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1996 Ford Contour Cooling problems and stalling.

Tiny
MYMICHELLE22
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  • 1996 FORD CONTOUR
Engine Cooling problem
1996 Ford Contour 4 cyl Automatic

when the vehicle is stopped at a red light it idles hard nd stalls, but if its put in neutral it dosent stall; also, after its driven for a while through out the day because its constantly put in neutral, the vehicle starts to stall and overheat, and after that the vehicle has a hard time restarting. The headgasket, radiator, alternator, thermostat were all replaced, also the vehicle had a tune-up ( new plugs, new air filter, etc.) My question is if you could give me advice on whatelse could be the matter with the stalling and overheating problem in this vehicle. (1996 Ford Contour)
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009 AT 10:52 AM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Do u have check engine light on?
I would be very surprise if you say no
1st step would be get the codes
I would open the hood and check for vacuum leaks and check IAC valve
get the codes and let me know
is the rad fan coming on
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 6:39 AM
Tiny
TAMMYBROWN28
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I actually had that exact same problem with mine. I have a '95 Contour. My Dad had the car for a little bit and fixed it, I'll have to ask him what that problem was, and I'll let you know.
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Monday, March 30th, 2009 AT 8:14 PM

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