2000 Ford Contour Review

2000 Ford Contour is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 185.30 in length and 54.40 in height. Made in United States, 2000 Ford Contour has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 22,905 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 2000 Ford Contour. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 20 of gasoline in the city and 20 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Contour
Trims Available: 2
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $22,905 USD
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY
Tires: 215/50R16
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Ford Contour 2000 Trims

2000 Ford Contour Sport

Engine: 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 28 - 29 HWY

2000 Ford Contour SVT

Engine: 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1FAFP68G0YK106075
  • 1FAFP68G0YK114581
  • 1FAFP68G0YK130926
  • 1FAFP68G1YK100091
  • 1FAFP68G2YK106322
  • 1FAFP68G2YK135030
  • 1FAFP68G2YK135173
  • 1FAFP68G5YK129514
  • 1FAFP68G6YK135869
  • 1FAFP68G7YK105487
  • 1FAFP68G7YK114111
  • 1FAFP68G7YK125061
  • 1FAFP68G8YK137915
  • 1FAFP68G8YK137980
  • 1FAFP68G3YK135585
  • 1FAFP68G9YK137910

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 00V075000 started on /Date(952578000000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.

Consequence: IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES.

Recall 00V228001 started on /Date(966571200000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 01V045000 started on /Date(982126800000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.

Consequence: IF EITHER THE MASTER CYLINDER OR POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS SUBSEQUENTLY SERVICED WITH ONLY ONE OF THE CORRECT BRAKE BOOSTER OR MASTER CYLINDER PARTS, BRAKE PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT CONTOUR BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER IN EACH OF THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 06E022000 started on /Date(1142226000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

Recall 08E033000 started on /Date(1208145600000-0400)/.

Summary: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

Recall 99V361000 started on /Date(946443600000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. THIS LABEL CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCKS.

Consequence: THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BELIEVE THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED WHEN IT WAS NOT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE DOOR TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Recall 00V350000 started on /Date(972882000000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE BI-FUEL SYSTEM. IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.

Consequence: IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2000 Ford Contour look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2000 Ford Contour’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 miles, which is lower then 1999 Ford Contour.

The 2000 Ford Contour is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 7 recalls recorded in our database for 2000 Ford Contour that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2000 Ford Contour is its excellent fuel economy. 2000 Ford Contour has a 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 20/28 - 29 mpg city/highway.

Ford All models of 2000

Ford Contour

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Crown Victoria

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Econoline

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Econoline Wagon

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Escort

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Excursion

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Expedition

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Explorer

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-150

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-250 SD

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-350 SD

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-450 SD

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-550

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-650

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-750

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Focus

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Focus Wagon

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Mustang

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Ranger

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Taurus

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Taurus Wagon

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Windstar

$17,035 - $22,905
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

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