidelines to ensuresafe towing procedure: • Stay within your vehicle’s load limits. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while towing a trailer in thi...

Driving 105 Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment fortowing a trailer and make sure thatit is properly attached to yourvehicle. See your dealer or areliable trailer retailer if yourequire assistance. Auxiliary coolers are recommendedfor the power steering system andautomatic transaxle system if ...

Driving 106 Using a hitch Do not use hitches that: • Clamp onto the vehicle bumper. • Attach to the axle. Distribute the load so that only 10to 15% of the total weight of thetrailer is on the tongue. Tie downthe load so that it does not shiftand change weight on the hitch.Follow the instructions of ...

Driving 107 Using trailer brakes Use electric brakes or manual,automatic or surge type hydraulicbrakes that meet Federal and localregulations. Install and adjustbrakes according to themanufacturer’s instructions. Using safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safetychains to the vehicle. To connec...

Driving 108 Driving while towing a trailer Do not drive faster than 72 km/h(45 mph) while towing a 454 kg(1 000 lb) trailer. Do not drivefaster than 72 km/h (45 mph) withany weight trailer while towing inhilly terrain or on hot days. Speed control (if equipped) maynot work properly while towing onlo...

Driving 109 FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved byavoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance, • excessive speed, • rapid acceleration, • driving with the brake pedal depressed, • sudden stops, • extended engine idling, • use of speed control in hilly terrain, • extended use of the ...

110 FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks, but does notstart or does not start after acollision, the fuel pump shut-offswitch may have been activated.The shut-off switch is a deviceintended to stop the electric fuelpump when your vehicle has beeninvolved in a substantial jolt. Once the shut...

Even after a fuse is replaced, it willcontinue to blow if the cause of theoverload is not identified andcorrected. If the fuse continues toblow, have the vehicle’s electricalsystem checked by your dealer or aqualified service technician. The passenger compartment fusepanel is located on the driver’s...

Roadside emergencies 113 1 2 2 R10 R9 15 16 R11 10 18 17 R8 R7 11 12 13 14 R6 R4 R3 3 2 1 R1 R2 R5 D1 4 5 6 7 8 9 Power distribution box To check or replace a fuse or arelay, remove the cover of the fusebox in the engine compartment byreleasing the latch (1) and liftingup. A blown fuse can be identi...

Roadside emergencies 114 Ampere rating Power distribution box (engine compartment) Color Circuits protected 1* 2*3* 456789 101112 131415 16 17 18 80 6060 2015—20—2020 3 15 201510 10 10 10 black yellowyellow yellowlight blue — yellow — light bluelight bluevioletlight blue yellowlight bluered red red ...

Roadside emergencies 115 Power distribution box (engine compartment) Relay Circuits switched R 1R 2R 3R 4R 5R 6R 7R 8R 9 R 10R 11 D1 Passenger compartment fusepanel To check or change a fuse or arelay, open the fuse box by pullingdown the lock release lever (1). 1 Daytime running lightsRadiator fan ...

Roadside emergencies 116 A blown fuse can be identified by abreak in the wire. Use the fusepuller (2) attached to the cover ofthe power distribution box tochange a fuse. All fuses are a push fit. Five reserve fuses with differentcurrent ratings are attached to theinside cover of the powerdistributio...

Roadside emergencies 118 Fuse rating 7.5 amp 10 amp15 amp20 amp30 amp 30 amp fuse link 40 amp 60 amp fuse link80 amp fuse link 100 amp fuse link Color brown red blue yellow light green pink green yellow black blue Relay R 18 R 20R 21R 22R 23R 24 R 25 R 26 “One touch” switch (driver’s window)Not used...

Roadside emergencies 119 CHANGING TIRES Park your vehicle in such a positionthat neither the traffic nor you arehindered or endangered whenchanging the tire. Ensure that thevehicle is on firm, level ground. Ifnecessary, secure your vehiclefurther by blocking the wheels withchocks. Activate the hazar...

