Ford Contour

Tiny
DAVAWALKER12
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  • 1996 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 31,000 MILES
I have 1996 Ford Contour GL that will not start. What I mean is, whenever I turn the key to start the car it doesn't make a sound, the lights come on, but the car is silent and I'm not sure why. The gear is also stuck in PARK, and I don't know how or why this is suddenly happening. There has been a weather change. The car is also low on engine oil. Please help me out, I'm in desperate need of transportation.
Saturday, December 11th, 2010 AT 9:25 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Fill the oil even thought it has nothing to do with the other issues. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for power at the smaller wire on the starter. You should have 12+ volts. If you do, the starter is bad. If there is no power, check starter relay and the ignition switch.
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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 AT 9:53 PM

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