How do I know if my Ford Contour has a recall?

To know if your Ford Contour has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Ford Contour VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Ford Contour has an open recall?

If your Ford Contour is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Ford Contour does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Ford Contour are taken care of by Ford at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recalls

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22 Recalls

NHTSA 01V-045 · OEM 01S04

2000 Ford Contour Recall 01V045000

80 Potential Units Affected

IF EITHER THE MASTER CYLINDER OR POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS SUBSEQUENTLY SERVICED WITH ONLY ONE OF THE CORRECT BRAKE BOOSTER OR MASTER CYLINDER PARTS, BRAKE PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Ford Contour

NHTSA 01V-255 · OEM 01S23

1998 Ford Contour Mercury Mystique Recall 01V255000

108,000 Potential Units Affected

SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique

NHTSA 01V-230 · OEM 01S22

1996-1999 Ford Contour Mercury Mystique Recall 01V230000

342,962 Potential Units Affected

THE OPEN CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO ELECTRICAL ARCING THAT COULD MELT THE CONNECTOR HOUSING MATERIAL CREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique and 5 others

NHTSA 00V-367 · OEM 00S44

1995-1996 Ford Contour Mercury Mystique Recall 00V367000

262,559 Potential Units Affected

OVERHEATING OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND ODORS FROM BEARING GREASE, INSULATION AND OTHER INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS. IF ELECTRICAL CURRENT CONTINUES TO BE APPLIED TO THE MOTOR, INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS COULD IGNITE POSSIBLY IGNITING OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Ford Contour, 1996 Mercury Mystique and 2 others

NHTSA 00V-350 · OEM 00S38

1998-2000 Ford Contour Recall 00V350000

3,750 Potential Units Affected

IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Contour and 1 other

NHTSA 00V-228 · OEM 00S21

2000 Ford Windstar Lincoln Town Car Mercury Villager Recall 00V228001

144,435 Potential Units Affected

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Escort and 8 others

NHTSA 00V-075 · OEM 00S03

1996-2000 Ford Contour Mercury Mystique Recall 00V075000

436,200 Potential Units Affected

IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Contour and 10 others

Recalls

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Recall FAQs

If your Ford Contour is affected by a new safety recall, Ford will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Ford Contour has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Ford Contour for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Ford Contour is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Ford Contour for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Ford Contour for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Ford Contour will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Ford Contour by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Ford Contour that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Ford Contour, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Ford Contour VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Ford Contour Recalls

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There are 22 recalls that may affect your Ford Contour.

Check your Ford Contour for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Ford dealership near you.