Roadside emergencies 120 The temporary spare tire The vehicle may have a highpressure temporary spare tire. Thisspare is smaller than a regular tireand is designed for emergency useonly. This tire should be replacedas soon as possible. If you use the temporaryspare tire continuously or do not follow...

Roadside emergencies 121 Spare tire location The spare tire and tools are locatedunder the floor cover in theluggage compartment. Removing the spare tire andtools 1. Raise the rear of the floor coverin the luggage compartment andfold it forward. 2. Completely unscrew the bolt andremove the wheel cov...

Roadside emergencies 122 Removing a tire 1. Apply the parking brake and 1(first) gear (manual transaxle) orthe P (Park) position (automatictransaxle). 2. Activate the hazard flashers. 3. The driver and all passengersmust leave the vehicle. 4. Secure the vehicle against rollingor sliding. 5. Insert t...

Roadside emergencies 123 Replacing a tire 1. Push the spare tire onto thewheel studs. 2. Screw on the wheel nuts,ensuring the tapered end of thewheel nuts are facing the wheel,and secure in a clockwise direction. 3. Lower the vehicle and removethe jack by turning the handlecounterclockwise. 4. Fully...

Roadside emergencies 124 JUMP STARTING YOURVEHICLE The gases around thebattery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or litcigarettes. An explosion couldresult in injury or vehicle damage. Do not push start yourvehicle. You could damage the catalytic converter. Forfurther information, see Jumper...

Roadside emergencies 125 Connecting jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so that theydo not touch one another. 2. Switch off the engine. Switch offany unnecessary electricalequipment. 3. Connect the positive (+)terminal of the discharged batteryto the positive (+) terminal of thebooster battery (1...

Roadside emergencies 126 Jump starting 1. Start the booster vehicle and runthe engine at moderately increasedspeed. 2. Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged battery. 3. Once the engine has beenstarted, run both vehicles for anadditional three minutes beforedisconnecting the cable leads....

Roadside emergencies 127 If towing is necessary, it isrecommended that your vehicle betowed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow withslingbelt equipment. Ford MotorCompany has not developed orapproved a T-hook or slingbelttowing procedure. TOWING YOUR VEHICLEBEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Befor...

Maintenance and care 128 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment foreasy location. • As possible, we design parts that can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a “Service Guide” which makes trackingroutine service for your vehicleeasy. If you...

Maintenance and care 129 Precautions when servicingyour vehicle Be especially careful wheninspecting or servicing yourvehicle. Here are some generalprecautions for your safety: • Do not work on a hot engine. The cooling fan is automaticand may come on at any time. Always disconnect thenegative termi...

Maintenance and care 132 Opening the hood • Pull the handle (1) located under the instrument panel. 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 MPH 20 40 60 55 80 120 100 140 160 180 200 E F 1/2 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 1 2 0 3 x 1000 4 5 6 7 8 NORMAL BRAKE CHECKENGINE TRACTIONCONTROL O...

Maintenance and care 135 Engine oil Use SAE 5W-30 motor oilCERTIFIED FOR GASOLINEENGINES by the AmericanPetroleum Institute. Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives, oil treatments or enginetreatments. They are unnecessaryand could, under certainconditions, lead to engine damagewhich is not cove...

Maintenance and care 136 6. If the oil level is below theminimum line, add engine oil asnecessary. If the oil level is beyondthe maximum line, engine damageor high oil consumption may occurand some oil must be removedfrom the engine by a servicetechnician. 7. Put the dipstick back in andensure it is...

Maintenance and care 137 Refer to the ”MaintenanceSchedule” booklet for additionalinformation. Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow yourcommunity’s standards fordisposing of these types of fluids.Call your local recycling center tofind out more about recyclingauto...

Maintenance and care 138 Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Brake and clutch fluid systems aresupplied from the same reservoir. The level of the fluid must liebetween the MIN and MAX markson the side of the reservoir. If thelevel falls below the MIN mark, thebrake fluid level warning light onthe instrumen...

