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1996 Ford Contour wont start after overheating

Tiny
BILLH55
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  • 1996 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Upper radiator hose blew, replaced hose, refilled cooling system, engine cranks butwont run checked plugs have good spark, fuel 1/2 tank, no water in oil, someoil in air cleaner still wont run please help
Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 2:22 AM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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  • 10,371 POSTS
Sounds like your head gasket is blown or the heads are warped which caused the high pressure build up and cause the hose to blow.

Perform a compression test and get back with the results.
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 8:26 AM

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