Going to look at this car this week-end with my son (first car for him). Don't know much about Contours in general - what are the problem areas? I know the engine is a DOHC - does it use a timing belt or chain? It's got about 127k miles on it.

Thanks in advance for any info....

Dan D
Central NJ

This is common question and is in the FAQ over on contour.org. Check out that website. All the information and knowledge is over there.

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=1267001&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=365&fpart=&vc=1&PHPSESSID=

Btw, the V6 uses timing chains.

Thanks, bro, I'll check it out....

Dan D