Had alternator changed on my 1999 Ford contour sport now have to down shift my transmission my speedometer doesn't work and mileage cable doesn't work what is the problem

Had alternator changed on my 1999 Ford contour sport now have to down shift my transmission my speedometer doesn't work and mileage cable doesn't work what is the problem 1 Answer

My 1999 Ford Contour with 100k died while turning a corner and will not restart although does try to turn over engine. Any ideas on potential problem? 3 Answers

This car recently had valve cover gaskets replaced to stop a small oil leak. Mechanic said it is not a fuel issue- delivering fuel, not an ECM or ING fuse issue, suspects bad electrical connection som...

My 1999 Ford Contour starts, reves itself High and then dies. What could be the problem? 2 Answers

I have a new fuel pump, spark plugs, plug wires and coil pack. After it got cold it would not start for several days. Now it starts then reves itself up high and dies. What could be the problem?

What could cause my 97 ford contour to keep throwing the belt? 1 Answer

I was driving down the highway one day when I noticed my battery light came on and I lost all power steering. I went to my boyfriend's house and popped the hood and noticed my belt had come off. Aft...

I have a 2000 Ford Contour. I ran a few errands yesterday with no issues. I did not hear any changes in how the car starts or how long it takes. I went out to my car today and it does not turn over. All lights/electricity is on, it makes the sound like its trying to turn on, but will not turn. I bought a new battery hoping that was part of it. That is not the issue, left it plugged in over night and did not drain, so it does not appear to be alternator (which was recently replaced) what else could it be? (I am thinking of the starter, but could it be anything else?) 3 Answers

I ran a few errands yesterday with no issues. I did not hear any changes in how the car starts or how long it takes. I went out to my car today and it does not turn over. All lights/electricity is o...