Ford Contour owners have reported 1 problem related to timing tensioner (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Contour based on all problems reported for the Contour.
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.
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