2001 FORD CONTOUR
0 recalls, 4 complaints - 4 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 4, 2007
Incident date: Aug 9, 2006
I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2001 FORD CONTOUR IN AUGUST, 2006. IT IS NOW JUNE, 2007 AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACING AGAIN!!! I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH CONTOURS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT PARTICULAR MAKE/MODEL. THEY HAVE ALL GOTTEN RID OF THEIRS BECAUSE OF THIS ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 26, 2003
DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE STRUCTURE AND LIFTING UPWARDS. THIS IS CAUSING AN OBSTRUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S VIEW THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY HEAT MOISTURE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 1, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DASHBOARD IS PEELING, AND THE VENTS ARE FALLING ONTO THE FLOOR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 17, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATES AND THE STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TS
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD CONTOUR
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
15020
Jun 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERN NOTED. *TT
14838
Apr 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSIONS BUILT 7/1/2000 THRU 12/20/200 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BOTH FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, (REPORTED AS A LOSS OF POWER) TCIL LAMP FLASH, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUB
14401
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERN NOTED. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD CONTOUR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP06004
Opened: Oct 23, 2006 , Closed: Apr 10, 2007
INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
RQ02006
Opened: Feb 26, 2002 , Closed: Sep 12, 2002
INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION
There is no summary currently available
EA01001
Opened: Jan 5, 2001 , Closed: Jul 31, 2001
BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS
There is no summary currently available
EA00025
Opened: Oct 4, 2000 , Closed: Jan 25, 2001
FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING
There is no summary currently available
PE00027
Opened: Jul 10, 2000 , Closed: Oct 4, 2000
FUEL EXPULSION DURING REFUELING
There is no summary currently available
PE00023
Opened: Jun 14, 2000 , Closed: Jan 5, 2001
BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS
There is no summary currently available
EA00005
Opened: Feb 23, 2000 , Closed: Nov 9, 2000
ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES
There is no summary currently available
RQ99019
Opened: Sep 15, 1999 , Closed: Mar 7, 2001
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES
There is no summary currently available
PE99052
Opened: Aug 18, 1999 , Closed: Feb 23, 2000
ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 18, 1999, BASED ON FOUR REPORTS OF FIRE INVOLVING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN.THE REPORTS ALLEGE THE ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN CAUGHT FIRE WITH RESULTANT DAMAGE TO THE FAN AND WIRE HARNESS AND/OR THE HARNESS CONNECTOR.IN ITS PE RESPONSE, FORD PROVIDED INFORMATION RELE... Read more
PE98063
Opened: Dec 3, 1998 , Closed: May 10, 1999
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
ODI OPENED THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION ON DECEMBER 3, 1989 BASED ON FIVE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, ALL OF WHICH MENTIONED CONCERNS CENTERED ON THE DASHBOARD-MOUNTED HEADLIGHT SWITCH.THESE CONCERNS INCLUDED AN ALLEGATION OF THE SWITCH CATCHING FIRE, AN ALLEGATION OF HEADLIGHT LOSS, AND THREE ALLEGATIONS OF... Read more
PE98050
Opened: Sep 14, 1998 , Closed: Feb 4, 1999
FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
SQ98002
Opened: Jan 27, 1998 , Closed: Jul 31, 1998
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4
FORD'S SERVICE BULLETIN DATED DECEMBER 8, 1997, POINTS OUT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WILL NOT READ ABOVE 3/4 TANK OR BELOW 1/4 TANK OF FUEL.THE ERRONEOUS FUEL GAUGE READING WILL INDICATE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FUEL RESERVE THAN ACTUALLY PRESENT IN THE FUEL TANK.ODI HAS ONE COMPLAINT WHERE THE DRIVER ALLEGED T... Read more
FORD CONTOUR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD CONTOUR across all model years (1995, 2000).
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Total Recalls
4,592
Total Complaints
12
Investigations
211
Reported Crashes
167
Reported Fires
15
Reported Deaths