Engine Overheating

Tiny
CRISTYNEWBY
  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 181,000 MILES

Car is Jumping and Overheating. Already tried changing oil and spark plugs, but I cant figure out what could be wrong.

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Thursday, August 4th, 2011 AT 3:08 PM

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Tiny
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Is the check engine light coming on at all?

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Thursday, August 4th, 2011 AT 3:29 PM
Tiny
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Yes It's on.

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Thursday, August 4th, 2011 AT 6:46 PM
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Have the codes read and post them here.

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