Ford Contour

1996 FORD CONTOUR
31,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVAWALKER12
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I have 1996 Ford Contour GL that will not start. What I mean is, whenever I turn the key to start the car it doesn't make a sound, the lights come on, but the car is silent and I'm not sure why. The gear is also stuck in PARK, and I don't know how or why this is suddenly happening. There has been a weather change. The car is also low on engine oil. Please help me out, I'm in desperate need of transportation.
Dec 11, 2010 at 9:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Fill the oil even thought it has nothing to do with the other issues. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for power at the smaller wire on the starter. You should have 12+ volts. If you do, the starter is bad. If there is no power, check starter relay and the ignition switch.
Feb 1, 2011 at 9:53 PM