# \#contour **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/contour/1880.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Pulled Reverse Voltage Diode - Now Car Won't Start it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulled-reverse-voltage-diode-now-car-wont-start-it/164473)
**Author:** [@arapheon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arapheon)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulled-reverse-voltage-diode-now-car-wont-start-it/164473 "2020-05-20T05:26:03Z")
Hope someone can help me out here. I accidentally pulled the reverse voltage diode from the under steering wheel fuse box while car was running. (I know, shouldn’t have done rhat. It was dark and I thought it was the fus… --- ## [1998 Ford Contour needs an atomizer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-needs-an-atomizer/117385)
**Author:** [@JayKlock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayKlock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-needs-an-atomizer/117385 "2018-05-15T12:28:13Z")
there’s a mechanic who’s recommending an atomizer for my car. it’s supposed to disolve all the carbon and remove all the sludge. --- ## [1999 Ford Contour can take two tries to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-can-take-two-tries-to-start/116246)
**Author:** [@webb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-can-take-two-tries-to-start/116246 "2018-04-27T16:50:22Z")
occasionally the car will not start on first try. after @15 minutes it will start. I’ve had it thoroughly checked over by certified AAA mechanics. they can find nothing wrong --- ## [I Can't Figure This Out...Geezer Needs Help LOL!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-figure-this-out-geezer-needs-help-lol/114811)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Wright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Wright)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-figure-this-out-geezer-needs-help-lol/114811 "2018-04-02T05:14:41Z")
Hey Guys…please help me with this problem. I’m 73 and have no car to drive until I fix this. Thanks. :o) I have a 2000 Ford Contour SE 6 cylinder. It has about 120k miles on it. In August, 2017 when it was really h… --- ## [1999 Ford Contour traction control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-traction-control/114291)
**Author:** [@Mikeal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-traction-control/114291 "2018-03-24T02:02:37Z")
I need to know how to turn the traction control off bc it’s a svt and I race it but I came to a drag race and my traction control came on and won’t let me born out? --- ## [1999 Ford Contour won’t shift to drive or reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-won-t-shift-to-drive-or-reverse/114107)
**Author:** [@Corrina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corrina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-won-t-shift-to-drive-or-reverse/114107 "2018-03-21T15:34:17Z")
Driving 99 Ford Contour at 65 mph and accidently bumped shifter into neutral. Won’t engage in drive or revere. No tranny fluid dumped. Could it be just a shifter issue ? Had a previous problem with a piece that broke in … --- ## [98 ford Contour 2.5 L V6 - Stalls after a minute or two](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-contour-2-5-l-v6-stalls-after-a-minute-or-two/108661)
**Author:** [@mspart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mspart)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2017, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-contour-2-5-l-v6-stalls-after-a-minute-or-two/108661 "2017-11-21T16:40:49Z")
My son has this car, but the engine won’t run for very long. It will start but will not go into gear (auto tranny) and when the accelerator is pushed will die. Most of the times, it dies on its own. Obviously it gets … --- ## [Need transmission knowledge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-transmission-knowledge/105887)
**Author:** [@tesguy77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tesguy77)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2017, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-transmission-knowledge/105887 "2017-07-15T12:50:26Z")
I have a 4 cylinder 5 speed 1995 ford contour with 240,000 miles and transmission will not engage. While I was driving my passenger side axle seal blew out leaking out the transmission fluid and my motor automatically ra… --- ## [Oil smoke from dipstick tube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-smoke-from-dipstick-tube/83481)
**Author:** [@Bluegill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluegill)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-smoke-from-dipstick-tube/83481 "2017-05-23T01:13:39Z")
Hey guys, I've got smoke coming out of my oil dipstick tube. 1996 Mercury Mystique 2.0L automatic, 62000 miles. I noticed a burning oil smell after a short (10 mile) drive, and checked the oil when I got home. A few wisp… --- ## [Thump sound from engine while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thump-sound-from-engine-while-driving/99257)
**Author:** [@paulragland1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulragland1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thump-sound-from-engine-while-driving/99257 "2017-01-31T04:32:35Z")
Ive been driving my car. A 2000 Ford Contour and I was getting low on oil so I threw a quart in to tide me over to payday so I can get the oil changed. Now as Im driving I have times where I get little to no power follow… --- ## [1998 Ford Contour battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-battery-light/87670)
