Ford Contour recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 199 owner complaints for the Ford Contour (model years 2000–2001). The most reported problem area is structure (79 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (34 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 199 | 8 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Contour model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 79 | 1 of 2 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 34 | 1 of 2 | |
| Visibility | 23 | 1 of 2 | |
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 of 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 1 of 2 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V045000 | Feb 14, 2001 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2000 | 80 |
| 00V350000 | Oct 30, 2000 | Fuel system, other: storage, tank assembly | 2000 | 3,750 |
| 00V228001 | Aug 18, 2000 | Seat belts | 2000 | 144,435 |
| 00V075000 | Mar 9, 2000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 2000 | 436,200 |
| 99V361000 | Dec 29, 1999 | Equipment: other, labels | 2000 | 1,381 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 8 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 8 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.