The fuel gauge isnt the most accurate thing in the Contour, you may still have more fuel than you think. When mine reads empty, I still have a lot left in the tank. The light works, so I would'nt worry about it too much.
-Ken V.
1998.5 SE Praire Tan Zetec ATX
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