Power Train Related Problems of the 2000 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2000 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford Contour


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2000 Ford Contour

The Automatic Transmission problem

Engine check light has been on, and vehicle runs roughly. Took vehicle to dealer 4 times. Dealer stated that catalytic converter needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

When placing the vehicle in park, the keys will not come out of the ignition, when restarting the car, it won't go in to any gear.   Read details...

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

Intermittently vehicle would not start or when it does, it is unable to shift out of gear. Also, unable to remove key from iginition switch after turning vehicle off. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop on two occasions, and informed that they could not duplicate problem.   Read details...


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