Just recently purchased a contour from a dealer, 4 cyclinder, automatic. Seemed to be in good shape, yet these are my two noticeable problems:

1.) When idleing, the car gets pretty shaky. My whole arm on the steering wheel is visable moving a lot. Why such a rough idle, and what could this be?

2.) Starting the ignition always requires giving it gas while turning the key. It will NEVER start without giving it fuel first.

I was told these two problems could be related, and currently the car is at a Ford shop having a Idle Air Controller put in.

Does anything think that this will solve the problem... plus for the IAC they are charging 330 for parts and labor. Am I getting screwed!!? I was told the part is only 80 bucks.

for prob #2 check your fuel filter. and use some STP fuel injection cleaner or a brand band.

hi there I also have a 95 ford contour Gl and mine is a 4 cyl and it always shakes my bf told me that its normal because it is old and a 4 cyl so it has to try harder.

the starting thing i havent had many problems with that lately in the mornings or the first time i start it tho i have to give it gas before i put it in reverse or bak out or it will stall.

suggestion, blow up the car and collect! My friend had the same car for a month and everything went