Maintenance and care 139 Engine coolant maintenance MAX MIN Checking and adding enginecoolant Check the level of the coolant inthe reservoir at least once a month.Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing yourvehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not beenchecked for a lo...

Maintenance and care 140 When adding engine coolant Ford recommends Ford PremiumCooling System Fluid, which is anoptimized formula that will protectall metals and rubber elastomersused in Ford engines for four yearsor 80 000 km (50 000 miles). It is neither necessary norrecommended to use supplement...

Maintenance and care 141 Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow yourcommunity’s standards for recyclingand disposing of automotive fluids. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommendsthat Ford and Lincoln-Mercurydealers use recycled engine coolantproduced b...

Maintenance and care 142 MAX MIN Adding engine coolant 1. Before removing the enginecoolant recovery cap, turn theengine off and allow it to cool. 2. When the engine is cool, turnand remove the cap. Never remove the coolantrecovery cap while the engine is running or hot. • Step back for a moment whi...

Maintenance and care 143 Checking and adding powersteering fluid Switch off the engine. With thesteering system at normaloperating temperature, the fluidlevel should come up to the MAXmark. If the fluid level drops below theMIN mark, add the specified fluid.Refer to the Capacities and specifications...

Maintenance and care 144 Automatic transaxle fluid Check the automatic transaxle fluidaccording to the scheduledintervals in the “Service Guide”.However, if the transaxle is notworking properly (slipping, shiftingslowly or fluid leakage) the fluidlevel should be checked. Adding automatic transaxlefl...

Maintenance and care 146 Battery Your vehicle may be equipped witha Motorcraft maintenance-freebattery. The Motorcraftmaintenance-free battery normallydoes not require additional waterduring its life of service. However,for severe service usage or in hightemperature climates, check yourbattery elect...

Maintenance and care 147 Battery replacement If your original equipment batteryrequires replacement while underwarranty, it will be replaced with aMotorcraft service battery,identical in design technology. Likethe original equipment battery, itshould not require water additionduring its normal life ...

Maintenance and care 148 Batteries normally produceexplosive gases which can cause personal injury. Do not allowflames, sparks or lit tobacco tocome near the battery. Alwayscover your face and protect youreyes and also provide ventilation. Applying too much pressureon the ends when lifting a battery...

Maintenance and care 149 Relearning the idle function Because your vehicle’s engine iselectronically controlled, somecontrol conditions are maintainedby power from the battery. Whenthe battery is disconnected or anew battery is installed, thecomputer must “relearn” its idleconditions before your veh...

Maintenance and care 150 Checking wiper blades Check the wiper blades on yourvehicle for roughness by runningthe tips of your fingers over theedge of the blade. Traces of grease, silicone and fuelprevent wiper blades fromfunctioning properly. Werecommend Ford cleaningsolutions or equivalent to clean...

Maintenance and care 153 Treadwear The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on aspecified government test course.For example, a tire grade of 150would wear one and one-half(1 1/2) times as well on thegovernment course as a ti...

Maintenance and care 154 Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representingthe tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat when testedunder controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory testwheel. Sustained high temperaturecan cause the material of the tire to...

Maintenance and care 155 Checking tire pressure Check the tire pressureperiodically and inflate the tires asnecessary. To check the tirepressure, insert the tire pressuregauge into the valve. The cold pressure amount is listedon the Safety ComplianceCertification label. Improperly inflated tires can...

Maintenance and care 156 Failure to follow theseprecautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicleand make it easier to lose controland roll over. Replacing tires Replace tires when the wear bandis visible through the tire treads. When replacing full sizetires, never mix radial, bias- belt...

Maintenance and care 157 Dispose of worn tires in accordance with local environmental regulations. Refer to the Safety ComplianceCertification label to determine thespecific size tire and wheel FordMotor Company recommends foruse on this vehicle. When purchasing replacement tiresfor your vehicle, co...

Maintenance and care 158 The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide tractionin rain and snow. However, in someclimates, using snow tires andchains may be necessary. Fordoffers snow chains as a Fordapproved accessory andrecommends use of these or theirequivalents on approved tires. ...

