My '97 Contour Sport has been idling pretty rough. Doesn't matter what season, either. Going from 500 to 1200 basically all the time. I've brought it to (2) Ford dealers, none of the ASE guys there can solve it. Brought it to my local garage, someone who I've trusted for years. He won't even take the contour/mystique, says there's an inherent problem with the engine, and Ford won't release any data on it. I've known other people with the V6 who have had similar experiences. Can they be related. Now that Ford no longer makes the vehicle here in the U.S. I'm at a loss for a solution.
Back to the idling. It's so bad, that in more than one instance, it has stalled on me downshifting to take a turn somewhere, or even slowing down at a light. Over the last 2.5 years, the O2 sensors have been replaced. The idle air control valve has been "looked at". But to no avail.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. John
