One problem related to mechanical parking brake has been reported for the 2000 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Contour based on all problems reported for the 2000 Contour.
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.