Timing Tensioner problems of the 1997 Ford Contour

One problem related to timing tensioner has been reported for the 1997 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2002

Consumer stated was backing out of driveway and heard a "clicking" noise coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled back into driveway. Vehicle was towed to mechanic the next day who diagnosed that the timing belt tensioner had broken. Ts.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Ford Contour

Engine Cooling System problems	6
Gasoline Engine problems	5
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	4
Radiator problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Engine Failure problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	2
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	2
Water Pump problems	2
Car Stall problems	2
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	2
Catalytic Convertor problems	2

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