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I just installed an electric fuel pressure gauge into my Contour, and I am wondering what those of you out there with fuel pressure gauges have been getting for readings @ idle, WOT, and normal driving. At idle I get about 40 and cruising around is about the same... a little higher. At WOT I get about 50 or so but I was expecting more of a jump than that. Also, when I turn the key and let it sit, the pressure jumps from 0 to 40 and then after about 2 seconds, it goes back to 0 again. She takes awhile (2 to 3 seconds) to turn over while starting, but no problems afterwards. Any help or input would be appreciated. Thanks.

-Jeremy

According to the Ford TSP (Technical Service Publication), the fuel pressure should be as follows for a 1996 Contour/Mystique (both 2.0L and 2.5L):


KOEO (key on engine off): 29-32 psi
Hot Idle: 30-32 psi
30 MPH: 30-32 psi
55 MPH: 32-35 psi


Hope this helps.