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Ford ContourFord 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.
My 98 will turn over but wont start when the temp outside is less than 45 degrees. I can push it, drop the clutch, and it will start. Any ideas on what it is and how to fix it?
mine is the say way. but mine wont if it 10 degrees or colder............ I havent tryed pushing mine though. I was told by a mechanic to put iso-heet in it once you get it started that will help stuff from freezing. but I cant get my start. I have been trying to 9 this morning.
I also have this exact same problem in the Michigan Winters. When it gets around 10 degrees or colder out, my 96 Ford Aerostar Van will crank but wont turn over. Its been this way for the last 2 years. Very frustrating. I replaced the fuel filter, plugs, plug wires, and the usual suspected parts, but it still wont start in bitter cold temps. A local mechanic told me to replace the fuel pump saying the bearings in old fuel pumps get worn and loose and may contract causing a short not allowing fuel to the carbuerator in real cold temps. I am about to test his theory but unfortunately its September and I wont know if thats the cure until it gets bitter cold out in a few more months. Anyone else with this same issue? The van runs great in rainy, normal, or otherwise warmer humid conditions. Only at about 10 degrees or less in bitter cold conditions will it not start.
The most obvious thing I can think of is that when the temperature drops, so does the capacity of the battery to deliver both voltage and amperage. It may be time to replace your battery. 10 degrees can be challenging for even a new one.
Corroded battery terminals, cables, ground wires, etc each add resisstance, and should be checked and cleaned.
Other components that might come into play, but I think less likely are the ECT engine coolent temp sensor, the MAF or MAP (I don't know which system is on your truck), and the IAB (Idle Air Bypass) http://www.fordfuelinjection.com/?p=39
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2006 Alt Fuel Jeep (electric)
'98 windstar 3.8L
'99 Crown Vic 4.6L
'90 Full Size Bronco 5.0L
I'm not a professional mechanic, take my suggestions with a grain of salt, or a cup of coffee
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98 SVT that won't start when it is cold outside 
1996 Ford Aerostar Van wont start in bitter cold! 
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