car trouble,please help!

[Danny Shamblin]

Well first my check engine light came on and I called the ford dealership and they said it probably wasn't anything at all.to wait a few days.Well that same night it went off.Well now its back on and the car takes a little a little longer to crank up even if its warmed up.Any advice or suggestions.It only has 40,000 miles on it.My buddy seems to think it might be the spark plugs.

 

[sohowcome]

Danny they didnt last long...........

 

[SVTHottie102]

Ya know my b/f's (SweetSVT99) has the exact same problem and I don't think he knows whats wrong with it either...:smmon:

 

[Ryan]

I doubt the spark plugs are going to throw a code. The problem is intermittent hence the light going on and off. As far as I know the EEC-V will not store the code as the EEC-IV would. I would check all your underhood connections make sure everything is plugged nice & tight.......Maybe its an o2 maybe starting to go.

 

[Danny Shamblin]

It was the o2 sensor.Oh and another thing I've always had a problem with the temp gauge going up when stuck in traffic,and sit too long.Told them about that also,come to find out the water pumps cracked.Its covered under warranty though so thats getting fixed also.Wish I knew more about fixing cars I would of put the o2 in myself.($320)Damn I'm an idiot!

 

[Ryan]

Yeah O2s are pretty easy.....shouldn't take very long.....

 

[SweetSVT99]

That's probably what's been wrong with mine for who knows how long.... Maybe I should replace 'em.

 

[Danny Shamblin]

They still have the car,but They gave me a Phat little 4 door Focus to drive untill monday.

 

[Hugo]

WHOA! You're lucky that you didn't cause any damage! Lotz of Contours blow their engines cause of that stupid plastic impellar water pump! I'm glad they're taking care of it!!!

 

[Danny Shamblin]

That would have sucked!