Thank you for your suggestion but the problem with my contour has nothing to do with a leak in the vacuum hose under the dash. If you refer to TSB 97-15-4 that explains the problem. Now Im not that knowledgable about cars but in lay mans ( womans ) terms there is an arm that is connected to some kind of box in the heating system. The arm commonly breaks, and the part is not available from Ford, you are required to buy the entire heating system thing, which costs $450.00 canadian and about $350.00 labor. Im wondering if anyone is aware of a recall on this ( as previously suggested ). Thank you for your help. ~Lacy~