Ford Contour 2001
Model Contour made in 2001 by Ford got 4 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2001
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 15020 | 06/01/2001 | 622837 | Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concern noted. *tt | 10/23/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 14401 | 01/01/2000 | 620436 | Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) with no driveability concern noted. *tt | 08/07/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| CSP-08B01 | 05/16/2008 | 10026389 | 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 | 10/23/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 14838 | 04/01/2001 | 619324 | 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 | 05/23/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| While traveling about 60mph on the highway the vehicle started to vibrates and the stall without prior warning. ts | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/09/2006 | 1 | 05/26/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 36000 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning dashboard is peeling, and the vents are falling onto the floor. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | WICKLIFFE | 44092 | MULLINAX FORD | 440/585-8000 |