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Ford Contour Ford Contour combines sporty driving dynamics with the comfort and practicality of a four-door sedan. It doesn't have the rear-seat space of a Taurus, but Ford improved rear legroom and revised the styling. Contour SVT pours on the coal with a higher output version of the Duratec V6, a sports suspension and bigger brakes.

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Old 02-24-2006, 03:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question 1999 Ford Contour died and won't start

My Ford died and decided it didn't want to start back up. It was sitting for four hours (75 degrees) and when I drove it about two blocks it died. I tried to start it back up, but it would not start. It tries to turnover and the interior and headlights come on, but just won't start. Yes, I put more gas in just in case. Has anyone had this problem? I'm checking the fuses now, but would appreciate any help. Thanks, Lynda
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Old 07-16-2006, 12:15 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Angry 99' Countour won't start

I have the same exact problem. My 99' Contour will not start, and after several procedures: Replacing the fuel pump, checking plugs, fuses.. It still will not start. If anyone can tell me a possible solution it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Default Same Problem

My car is a 1999 Ford Contour and it won't start and have checked almost everything and seem to have run out of options. Any suggestions would help! Thanks
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Old 07-22-2006, 02:12 AM   #4 (permalink)
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check timing belt and see if it did not skip time
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Old 08-01-2006, 06:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
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i have a 96 ford contour mine will not fire call dealer ship they say they had a
recall on my wiring harness so, i replaced wiring harness car still will not fire can any body help me
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have a 96 ford contour mine will not fire call dealer ship they say they had a
recall on my wiring harness so, i replaced wiring harness car still will not fire can any body help me
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Old 09-18-2006, 10:45 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Have you checked the alternater,I've replaced mine 6 times,before the dealership discovered a problem with the ac condinser unit.
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I've had a similar problem in the past -- bad battery. A towing company employee shared that this is common. Got a new battery, popped it in, and she started.
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Hi, This post is very informative, however I would like some specific information. If someone can help me then please send me a private message. Best Regards,
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Default Check manual for red reset button for fuel.

[QUOTE=lyndadawe]My Ford died and decided it didn't want to start back up. It was sitting for four hours (75 degrees) and when I drove it about two blocks it died. I tried to start it back up, but it would not start. It tries to turnover and the interior and headlights come on, but just won't start. Yes, I put more gas in just in case. Has anyone had this problem? I'm checking the fuses now, but would appreciate any help. Thanks, Lynda[/QUOTE]


There is a red reset button on the driver's side kick panel. If the button is up...it shuts of the fuel and you will need to push it down. I am looking for the fuel pump location. Ang
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