Jeff Schmidt s 1998 Ford Contour No Start -Fixing it Forward

We ve moved on from Barbara s 1998 Town & Country to this 1998 Ford Contour. This is the second vehicle in the Fixing it Forward series. Solving the no start is only part of the problem. As you ll see in the coming videos with this vehicle, it has a few more issues that need to be worked out. What s interesting about this project is that Barbara herself introduced me to Jeff and his wife. In fact, she s been driving them around occasionally when then need to get from place to place. Both Jeff and his wife have health issues that prevent them from repairing the vehicle themselves. This is where Fixing it Forward comes in. It s my hope to get Jeff s Ford back on the road and in good working condition. So sit back and enjoy the first in this series of videos with the 1998 Ford Contour, also known as a Mondeo in other parts of the world. If you re not familiar with the Fixing it Forward series, here s the introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBnTwpEBu0 Discussion about this video: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/18-The-EricTheCarGuy-Video-Forum/60163-jeff-schmidt-s-1998-ford-contour-no-start-fif#148073 Camera: Brian Kast Thanks for watching! You can donate to Fixing it Forward here: gofundme.com/3a3s27dg Discussion about this video: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/18-The-EricTheCarGuy-Video-Forum/59833-a-day-at-the-shop-with-etcg-2nd-installment-1-2#146433 The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Tools Beta Nut Drivers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/beta-tools-009430320-943-fl-s6-6-nut-spinners-943fl-in-box#oid=1002_1 Knipex 10" Water Pump Pliers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-8701250-10-cobra-pliers#oid=1002_1 Power Probe: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/power-probe-pppp219ftc-power-probe-ii-kit#oid=1002_1 Long blow gun attachment: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-2422-extended-reach-blow-gun#oid=1002_1 Zep Penetrating Oil: http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Super-Rust-Breaker Related videos Crank No Start Diagnosis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBUYs539cy4 No Crank No Start Diagnosis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrqkhZmDnHQ Battery Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhnVZ7ZPunw Testing Relays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWmt6gorzUg Useful articles. Engine overheat: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats No start problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems Idle issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems Performance issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues Diagnosing Noises: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/diagnosing-noises-in-your-car Diagnosing Vibrations: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/determining-the-causes-of-vehicle-vibrations Electrical Problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems Brake Issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems Transmission issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-transmission-problems HVAC problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problems Buying a Used Car: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-car-purchase Leaks: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks MPG: http://ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-the-causes-of-poor-mpg The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Google+: https://plus.google.com/100195180196698058780/posts Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Information on Premium Membership: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.