1998 Ford Contour Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Sensor, Check engine light.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on April 10, 2010
1998 Ford Contour Speedometer
Transmission problem
1998 Ford Contour 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 158,48 miles
My speedometer is not working. Also, my transmission will not shift into higher gear. Problem? Speed sensor? Faulty wiring? Before this happened today, Car runs rough, surges at stop lights, Sometimes ike not getting enough fuel - have to keep RPMS up, Other time idleing too fast.
1998 Ford Contour 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 158,48 miles
My speedometer is not working. Also, my transmission will not shift into higher gear. Problem? Speed sensor? Faulty wiring? Before this happened today, Car runs rough, surges at stop lights, Sometimes ike not getting enough fuel - have to keep RPMS up, Other time idleing too fast.
Asked by lgcm1954Answer
Replied on May 1, 2010
The speedometer problem and trans sound related to a bad vehicle speed sensor (VSS). AS far as the engine, has the check engine light come on? IT sounds like a throttle position sensor but I need a code to be sure. Also, check for vacuum leaks.
Let me know what you find.
Joe
PS: If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned.
