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.
The worst 2001 Ford Contour problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Ford Contour 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no...
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmissions built 7/1/2000 thru 12/20/200 may exhibit intermittent loss of both...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) with...
What 2001 Ford Contour owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning dashboard is peeling, and the vents are falling onto the floor.
While traveling about 60mph on the highway the vehicle started to vibrates and the stall without prior warning. Ts
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Questions about the 2001 Ford Contour
Is the 2001 Ford Contour reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 Ford Contour, close to a typical Contour model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Ford Contour?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Contour have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ford Contour have the most body problems?
The Ford Contour model years with the most body complaints are 1999 (93 complaints), 2000 (79 complaints) and 1998 (18 complaints).
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