**Author:** [@skyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skyy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-battery-light/87670 "2014-10-15T19:43:51Z")
My battery on my 1999 ford contour will not charge. At first they stated it was a bad battery, we got that replaced but the car was still not running properly. So then we had the altenator replaced and the car still was … --- ## [1998 Ford Contour not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-not-starting/83624)
**Author:** [@emtmedic33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emtmedic33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 9:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-not-starting/83624 "2014-02-09T09:23:02Z")
Hi! I have a 1998 Ford Contour se 2.0. The alternator went out in the beginning of January. Had it replaced, got it back it ran for a couple of days and it just died on me and wouldn't start. So back to the shop it went,… --- ## [Exhaust manifold plastic guide sleeve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-manifold-plastic-guide-sleeve/83430)
**Author:** [@Bluegill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluegill)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2014, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-manifold-plastic-guide-sleeve/83430 "2014-01-31T08:03:39Z")
Hey guys, I'm about to take off my exhaust manifold to get to my PCV valve (which is in absolutely the stupidest place I have ever seen) and just to check everything out, on my 1996 Mercury Mystique 2.0L automatic. Anywa… --- ## [How many O2 sensors on a 1996 Mercury Mystique/Ford Contour 2.0L Zetec, automatic transaxle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-o2-sensors-on-a-1996-mercury-mystique-ford-contour-2-0l-zetec-automatic-transaxle/82983)
**Author:** [@Bluegill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluegill)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-o2-sensors-on-a-1996-mercury-mystique-ford-contour-2-0l-zetec-automatic-transaxle/82983 "2014-01-05T06:30:24Z")
Hey guys, this is a really silly question, but I can't for the life of me figure out how many friggin' oxygen sensors this car has. The Haynes manual says there is one oxygen sensor, located in the exhaust pipe. However,… --- ## [1995 Ford Contour rattling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-contour-rattling-noise/81915)
**Author:** [@kazwick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kazwick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-contour-rattling-noise/81915 "2013-10-24T01:36:38Z")
So, I have a 1995 Ford Contour that I purchased in May from it's previous owner. Within the past couple weeks, I've noticed a combination of sounds coming from under the front of the car, especially on the left side a… --- ## [1995 Ford Contour mystery starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-contour-mystery-starting-issues/74275)
**Author:** [@scribblydoodle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scribblydoodle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-contour-mystery-starting-issues/74275 "2013-03-17T00:40:55Z")
1995 Ford Contour. It has a new battery. We've taken it to our FAVORITE and highly reliable mechanic (we have seven cars total). We get the car over to his lot and it starts. EVERY TIME. We bring it back and it won't… --- ## [99 ford contour jerks like it is skipping out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-contour-jerks-like-it-is-skipping-out/78041)
**Author:** [@Biggmuney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biggmuney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-contour-jerks-like-it-is-skipping-out/78041 "2013-03-16T22:30:44Z")
Mostly occurs at high speeds and climbing hills. Could it be a transmission problem? Or a fuel pump? --- ## [99 ford contour jerks at specific speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-contour-jerks-at-specific-speeds/74081)
**Author:** [@FshrKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FshrKing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-contour-jerks-at-specific-speeds/74081 "2013-03-16T21:36:58Z")
Car started to jerk when 30mph and up. I changed the fuel filter and oil. Car was ok for a couple of days, however it started to make lound sounds, needing a muffler. i took it to the shop and it needed a flex pipe. … --- ## [Clicking noise from passenger side of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-passenger-side-of-car/75260)
**Author:** [@ReneeC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReneeC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-passenger-side-of-car/75260 "2012-10-30T20:28:58Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Contour. Recently I hear a clicking/ticking noise from the passenger side of the car around the dash area or behind the dash area. At first it was not consistent with every time the car is on but is be… --- ## [99 Ford Contour shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-contour-shakes/75042)
**Author:** [@Yellow\_Dog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yellow_Dog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2012, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-contour-shakes/75042 "2012-10-18T14:16:58Z")
Among other issues .... I have a 99 Ford Contour that sporadically refuses to start. The engine will turn over (is that the right term?), but it won't "catch," for lack of a better way to put it. It seems to happen more … --- ## [98 contour bought in desperation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-contour-bought-in-desperation/75023)
