Aargh! I shouldn't type while tired! Sorry about the confusion.
I did get the flywheel fixed (it had many, many missing teeth) so my starting problems are now over. I also made a few minor unrelated repairs (interior lights, trunk actuator, fuel filter, that sort of thing).
My main concern though is that the car is an unknown quantity to me. Rather than wait for stuff to die, I wanted to find a mechanic who could assess the car properly. I believe in preventive maintenance.
Currently, I have a CEL. The code last time was 1131, and I was told the 'wiring was bad, it'll go away'. Well, it came back. I didn't get the code this time (costs money here, yes?), but I'll bet its 1131 again. So, new O2 sensor, right?
I have my doubts that the engine was correctly reassembled after the warranty work, and I think there's a leak somewhere. When I get to 80km/h, the power fades rapidly, and it runs out of steam. It doesn't stall or anything. Also, fuel consumption goes way up. Again, maybe the O2 sensor not allowing the PCM to adjust the timing properly, right?
Sorry about the length of this post, but all I really want is to find a mechanic, other than a stealership, who can check the car over for me, and perhaps do the O2 sensor. (I don't have time or tools or experience with the Contour, and I'm quite willing to pay, just not Ford's rate) Maybe there's a local (KW/Guelph) experienced enthusiast who wants to make a few bucks...
