2001 Ford Contour Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Ford Contour recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Ford Contour.

Most common 2001 Ford Contour problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2007-06-04, Power Train
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 MAJOR PROBLEM. *TR

2003-08-26, Structure
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

2003-07-01, Structure
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DASHBOARD IS PEELING, AND THE VENTS ARE FALLING ONTO THE FLOOR. *AK

2002-12-17, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATES AND THE STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TS

2001 Ford Contour questions

Does the 2001 Ford Contour have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Ford Contour at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Contour?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Ford Contour has been fixed?

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