IllustrationDASHBOARD IS COMING APART FROM FRAME. FORD TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS A RECALL. AFTER TWO TO THREE MONTHS PAST THERE WAS NO PART AVAILABLE FOR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. *MR *CB
2000 Ford Contour
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Ford Contour do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 218.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Contour years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
2825–50K
2150–75K
1575–100K
9100–150K
6150K+
87 reports with mileage · 112 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 79 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
199 reportsMY FORD CONTOUR (2000) DASH IS BENDING UP WHERE THE DEFROSTER VENT IS. IT HAS WARPED AT LEAST AN INCH ABOVE NORMAL HEIGHT. THE FORD COMPANY REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND ITS VECHICLES AND FIX THE DASH. I HAVE RECEIVED HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THEM AND DECIDED TO NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD.*AK
CONSUMER NOTICED DASHBOARD FALLING DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK IS NOW LEAKING GAS FROM VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
THIS COMPLAINT IS TO REPLACE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT #10023062. I AM SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, I FEEL THAT I MAY HAVE LEFT OUT PERTINENT INFORMATION. MY VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL TANK PIPE GROMMET. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO ANOTHER AUTO REPAIR SERVICE RATHER THAN THE DEALER WHERE I HAD BOUGHT IT. THIS AUTO REPAIR SERVI…
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THIS COMPLAINT IS TO REPLACE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT #10023062. I AM SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, I FEEL THAT I MAY HAVE LEFT OUT PERTINENT INFORMATION. MY VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL TANK PIPE GROMMET. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO ANOTHER AUTO REPAIR SERVICE RATHER THAN THE DEALER WHERE I HAD BOUGHT IT. THIS AUTO REPAIR SERVICE INFORMED ME OF RECALL 00V350000. I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM. I HAD TOLD THEM ABOUT THE RECALL THAT I HAD LEARNED ABOUT. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT FOR MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE ON RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, IT SEEMS A BIG COINCIDENCE THAT SOME OTHER 2000 FORD CONTOUR VEHICLES DO AND I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, YET MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. MAYBE THERE ARE MORE THAT DO NEED TO BE RECALLED? I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR WHEN IT MAY BE A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. THEY HAVE ORDERED THE PART FOR THE CAR TO REPAIR IT AND WE WILL PAY THE BILL FOR REPAIR. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS INVESTIGATED AND MAYBE WE CAN BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR IF IT IS FOUND THAT MY VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE RECALL LIST. I TRUST THE DEALER AND DO NOT WISH FOR THEM TO BE REPRIMANDED FOR THIS. I JUST WANT THIS TO BE INVESTIGATED SO OTHERS LIKE MYSELF TO GO THROUGH THE WONDERING AND SUSPICION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE AND PATIENCE. *NLM
VEHICLE LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL TANK PIPE GROMMET. TOOK THE CAR TO OTHER REPAIR FACILITY OTHER THAN DEALER, THIS REPAIR FACILITY INFORMED ME OF THE RECALL 00V350000. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT ISSUED FOR MY CAR. IS THERE ANY WAY TO C…
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VEHICLE LEAKING FUEL FROM FUEL TANK PIPE GROMMET. TOOK THE CAR TO OTHER REPAIR FACILITY OTHER THAN DEALER, THIS REPAIR FACILITY INFORMED ME OF THE RECALL 00V350000. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS RECALL WAS NOT ISSUED FOR MY CAR. IS THERE ANY WAY TO CHECK FOR MYSELF IF THIS RECALL IS INDEED ON MY CAR? VIN # [XXX] FORD CONTOUR SE SPORT. I FEEL THE DEALER MAY BE MISHANDLING THE REPAIR. *NLM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 49. GLAD MY KIDS WERE NOT WITH ME. CAR HAS ONLY 60000 MI. TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD FUEL PUMP. *JB
THE DASHBOARD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CAR. FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AFTER IT HAD EXPIRED. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED AND IS SO HIGH UP IT IS HARD TO SEE OVER. FORD IS A PIECE OF JUNK COMPANY AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. I WILL NEVER B…
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THE DASHBOARD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CAR. FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AFTER IT HAD EXPIRED. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS WARPED AND IS SO HIGH UP IT IS HARD TO SEE OVER. FORD IS A PIECE OF JUNK COMPANY AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD VEHICLE AGAIN. THEY ARE A TERRIBLE COMPANY AND WILL NOT DEAL WITH THE PROBLEMS OF THEIR CARS. GEE,,,,I WONDER WHY THEY STOPPED MAKING THE CONTOUR????? *JB
THE DESIGN OF THE DASHBOARD MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAG NOT TO DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. *JB
THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND LOST POWER. *JB
Official recalls
501V045000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Feb 14, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF EITHER THE MASTER CYLINDER OR POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS SUBSEQUENTLY SERVICED WITH ONLY ONE OF THE CORRECT BRAKE BOOSTER OR MASTER CYLINDER PARTS, BRAKE PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.
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 DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: IF EITHER THE MASTER CYLINDER OR POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS SUBSEQUENTLY SERVICED WITH ONLY ONE OF THE CORRECT BRAKE BOOSTER OR MASTER CYLINDER PARTS, BRAKE PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.
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 DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: IF EITHER THE MASTER CYLINDER OR POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS SUBSEQUENTLY SERVICED WITH ONLY ONE OF THE CORRECT BRAKE BOOSTER OR MASTER CYLINDER PARTS, BRAKE PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.
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 DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
00V350000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Oct 30, 2000
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 DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.
00V228001 · Seat Belts
Aug 18, 2000
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 NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
00V075000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
Mar 9, 2000
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 IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
99V361000 · Equipment:other:labels
Dec 29, 1999
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BELIEVE THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED WHEN IT WAS NOT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE DOOR TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP06004 · Instrument Panel Cover Warpage
Opened Oct 23, 2006 · Closed Apr 10, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure; Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.