2001 Ford Contour problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Structure (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Contour model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2008-05-16 · CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Electrical System:ignition:module 2001-06-01 · 15020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concern noted. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2001-04-01 · 14838 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 trouble code p0758 (shift solenoid) or p0740 (tcc solenoid).
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2000-01-01 · 14401 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) with no driveability concern noted. *tt
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.