The water pump seized after the new one was installed due to the recall. Ford covered all the costs.
Timing belt replaced at 55,000.
Normal maintenance of tune-up, alignment & oil changes.
But now at around 100,000 the engine has started reeving for no apparent reason. Ford replaced the throttle mechanism, and has worked on the card 3 times. Right now it is back at the dealer for the reving. My question is did anyone else who still owns a Contour have a similar problem?
My 1998 Contour is still going strong.
This car has a manual transmission, and has been a joy to drive.
She has quick take off and smooth engine performance.
If Ford still made this car I would buy
another one.
The Contour is miles ahead of the Taurus, the body style is very sporty.
Ignition leads?
Air leak in the inlet manifold (mixture not correct)
Failed lambda (oxygen) sensor (should be picked up by ECU)?
I think you need to start taking it to a repair shop that diagnoses and fixes faults, rather than one that simply fits new components (presumably at your expense) to see if this cures the problem.
I have a 98 and it has 151000 miles on it. After the 120000 mile mark the repairs have become expensive. I have replaced the Wheel bearings in the front, the rotors are shot, the timing belt, Heater motor and switch, various sensors, the dealer only parts are killing me. The latest, I am in the middle of fixing now, is the cable (that makes the window go up and down) in the drivers window broke. The only place I can find one is at the dealer, they only sell the whole assembly, for $239.00. Overall it runs strong, but the repairs are starting to out value the car. I have been happy with it overall. I use it for local traveling only no out of town trips anymore.
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