Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2000 Ford Contour.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems |
Emergency brake cable cut by rubbing against tire on left rear, due to mismatched cable grommet and bracket. Either grommet or bracket is wrong part. Either an assembly or design defect. Damages both tire and cable. Can email digital photos.