2000 Ford Contour Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Ford Contour, 2% of the 199 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We own a 2000 Ford Contour se. The top of the dashboard near the windshield separated and curled up, causing poor visibility. I have check for a recall or reported other problems an found only a handful of compliants. We believe this to be a manufacturer's defect. Visually the glue used to secure the dashboard failed. What is our next step to fix this problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10105951, filed 2005-01“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?????”
NHTSA complaint #10021447, filed 2003-06“No cool air comes from drivers side air conditioning system. Took vehicle to dealer for 3000 mile service, consumer then told dealer of problem with air conditioner. They attempted to correct problem, but were unable to remedy the problem. Head quarters in detroit told dealer to take out the whole front dashboard. They removed the heater er box transfer, still could not remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #865005, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 99V361000Dec 29, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An incorrect label was installed on the driver side rear door. This label contains instructions for the activation of…Covers: Ford Contour 2000, Mercury Mystique 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10013086Oct 1, 2002Replacement speaker installation tips.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Contour
79 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Contour
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology