Visibility Related Problems of the 2000 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows six common visibility related problems of the 2000 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the defogger (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (four problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Ford Contour


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2000 Ford Contour

The Defogger problem

The leading edge of the dashboard (portion nearest the windshield) has "warped" upward severely (6+ inches!). It now presses against the windshield, preventing the defroster from functioning properly at all. This is a safety hazard especially during winter months.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

In my wifes car the dashboard near the windshield is starting to come up its right near the vent in the car it makes drive the car more difficult due to the dash is now block part of the windshield I was told this has happened to some one before and I would like to have this looked into.   Read details...

The Blower problem

Vehicle was parked in sunlight everyday; blower separated from dashboard and dashboard is now warped badly. No recall notice/ bulletin received from dealership in which vehicle was purchased from.   Read details...


Visibility related problems in other Ford Contour model year vehicles:



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