I've got a '97 Contour "Sport" with the Zetec 2.0, 68K miles, I've noticed it's been running warmer lately, usually on the "L" of normal. The other day, sitting in traffic, the guage was on the verge of touching the Red section. Once I started moving the temp dropped back to the "L". Does this sound like the Water pump problems I've heard about? I haven't checked the fan yet to see if it's coming on or not. I'll be investigating that tomorrow.
Thanks!!
Scott Marencic
LDPosse@juno.com