1998 Ford Contour won't start up all the time

1998 FORD CONTOUR
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SAMOT23
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Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Ford Contour 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 115000 miles

we go to any place ,we shop,then when we want
to go back home the car won't start up.
lety it sit for 3 o 4 hrs.then it will start up like
nothing happen...
Oct 21, 2009 at 9:09 PM
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AVENUE723
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IF ITS NOT CRANKING OVER-

Make sure/check::
1.battery terminals are clean and tight..
2. battery wires are not shorting out/broken etc..
3. wires going to the starter are tight.
4. Car alarm(if equipped) is disabled.
5. Starter Relay is working

If its all good, could be a worn out starter, OR::

Transmission-
IF AUTOMATIC--Put transmission in neutral- then try to crank. It could be the sensor- if it doesnt sense that its in park/neutral- it wont crank.

IF MANUAL- Could be the clutch switch/sensor worn out.

If none of that works- It possibly could be the ignition switch/computer-

IF IT IS CRANKING OVER-

Could be
- fuel pump
- computer

If you do these steps- it should solve ur problem.
Oct 21, 2009 at 9:41 PM
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