Sounds like the TWO times that my fuel pump went bad. Eventualy the car will just stall on you and will not re-start. I'd get it checked out before it dies on you totaly and the car leaves you stranded.
1997 Contour SE
ST 200 Struts
Roush springs
KTP 123 17" wheels
Khumo 711 skins
Katz fogs
xenon highs and lows
K&N intake