2000 Ford Contour Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 13%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2000 Ford Contour, 13% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vent bracket on the dash became loose and was about to fall off when I removed it from the car. The dash pad began to shrink and pull away from the instrument panel and dash immediately after we got the car. The manufacturer discontinued to provide a replacement in 2004. There was a repair campaign for a 6 month period--before I owned the car. I would like Ford to provide a replacement part to me at no cost. I will install it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10175225, filed 2006-12, 142,000 miles“The dashboard, which was once recalled, the recall has since expired. Is delaminating off the foam , preventing proper defrosting of windshield and hindering view out of front window. The fuel pump which was recalled on other Ford models for exactly the same problem, fails, preventing acceleration onto highways. The water pump, which is plastic, disintergrates in the motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10142678, filed 2005-11, 40,000 miles“Vehicle has dashboard that is warped up towards the windshield around the defrost vent. Problem is getting worse and Ford will only cover 60% of repair (total cost $1000). This is a know manufacturing defect by Ford however, they claim the warranty has expired thus only a goodwill offering.”
NHTSA complaint #10068844, filed 2004-01, 50,000 miles“Dashboard has warped to the point where the defroster plastic vent does not fit in its designated spot. Defroster does not work as a result of the air not being directed to the windshield properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10186420, filed 2007-03, 100,000 miles“Dash warping, all models do that after time (3 months or less) causes defrost vents to blow air in an improper location replacement of dash is only fix, but will warp again after replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10142891, filed 2005-11, 1,200 milesOther or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Contour
79 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEquipment
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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