2001 Ford Contour Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Contour years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Contour. That ranks 7th out of 7 Contour model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 36,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford Contour problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford Contour recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford Contour.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning dashboard is peeling, and the vents are falling onto the floor. *ak
While traveling about 60mph on the highway the vehicle started to vibrates and the stall without prior warning. Ts
Other Ford Contour years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Contour | 199 | 5 |
| 1999 Contour | 419 | 3 |
| 1998 Contour | 846 | 9 |
| 1997 Contour | 218 | 5 |
| 1996 Contour | 563 | 8 |
| 1995 Contour | 891 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Contour?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Contour?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Ford Contour a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Contour model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.