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Re: Overheating 96 Ford Contour 2.5l
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 5/16/2006

Yu likely have a water pump with a plastic pulley slipping on the shaft. Fairly common problem. The pump is on the rear of the engine. I told you that part to save you the anguish of thinking you had to pull the front apart :) Takes about .25hr to replace that... Login to read more.