I just purchased a 1996 (2.0liter) contour for my mom. It has only 60,000 miles, never wrecked and thought I got a great deal at $3500. It was purchase form a 70 year old lady. Really!, that drove it rarely. Still smells new.
Anyway, It has some minor problems, that I'd like to know if are common and what the fixes are.
-The AC cools and the fan runs, but the air only seeps from the vents.
-The horn nor cruise control work. I tried changing the fuse for the horn to no avail. Also the hazard lights are on the same circuit as the horn and they work fine.
-The fuel door release (inside the car) doesn't work, but the release in the trunk does. Is this cable activated or electrical?
-The rear of the car seems to bounce when I hit bumps in the road. I'm figuring the shocks are toast. Unless you guys know something else.
I'm going to get a repair manual, but found this site and figured you guys would know.
Anymore problems I should be prepared for?
Thanks in advance, guys/gals.
Mike
