2000 Ford Contour fuel system, gasoline problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2000 Ford Contour — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford contour. The contact stated that after refueling, a strong odor of fuel was emitted from the vehicle. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the…”
filed Sep 15, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford contour. The contact stated that when putting fuel in the vehicle, the fuel would spill onto the ground. The dealer stated that the fuel filter grommet failed. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 00v350000 (fuel…”
filed Nov 22, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt
020503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Contour | 26 | 6% |
| 1998 Contour | 62 | 7% |
| 1997 Contour | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 Contour | 29 | 5% |
| 1995 Contour | 83 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Contour
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.