2000 Ford Contour Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,201miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Ford Contour, 2% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,201 miles.
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.
“The contact stated several problems occurred to the vehicle. While driving at 20mph, a humming sound was heard coming from the right side of the vehicle. It was taken to a local independent repair shop where it was discovered both right front and rear wheel bearings needed replaced. The brake rotors on the rear were replaced 5 times within a 6 month period. The heater blower malfunctioned and would not blow hot air. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop were the sensor to the heater blower was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10149115, filed 2006-01, 21,000 miles“Rear suspension system was making a loud squeaking noise while traveling. Vehicle was inspected by two different dealers, both were able to locate the cause, but unable to correct the probelm. Provide any further information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #890503, filed 2001-06Suspension: 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 complaintsEquipment
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.
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