1999 Ford Contour

1999 FORD CONTOUR
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DAWNNA
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1999 Ford Contour

I just acquired this car, used, from a friend. It has some hesitation at times, like it isn't getting enough fuel. It looses almost all it's power when you press the gas pedal to the floor then a green light on the left side of the dash comes on o/d off
Feb 9, 2010 at 11:53 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor
Catalytic converter
Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)
Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Cap and rotor

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Feb 9, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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