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Visual Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique, and 1998 Ford Contour. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ensure master cylinder reservoir is full and parking brake is fully released. Inspect wheel sensors and brakelines for damage. Inspect wheel bearings for looseness or damage. Repair as necessary.
  2. Ensure 60-amp fuse No. 3, 20-amp fuse No. 7 (1998) or 10-amp fuse No. 7 (1999) located in battery junction box are okay. Ensure 7.5-amp fuse No. 30, 7.5-amp fuse No. 22 and 15-amp fuse No 24 (1999) located in central junction box are okay. Check ABS warning light bulb.
  3. Check for damage to wiring harnesses. Check for loose or corroded connectors. Repair as necessary. If problem persists after visual inspection, proceed with self-diagnostics.
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