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1998 Ford Contour repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1998 Ford Contour 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

15700 mi

US $350
All upper engine gaskets replaced Replace water pump and belts All tensioner/idler pulley replaced and belts. 
144000 mi Diagnose pending lean codes 
153000 mi

US $900
Replaced fuel pump, intake manifold gaskets, diagnose why p0171 and p0174 codes exist. Found lower intake manifold to be internal leaking and IMRC system to be worn, requiring lower intake manifold be replaced. Also compression on cylinder 4 to be 70. This requires engine to need rebuilt or replaced. 

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1998 Ford Contour Engine Problems

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