Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows six common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel delivery (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Ford Contour


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1997 Ford Contour

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

Could not get an inspection sticker - no mechanic could find out why the check engine will not go off -very costly. It stalls when raining, the passenger door handle does not work, it has to warm up for 5 minutes before it will move, the tail lights came loose, causing melting of housing, every   Read details...

The Fuel Delivery problem

Fuel smell in the passenger cabin, makes no difference whether the tank is empty or full and detectable at slow, fast, or non speed   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

Vehicle was parked for about 5 minutes and fire started inside vehicle towards the rear, and went through the front. Inspector cannot determine the cause of the fire. Please provide further information.   Read details...


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