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87,000 miles

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Ford Contour electrical problems

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problem #1

2004Jul 25

(reported on)

Contour SE

  • 87,000 miles

car would not start. had to be towed. Dealership said needed alternator. paid for new. on going problem. cannot idle. car gets hot and dies. will not start until sits and cools down some and then needs to be jumped as it runs battery down. any help?

Cleve B.

Pilot Point, TX, USA

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