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EquipmentPart report

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 2000-07

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200042%
1999225%
1998293%
199773%
1996417%
1995222%
199418%

Other parts of the 2000 Ford Contour

Body and structure
79 complaints
Fuel system
38 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Exterior 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