2000 Ford Contour
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 199
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 199 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 893 |
| 1996 | 563 |
| 1997 | 218 |
| 1998 | 846 |
| 1999 | 419 |
| 2000 | 199 |
| 2001 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
40% · 79 reportsMost commonly citing door and body.
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I had just got on interstate when my car started cutting out. I immediately put my flashers on & tried to get in the left lane so I could get on shoulder of interstate but cars would not allow me to get over. My car died in middle of interstate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-26
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Dashboard is delaminating and peeling upward interfering with air bag deployment, defrosters and visibility. Ford has ongoing issues with this same problem on other Ford products. I feel this is definitely a safety issue and quality issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-15
Also filed under Air bags and visibility/wiper
Fuel system, gasoline
18% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.
Visibility
12% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system and fan/motor.
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While in vehicle consumer went to close window, and consumer's nephew had his finger in way, and window took child's finger right off. Contacted dealer, and dealer was unwilling to remedy the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-05
Electrical system
9% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.
Engine and engine cooling
7% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000-01-10Equipment99V361000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An incorrect label was installed on the driver side rear door. This label contains instructions for the activation of the childproof safety locks.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.
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2000-10-11Service brakes, hydraulic00V075000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). A pressure conscious reducing valve (Pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result…
Remedy: Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in September 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 Ford Contour, Mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.
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2000-10-26Seat belts00V228001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. Owner notification began October 26…
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2000-11-30Fuel system, other00V350000 Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. These vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. If the grommet is…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
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2002-01-28Service brakes, hydraulic01V045000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with an incorrect power brake booster and master cylinder assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct Contour brake booster and master cylinder in each of these vehicles. Owner notification began January 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…
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2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the…
Remedy: Affinia (Brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at…
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2006-10-23Defect petitionClosed 2007-04-10 Instrument panel cover warpage
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2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged…
Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Ford Contour — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 79 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V361000 · Equipment
- Recall 00V075000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 00V228001 · Seat belts
- Recall 00V350000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 01V045000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2000 Ford Contour reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford Contour is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Contour?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Contour have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.