new to the contour/ Zetec

[foamerdave]

Hi all just bought a 98 gl off of e-bay for a bit over 800. it has 86k, at
It idles like death. add said bad cam sen. but my guess is the icv. other wise seems really nice. so i guess my ? is what new tool will i need to work on this thing. (first American car i have owned in years) and what can i look forward to having fun with. o is it worth the coin for me to go buy a coda reader for this thing well shore more to come once i pick the thing up wish me luck Dave

[hectik1]

Cam sensor is easy....right in front of the head.

Do the spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, and clean the MAF.

[Tony2005]

Welcome . Go to Autozone or Advance and get the codes read (free service). Then post exact codes here.

To download an Owners' Manual free www.fleet.ford.com