Contour
Ford Contour: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Ford Contour1994–2000
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1994–2000 |
| Engines | Petrol 2,0–2,5 L (93–149 kW) |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm |
| Length | 4,689 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,254–1,390 kg |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 4 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,549 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 82 | 2000 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 39 | 2000 |
| Visibility and wipers | 30 | 2000 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 2000 |
| Engine and cooling | 20 | 2000 |
| Airbags | 12 | 2000 |
| Brakes | 11 | 2000 |
| Speed control and cruise | 10 | 2000 |
| Lights | 6 | 2000 |
| Seats | 6 | 2000 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000: 252 complaints, 12 with a crash and 10 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.