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1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0L Surge, MIL Lamp on
Posted to Ford Driveability on 11/4/2013 13 Replies

Seems to be a recurring problem now - some condition still is triggering the fault code.

Here is the Ford description. 'The Variable Camshaft Timing (VTC) solenoid effects the inlet camshaft timing only. The actuator is a helical spline type, which is engine ...

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FAFP6538W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection / Port fuel injection (PFI)
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsSurge, MIL Lamp On
OccursIntermittently

Trouble Codes

P1381Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FAFP6538W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection / Port fuel injection (PFI)
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsSurge, MIL Lamp On
OccursIntermittently

Trouble Codes

P1381Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction