2000 Ford Contour Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Ford Contour, 2% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“Dashboard warped and separated from the body of vehicle. This caused the defroster not to work properly and made it difficult for the driver to judge the distance of the vehicle in front of his vehicle. The transmission also experienced delayed shifting.”
NHTSA complaint #10038118, filed 2003-10, 40,000 miles“Intermittently vehicle would not start or when it does, it is unable to shift out of gear. Also, unable to remove key from iginition switch after turning vehicle off. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop on two occasions, and informed that they could not duplicate problem. Provide any further information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #890499, filed 2001-06“Engine check light has been on, and vehicle runs roughly. Took vehicle to dealer 4 times. Dealer stated that catalytic converter needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #885015, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsSuspension
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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