2000 Ford Contour Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2000 Ford Contour documents the 4-door sedan in the Base, LX, Power, SE and SVT trims, five in all, powered by either the 2.5L DOHC V6 or the 2.0L DOHC inline-four, both naturally aspirated, with the four also listed as a bi-fuel gasoline/LPG engine. That bi-fuel option is why the fuel system procedures and specifications run to two arrangements on the smaller engine, while the V6 keeps a single gasoline set. Torque values are given per engine, and the wiring diagrams and diagnostics cover the electrical system, body structure and fuel system of the sedan.
Engines covered
- 2.5L V6 (155 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline or bi-fuel gasoline/LPG
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
- LX
- Power
- SE
- SVT
Known issues on the 2000 Contour. Seven recalls are logged against the 2000 Contour. One covers an incorrect childproof lock label on the driver-side rear door, so an owner could believe the lock was set when it was not. Another concerns seat belt buckle bases not properly heat treated, which may not restrain an occupant in a crash. A third involves cars built with a mismatched power brake booster and master cylinder. Owners have filed 252 complaints with NHTSA, most on the structure at 67, the fuel system at 34 and the electrical system at 26. Body, fuel system and brake procedures in this manual cover those areas.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. THIS LABEL CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE CHILDPROOF SAF
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORR
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
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
STEERING COLUMN SHIPPED WITHOUT CRUSH PAD - REUSE ORIGINAL CRUSH PAD IF NOT DAMAGED. *TT
REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 91 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
2000 FORD CONTOUR SE SPORT AUTOMATIC, 64,200 MILES. MY PREGNANT WIFE AND I WERE REAR ENDED BY A MAN IN A FORD CARGO VAN DOING ABOUT 40 MPH, NOT PAYING ATTENTION. CONDITIONS WERE SU
2000 FORD CONTOUR SE SPORT AUTOMATIC, 64,200 MILES. MY PREGNANT WIFE AND I WERE REAR ENDED BY A MAN IN A FORD CARGO VAN DOING ABOUT 40 MPH, NOT PAYING ATTENTION. CONDITIONS WERE SU
Showing the 2 most serious of 252 complaints filed with NHTSA.
