MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford Contour

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2001 Ford Contour
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:19.114Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 893 complaints 1995 1996: 563 complaints 1997: 218 complaints 1997 1998: 846 complaints 1999: 419 complaints 1999 2000: 199 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4
1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 893 complaints 1995 1996: 563 complaints 1996 1997: 218 complaints 1997 1998: 846 complaints 1998 1999: 419 complaints 1999 2000: 199 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4
1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 893 complaints 1995 1996: 563 complaints 1996 1997: 218 complaints 1997 1998: 846 complaints 1998 1999: 419 complaints 1999 2000: 199 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4

2001: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19933
199412
1995893
1996563
1997218
1998846
1999419
2000199
20014

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

2 of 4 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

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Dashboard is separating from the structure and lifting upwards. This is causing an obstruction of the driver's view through the windshield. This may be caused by heat moisture.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-26

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning dashboard is peeling, and the vents are falling onto the floor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-01

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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While traveling about 60MPH on the highway the vehicle started to vibrates and the stall without prior warning. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Ford Contour — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford Contour reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Contour?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Contour have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.