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#313 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bob9876] by cnguser Oct 15, 2007 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: bob9876 (Oct 15, 2007 9:20 am) If your Contour is within 8 years / 80,000 miles since put in service, FORD will replace the compuvalve under warranty. You did not mention the year or mileage so likely you are past the warranty. Maybe try doing a phone or Internet search of auto dismantlers (junk yards) and find a used one... Good luck.
#314 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bob9876] by marty2611 Oct 17, 2007 (10:45 am)
Replying to: bob9876 (Oct 15, 2007 9:20 am) Bob,   Two items, first, the compuvalve has an 8 year 80,000 mile warranty from Ford. If you are in that range, you can get it replaced for free. You may have to push your dealer to find it as I did but it is there. Second, if you are out of that range, I have a 2000 Ford Contour that the transmission went out at 46k miles and I am going to part it out on e-bay. The compuvalve was replaced about 8 months ago by Ford and is the new style. I am traveling now but will be listing it in 2 weeks or so. Replies to this message: bob9876 (Oct 20, 2007 6:50 pm)
#315 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [marty2611] by bob9876 Oct 20, 2007 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: marty2611 (Oct 17, 2007 10:45 am) Thanks for the thoughts. I was not able to get back to this all week. The car is out of warranty as it is a 1999 with 100k. Marty - Let me know about the resale part. I am guessing that the 2000 part will work on a 1999.
#316 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bank1avp] by mlancecolvin Oct 26, 2007 (10:54 am)
Replying to: bank1avp (Oct 05, 2007 8:12 am) Is it possible to replace the problematic automatic with a standard transmission? I realize you would have to put in a clutch and gearshift/linkage - but is it doable? (Seems it would solve that particular problem...)
#317 of 353 Re: Ford Contour Natural Gas Transmission Problems [bob9876] by bank1avp Nov 02, 2007 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: bob9876 (Oct 15, 2007 9:20 am) Bob - I have not dealt with Contours in quite some time. Last I tried I paid $980 for a compuvalve (my cost) - which is a common item to fail along with the trannies. $1k- $1500 soundss right to me. I really don't suggest repairing this vehicle though. It will turn into a money pit. Compuvalve now, tranny later, ect... You can part it out for more than it's worth whole. The car was a bad design to begin with. Then the CNG system on this car was engineered even worse. the Compuvalve on the under side of the engine 6 inches from the ground is not so smart. I learned all this the hard way after selling about 30 of them in my early days and losing a lot of money in the process.The Cavalier is a much better sub for the Contour. Civic is even better. In comparison the cavalier does nto have a compuvalve but a low pressure regulator, that if required replacement is $250 from GM at www.gmpartsdirect.com   I will not sell Contours anymore or take them in on trade. I stand behind all my cars and I just can't afford to stand behind a Contour.
#318 of 353 Press Request by KarenS HOST Nov 15, 2007 (6:13 am)
A reporter seeks to talk with consumers who own a natural gas vehicle. Please send the make and model of your vehicle along with your daytime contact information to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Replies to this message: jetboatjohnny (Nov 16, 2007 11:02 am) kirstie_h (Nov 16, 2007 11:31 am)
#320 of 353 Re: Press Request [KarenS] by jetboatjohnny Nov 16, 2007 (11:02 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Nov 15, 2007 6:13 am) How can we do that when the 14th was the day before you posted it? Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Nov 16, 2007 11:31 am)
#321 of 353 Re: Press Request [jetboatjohnny] by kirstie_h HOST Nov 16, 2007 (11:31 am)
Replying to: jetboatjohnny (Nov 16, 2007 11:02 am) Doh! Deadline changed to today.
#322 of 353 Re: Where to get CNG fueled vehicle labels? [whoolia] by nostrom0 Dec 09, 2007 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: whoolia (Aug 16, 2007 6:38 pm) Hi,   Can you send me a sticker as well? My email is in my user profile.   Thanks,   Bud Raymond.

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