Maintenance and care 160 Automotive fuels can causeserious injury or death if misused or mishandled. IMPORTANT FUELINFORMATON Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank.The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and leadto fuel spray and fire. If you do not use the properfu...

Maintenance and care 162 Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. Theuse of leaded fuel is prohibited bylaw and could damage your vehicle.The damage may not be covered byyour warranty. Your vehicle was not designed touse fuel containing manganese-based additives such as MMT.Additionally, vehi...

Maintenance and care 163 Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to useregular gasoline with an (R+M)/2octane rating of 87. We do notrecommend gasolines labeled as“regular” in high altitude areas thatare sold with octane ratings of 86or even less. Do not be concerned if your vehiclesometimes...

Maintenance and care 164 Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting,rough idle or hesitation problemstry a different brand of fuel. If thecondition persists, see your dealeror qualified service technician. The American AutomobileManufacturers Association(AAMA) issued a gasolinespecification to pr...

Maintenance and care 165 Calculating fuel economy To accurately calculate yourvehicle’s fuel economy: 1. Fill the tank completely andrecord the initial odometer reading. 2. Each time you fill the tank,record the amount of fuel added(in litres or gallons). 3. After at least three to five fill-ups, fi...

Maintenance and care 166 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOWABOUT THE EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEM For more information about yourvehicle’s emission control system,refer to the Vehicle EmissionControl Information Decal locatedon the inside, left of the enginecompartment. The catalytic converter enables thevehicle’s emis...

Maintenance and care 167 BRAKE BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF If you notice one or more of thefollowing, the emission system maynot be functioning properly; havethe vehicle serviced as soon aspossible: • Fluid leaks. • The charging system, engine oil pressure or low coolant warninglights illuminate ...

Maintenance and care 169 Preparing your vehicle forinspection/maintenance (I/M)testing In some localities it may be a legalrequirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostic(OBD) IIsystem. If your vehicle’s powertrainsystem or battery has just beenserviced, the OBD II system is resetto a cond...

Maintenance and care 170 The bulbs for the low beam, highbeam, turn signals and side lampsare housed in the lamp assembly.To replace a bulb, the completelamp assembly has to be removedas follows: 1. Switch off the lamps. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the lower screw (2)from the headlamp housing. 4. Re...

Maintenance and care 171 Reinstalling the headlampassembly The gasket lining must be seatedproperly around the lamp assemblywhen reinstalling. All bulb connectors must becorrectly connected. Install in the reverse order. Headlamps – low beam Disconnect the electrical connectorand replace the bulb. D...

Maintenance and care 172 Foglamps (if equipped) 1. Detach the cover (access atbottom of front bumper). 2. Turn the bulb counterclockwiseand pull it out of the light assembly. 3. Remove the electrical connector. 4. Fit the new bulb in reverse order(do not touch the glass part of thebulb). Front turn ...

Maintenance and care 173 License plate lamp Unscrew the bulb holder with ascrewdriver. Remove the bulb fromthe clip holder. Replace with the new bulb inreverse sequence. Brake/turn signal/tail lamps 1. Disconnect the electricalconector. 2. Turn the socketcounterclockwise and pull it out. 3. Turn the...

Maintenance and care 174 High-mounted brake lamp Enter the rear seat compartment.Unscrew both screws and removethe complete lamp assembly. Bendthe housing outwards to unclip thelamp module. Press the reflectorfitting from the four locking pointsand pull it off. Pull out the wedgebase bulb and replac...

Maintenance and care 175 Reading lamps (if equipped) Open the lamp assembly. The bulbs can be replaced after thecontact plate has been hingedback. Interior lamps Switch off the interior lamps(middle switch position). Pry outthe lamp assembly with a flatscrewdriver, release the reflector atthe side a...

Maintenance and care 176 Aiming the headlamps Your vehicle is equipped with aVehicle Headlamp Aim Device(VHAD) on each headlamp body.Each headlamp may be properlyaimed in the horizontal direction(left/right) and the vertical position(up/down). A non-zero bubble reading does notnecessarily indicate o...

