1999 Ford Contour

1999 FORD CONTOUR
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FOPITJR3
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Engine Performance problem
1999 Ford Contour 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My 99 Ford Contour was having engine problems a while back. Battery light was on so we replaced the battery and problems continued with car dying and such. Ended up replacing the alternator, spark plugs, fuel filter, had oil changed and transmission flush.

Seemed like it was running pretty good for a month or so and now sometimes it either dies or doesnt turn over. It eventually starts after a couple tries, and runs great.

What can this be?
Apr 29, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Is the battery light or check engine light on?

Let me know.
May 1, 2010 at 3:17 PM
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FOPITJR3
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Thank You for your response. The Engine and Battery light are both off. I have not checked the fuel pump pressure but I can try it.
May 2, 2010 at 4:37 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Here is a how to for checking fuel pump pressure. Let me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_video/test_fuel_injection_pressure.htm

Joe
May 2, 2010 at 11:04 PM