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1999 Ford Contour not quite sure?

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 89,000 MILES
My car does not want to idle. I replaced the maf senor it seemed to help but still have to hold rpms about 1100 to keep it running. I also replaced the vtc sensor, put the car in time and it ran for about 2-3 min and died. Now it wont start it it sounds like it would if the timing belt was broken(it's not). Maybe im not putting in time correctly or the coil packs are bad. It turns over but sounds like no spark and turns over quickly. Im stumped ready to blow it up please help
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 AT 9:06 PM

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Tiny
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IF the production date was after mar 28,1999 then the engine is not an interference engine.

IF it is older than it is an interference engine. IF it went out of time, then there may be internal damage.

Since it spins over fast, it may not have the valves closing all the way if they are bent.

Do a compression test of the cylinders and verify that there is compression happening.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 4:36 AM
Tiny
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Best Answer check vacuum line under the car pvc vacuum line took forever to find this good luck.
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Saturday, January 5th, 2013 AT 11:04 PM

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