SInce you have a 98 I'll bet you have the waterpumpwentsouth syndrome laugh The Contour's res. tank sensor isn't quite adjusted correctly for the maximum line. The res. needs to be filled about a half to one inch above max. to keep the radiator light off.

"If you're pushing crazy I'm all full up here."

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