1999 countour 120k v-6

1999 FORD CONTOUR
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ASHLEY EDWARDS
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Hi! Stalling problems... On very hot days and usually after a half hour or so of driving, my car will begin to stall. If I press on the gas the rpm's will increase but the car will not gain any speed. It is completely non-responsive (except for the rpm's) and dies very soon. It's like the car all of a sudden thinks it is out of gas and acts accordingly. Luckily, all I have to do is wait 6-8 minutes and it will start right up. ( If I try before the magic 6-8 minutes, it sounds like it is out of gas and will not start. ) I can only drive 7-15 miles after it re-stars (depending on how hot it is outside) before it dies again. VERY FRUSTRATING!!!!!
Also, the car does not tolerate sharp left turns. Again, it seems I am out of gas and the previous steps are followed to re-strat.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ashley
Texas
Jul 30, 2007 at 6:55 AM
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MIKE H R
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I would first replace the the fuel filter. it may be getting clogged and letting a small amount of fuel throught it.
Jul 30, 2007 at 9:05 AM
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