2000 Ford Contour

2000 Ford Contour

The 2000 Ford Contour is a mid-size sedan that was available with a variety of engine and transmission options. The base engine was a 2.0-liter Zetec inline-four that produced 125 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. A more powerful 2.5-liter Duratec V6 was also available, producing 170 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. Both engines were available with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

Owners of the 2000 Ford Contour generally praise the vehicle’s comfortable ride, spacious interior, and responsive handling. However, some owners have reported issues with the vehicle’s engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical system.

Engine

• 2.0-liter Zetec Inline-Four
  • Intake manifold gasket failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, rough idle
    • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Timing belt failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Catastrophic engine failure
    • Solution: Replace timing belt
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 2.5-liter Duratec V6
  • Head gasket failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, white smoke from exhaust
    • Solution: Replace head gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • No Issues Found
• Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Transmission slipping
    • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, loss of power
    • Solution: Rebuild or replace transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noises, uneven tire wear
  • Solution: Replace struts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery dies quickly, even when the car is not running
  • Solution: Diagnose and repair electrical system
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming headlights, flickering dashboard lights
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Door lock failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Doors won’t lock or unlock
  • Solution: Replace door lock actuators
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Dashboard airbag deployment failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Airbag does not deploy in a crash
  • Solution: Replace dashboard airbag
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: 00V295000
• Power window failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Windows won’t go up or down
  • Solution: Replace power window motor or switch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2000 Ford Contour is a generally reliable vehicle, but it does have some potential issues that owners should be aware of. The most severe issues include engine failure, transmission failure, and suspension failure. These issues can be expensive to repair, but they are relatively rare. More common issues include battery drain, alternator failure, and interior problems. These issues are generally less severe and less expensive to repair. Overall, the 2000 Ford Contour is a good choice for a mid-size sedan, but it is important to be aware of the potential issues that can occur.