1999 Ford Contour Car stalls

80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ESEMPOSKI
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The car usually starts right up. But in the last 2 weeks, it's been stalling after I start it. I can be driving down the road right after I start it and it will just stall and resatart itself because the car is still rolling. Other times it just quits when I come to a stop. No rough idle, to hesitaion, just quits like you turned the key off! I can restart it and finish the trip.
Sometimes it quits while starting and I have gotten in the habit of watching the RPM and making sure it's started before letting go of the key. If it quits while first starting, it will not start again for an hour or so. Just cranks, nothing will make it start. But if you go out an hour later, it will start right up. Help???
May 14, 2008 at 2:30 AM
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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If check or service engine light is on pull codes and post here. Your local Auto Zone or similar will do it for free.
May 18, 2008 at 12:34 PM
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