When I bought my 98 tour, 6 months ago, temp ran in the AL area tending to be in the L area. I had the antifreeze replaced and cooling system FLUSHED it now runs in the OR area.
Col. Bill Evans CAF (ret)
98 Contour GL Zetec ATX (totally stock)
Color-Willow Mist
104,XXX Miles
I had the antifreeze replaced and cooling system FLUSHED it now runs in the OR area. 
