Timing belt broke on 1996 Contour; sepentine belt replaced only 3 yrs. ago - related?

Someone will need to figure out if you are lacking fuel to the injectors, spark to the plugs, or if you have a mechanical problem with the engine such as a faulty timing belt.

Recommend a 1996 Ford Contour Chilton's repair book. Available a most auto parts stores. It will give you step by step directions for changing your timing belt if you need it and a lot more. about $19-$25.

timing belt has broke by the sound of it ,1996?? 14 yrs old -it may not be worth repairing if it has broke

I own the same car and before my dad passed away, we replaced the 3 pulleys and the water pump and the timing belt and had to buy the bar to keep both cams inline. 2 full days to fix. I used the Chilton Book it has all the step by step instructions and pictures. Just plan on having another vehicle to drive for a couple days. You can get the Chiltons Book at Advance or Auto Zone. I am so glad we bought this book. My dad had 48 yrs in the dealership as a heavy truck mechanic and he also was glad to have the book to look at too. PS Please replace the plastic pullys that the timing belt runs on because this is what happen to ours. They got so hot that they melted to the timing belt. And I could not get after market pulleys I had to buy from Ford and they where not cheap..Also we replace the water hoses and you will never believe the bottom hose. It looked like a spider with about 6 different connections. I think it costed 70.00 dollars at advance. I did get most all my parts from Advance and Auto Zone..Spent about 600.00 in parts and we did our own labor in my dads shop..Good Luck..Hope this helps.. email me at [email protected] is you need anymore information. NC here.

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You may want to get your timing belt and pulleys checked, the belt might have slipped a tooth,and causing damage to the inside of the engine every time you drive it.
The plugs ( if platinum ) are around $ 10.00 each.

If your timing belt broke, then it is possible that the valves in your engine got bent, which won't allow the cylinders to pressurize the fuel/air mixture, and it will let all of the mix to flow freely into the intake/exhaust manifold. This can be checked with a pressure tester that is threaded into the spark plug opening. A mechanic should have one, or you can probably find one at an auto parts store.

CAUTION The 2.0L engine is an interference motor. Extending thereplacement interval could lead to the belt breaking and severe andcostly engine damage. Care must be taken if rotating the crankshaft orcamshafts with the belt off, if resistance is felt, do not force themto turn.

Timing belt broke. Open the oil fill cap and crank, if you don't see the valve lifters moving, then the timing belt has definately broken.

Simple, look into the belt tension pulley there you will see a square notch. Invest in a breaker bar,since this is a consumable item you may want to replace the belt every so often. The space is limited but in can be done. Stick the socket end on the square notch a push down. You will notice the whole belt loosen.At the same time pull the belt away from any other pully to release entire belt. Reverse process to install,which is what you need since yours already took a ****.
p.s You can pick up a breaker bar relatively cheap ($10-15). I broke a belt tensioner by not using the right tool.