Maintenance and care 177 Adjusting the horizontal aim 1. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface . 2.With the hood open, locate thehorizontal indicator and adjustingscrew. 3. Turn the horizontal adjustingscrew until the reference mark onthe reflector extension aligns withthe “0” reference mark o...

Maintenance and care 178 Adjusting the vertical aim The numbers shown on the vialindicate beam direction in degreesup or down. 1. Do not adjust the vertical aimuntil after adjusting the horizontalaim. 2. With the hood open, locate thebubble level vertical aim indicator.It is visible when viewed from...

Maintenance and care 179 Washing your vehicle Only use car washing areas that have environmentally friendly drainage systems. VEHICLE CARE Wash your vehicle regularly withcold or lukewarm water. Never usestrong detergents or soap. If yourvehicle is particularly dirty, use aquality car wash detergent...

Maintenance and care 180 Waxing your vehicle The best way to determine whenthe paintwork needs waxing is bynoting when water stops beadingon the surface. This could be everythree or four months depending onoperating conditions. Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Remove any bugs andtar befor...

Maintenance and care 181 Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damagefrom road debris may be repairedwith touch-up paint, paint repairfoil or aerosol spray from the Fordaccessories line. Observe theapplication instructions on theproducts. Cleaning the wheels Wash the wheels with the samedet...

Maintenance and care 182 Cleaning the engine Engines are more efficient whenthey are clean because grease anddirt buildup act as insulators andkeep the engine warmer thannormal. Follow these guidelines toclean your engine: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh pressure f...

Maintenance and care 183 Cleaning plastic exterior parts Use a vinyl cleaner for routinecleaning of plastic. Clean with a tarremover if necessary. Do not cleanplastic parts with thinners, solventsor petroleum-based cleaners. Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash the exterior lamps with thesame detergent ...

Maintenance and care 184 Cleaning the interior fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with awhisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.Remove fresh spots immediately.Follow the directions that comewith the cleaner. Cleaning leather seats (if equipped) For routine cleaning, wipe thesurface with a soft, damp cloth. F...

Capacities and specifications 186 * Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug and gap specifications. ** If a spark plug is removed for examination, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the servic...

Capacities and specifications 187 * Total capacity ** with automatic transaxle Engine oil- with filter- without Manual transaxle 2.6 l (2.7 qts) Automatic transaxlewith oil cooler Power steering Cooling system with heating Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank Braking system 4.25 l (4.5 qts)3.75 l (4.0 ...

Capacities and specifications 188 Item 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-1...

Capacities and specifications 189 Engine data * Mechanical valve adjuster 2.0 litre Engine 2.5 litre Engine 1988 2544 96 (125) 5500 125 (170) 6250 176 (130) 4000 220 (162) 4250 6150 6700 6375 6925 800±50 (880±50) 725±50 (725±50) 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1.3 Electronically controlled Idle speed (manual tr...

190 D A E B C Capacities and specifications Dimensions mm (inches) 4556 (179.4) 1751 (68.9) 1380 - 1427 (54.3 - 56.2) 2704 (106.5) 1499 - 1518* (59.0 - 59.8) 1483 - 1502* (58.4 - 59.1) A = Maximum length B = Overall width (without mirrors) C = Overall height (curb weight) D = Wheelbase E = Track Fro...

192 Reporting safety defects REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS(U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash,or could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) inaddition to Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA rece...

193 Index A Page Accessory position on the ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Additives, engine oil . . . . . . . . .135Air bag supplementalrestraint system and child safety seats . . . . . . . .59description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Filling station information UNLEADED FUEL ONLYOctane 87 61.5 litres (16.3 gallons) Use Motorcraft 5W-30 Formula EFuel Economy Motor Oil, Fordspecification WSS-M2C153-G. Refer to Safety ComplianceCertification label on driver’s doorpillar Pull handle under the left side ofthe instrument panel Left re...