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1997 Ford Contour 2.5L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on
Posted to Ford Driveability on 4/19/2004 6 Replies

Good morning guys, I have this car come in with the MIL light on and code P0401 for insuficient EGR flow. I clean the valve, passges, etc. Looked at DFPE and all looks good now. Try starting the engine to test drive, it starts and stalls. The only way to keep ...

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car Vehicle Data

1997 Ford Contour

VIN [No VIN Available]
Engine2.5 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsCuts Out, MIL Lamp On
OccursCold, Hot
Misc.EGR System/IAC Valve

Trouble Codes

P0401EGR System Insufficient Flow Detected
P0505Idle Speed Control System
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1997 Ford Contour

VIN [No VIN Available]
Engine2.5 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsCuts Out, MIL Lamp On
OccursCold, Hot
Misc.EGR System/IAC Valve

Trouble Codes

P0401EGR System Insufficient Flow Detected
P0505Idle Speed Control System