Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Ford Contour has 10 NHTSA brakes complaints and 3 brakes-related recalls.
10
Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
06E022000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLE...
00V075000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR...
01V045000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSE... |
| Sep 5, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | MY REAR BRAKES WILL NOT STAY ON MY CAR AND KEEP FALLING OFF INTO THE DRUMS. *TR |
| Mar 1, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 2000 WINDSTAR. ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAVE HAD CAR LOOKED AT 4 TIMES AND TOLD "PROBLEM" (A SEAL... |
| May 5, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I WAS DRIVING IN THE EVENING RETURNING HOME-I BRAKED FOR THE RED LIGHT AND HEARD METAL ON METAL ON T... |
| Mar 2, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | EVERY TIME I TAKE MY CAR IN FOR MAINTENANCE THEY TELL ME THERE IS A LIST OF RECALLS ON IT SO I TOOK ... |
| Jul 13, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE APPLYING HIS BRAKES,THE PEDAL IS VERY LOOSE TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS A LITTLE BRAKING POWER. ... |
| Jan 19, 2001 | PARKING BRAKE | EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CUT BY RUBBING AGAINST TIRE ON LEFT REAR, DUE TO MISMATCHED CABLE GROMMET AND ... |
| Oct 12, 2000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. TRIED TO OVERCORRECT THE CAR AND TURNED THE WHEEL TOO HARD, THE BRAKES LOC... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS | BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END, AIR BAG... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE TRUCK PULLS FAR TO THE LEFT. *AK |