Originally posted by Goonz SVT: maybe you blew the fuse for ur fuel pump? or inst there a primer button near the clutch pedal to prime ur fuel pump? i think
Fuel cutoff switch. Check that first - free fix if so! IIRC it usually only trips if involved in a severe bump - i.e. a car accident ... but always worth a shot.
My Contour's fuel pump was replaced at 24K miles .. at least you made good mileage out of yours if that turns out to be the issue ..