**Author:** [@kayholm82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kayholm82)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-contour-bought-in-desperation/75023 "2012-10-17T17:19:50Z")
I bought a 98 contour off of a friend for 200 dollars. It ran okay for a few months then started idling rough. I replaced a vacuum line with a hole in it, and the idle is fine, but it stalls at stop lights and STILL read… --- ## [1999 Ford Contour Cps?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-cps/74377)
**Author:** [@FshrKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FshrKing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-cps/74377 "2012-08-31T23:25:47Z")
Hi, where is the cranshaft position sensor located on this car. I went to autozone, however they couldn't show me or find it in their book. They did have the part for the car. Thanks --- ## [1999 Ford Contour jerking when driving accelerating slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-jerking-when-driving-accelerating-slowing-down/73712)
**Author:** [@Running\_on\_empty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Running_on_empty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-jerking-when-driving-accelerating-slowing-down/73712 "2012-07-23T19:21:47Z")
Hi, I was driving the car yesterday and was getting on the highway ramp and stepped on the gas and car went crazy. It started to accelerate and decelerate by itself. I had no control of the car whatsoever. When drivin… --- ## [Recall ford 99so6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-ford-99so6/71051)
**Author:** [@gmt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2012, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-ford-99so6/71051 "2012-02-22T04:08:36Z")
ford dealer says they go by vin # & mine doesn't show they have to repair it.my 99 contour allows the key to be removed without the transmission being put in park. the steering column should be replaced. rec… --- ## [Lower ball joint replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-ball-joint-replacement/69440)
**Author:** [@bcsjbaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcsjbaylor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-ball-joint-replacement/69440 "2011-11-12T22:10:41Z")
I have a 1996 Ford Contour that needed new brakes on all four corners and new lower ball joints to pass inspection. Having limited funds, and knowing how to replace the brakes, I decided to take this project on myself. … --- ## [99 mercury mystique no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mercury-mystique-no-start/67796)
**Author:** [@furyfrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/furyfrank)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mercury-mystique-no-start/67796 "2011-09-10T21:11:14Z")
daughters 99 mystique will not start when she gets gasoline, have to wait about 15 mins and after repeated attempts the car finally starts. The rest of the time the car runs fine nthe only time this happens is when she g… --- ## [Turn signals AND hazards stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-and-hazards-stopped-working/62864)
**Author:** [@andydubbya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andydubbya)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-and-hazards-stopped-working/62864 "2011-03-22T15:16:19Z")
I drive a 98 Ford Contour Sport. When I was driving today, I signalled a left turn, and the signal began working erratically. This also happened with a right turn, and, since I deliver sandwiches, happened when I turned … --- ## [98' contour svt fan stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-contour-svt-fan-stopped-working/61587)
**Author:** [@laceyrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laceyrose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-contour-svt-fan-stopped-working/61587 "2011-02-20T01:13:21Z")
the fan stopped working, no heat, defrost, ac, ect. where should I start? Fuse maybe? --- ## [Hazerd lights flash while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hazerd-lights-flash-while-driving/61389)
**Author:** [@kevin777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hazerd-lights-flash-while-driving/61389 "2011-02-15T22:46:10Z")
i have a 99 contour svt and every once in a while the hazerd lights will flash even while im driving. any ideas why? --- ## [Transmision trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmision-trouble/60868)
**Author:** [@jldayringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jldayringer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmision-trouble/60868 "2011-02-04T15:36:05Z")
Thank you for your quick response. I recently had the electrial switch replaced, this was not the problem. The mechanic mentioned replacing the valve body could be another possible solution. My other question is, would I… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/contour/1880.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=contour)