MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford Contour

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2001 Ford Contour
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:15:08.573Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Contour Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 891 complaints 1995 1996: 563 complaints 1997: 218 complaints 1997 1998: 846 complaints 1999: 419 complaints 1999 2000: 199 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001
2001: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19933
199412
1995891
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

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

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WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DASHBOARD IS PEELING, AND THE VENTS ARE FALLING ONTO THE FLOOR. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030701

STRUCTURE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030826

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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, 20021217

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford Contour — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1997 ● 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1998 ◆ 1996

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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:body, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Contour have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.