it could have a bad heater water control valve. the valve is controled by engine vacuum and the vacuum line to the water valve may have a leek or be broken In addition to the above it may have a thermostat stuck open, or a clogged heater core. Drain and flush the system, replace the thermostat, and install a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and distilled water.
broken motor mount
5w30, pick your brand. all are good
got the same exact problem.
there is probably a sensor on the transmission that is either gone bad or become loose.
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How do you install a radiator in a 1998 ford contour?"
The keys on the 1998 Ford Contour are NOT chipped
where is egr valve on 1998 ford contour
You have a blown head gasket
On a Ford Contour , 2.5 litre V6 engine : firewall 1-----2-----3 4-----5-----6 front of vehicle > driver
The battery is the main power supply of the 1998 Ford contour.
On all cars it is located on the throttle plate. That is where the air intake and throttle linkage are located.