1999 ford contour was running aftet replacing fuel pump now it will crank but will not start...

60

Asked by Lifelessons Mar 16, 2013 at 09:26 AM about the 1999 Ford Contour 4 Dr LX Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

15 Answers

176,035

Check the fuel line for pressure. Can you hear the new fuel pump run? Why did you change it if the engine was running?

4 people found this helpful.

see item 1? That is where you can check it as TS suggested

5 people found this helpful.
60

It was stalled for awhile before i replaced the fuel pump...the old fuel pump had alot of water in it....then it crank right up with the new one....now it wont start..tan for a week

5 people found this helpful.
60

It ran for a week......now seems like i cant get it to start ....

1 people found this helpful.

Anita remind me to not piss you off. Anyway, if the pump had water in it then you probably have water in the tank now, a good possibility that is what the problem is

2 people found this helpful.

If there is not too much water, an alcohol based additive will help remove it. The alcohol will mix with the water and burn through, as the water will not mix with the gas but sink to the bottom, where the fuel pick~up is

1 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful

The generic store brands are fine. The factory(s) make one and put different labels on them, no need to pay for, say, Prestone or whatever. Read the label and make sure it is specifically water remover, not like injector cleaner or something. It probably won't say 'alcohol' on the label as it's not required to list ingredients like food products.

Except do NOT but it at the dollar store, they do sell it there but you don't know what's in those. Spend a few bucks to be safe at a parts house.

39,775

a lot of water like a i/3 cup,thats too much for normal a closed system .get a gas cap, or someone is pissing in the tank at the gym damnit

Your Answer:

Contour

Looking for a Used Contour in your area?

CarGurus has 4 nationwide Contour listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1999 Ford Contour

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    BobTrier
    Reputation
    400
  • #2
    Kidd1214
    Reputation
    380
  • #3
    David Koppa
    Reputation
    370
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Used Cars for Sale

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.