Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2000 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows seven common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2000 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank assembly (eight problems).


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2000 Ford Contour

The Fuel Pump problem

The car hesitates, stalls, loses power, surges, etc. While accelerating onto the freeway, going up hills, turning onto a highway etc. We've been lucky that it has only happened when we had a shoulder to coast on to. We could have easily been rear-ended by other vehichles in traffic.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Contour. The current mileage was 134,112. The failure mileage was 114,112. While driving 70mph the vehicle hesitated a few times and then the engine died. The vehicle was restarted after 15 minutes. The dealer stated the fuel tank had failed.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

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.   Read details...


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