Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Ford Contour owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
This complaint is to replace previous complaint #10023062. I am sorry for the inconvenience, I feel that I May have left out pertinent information. My vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel tank pipe grommet. I took my vehicle to another auto repair service rather than the dealer where I had bought it. This auto repair service informed me of recall 00V350000. I then took the vehicle to the dealer where I bought the vehicle from. I had told them about the recall that I had learned about. They informed me that this recall was not for my particular vehicle. I understand that the dealership does not have my particular vehicle on recall for this problem. However, it seems a big coincidence that some other 2000 Ford Contour vehicles do and I have the same problem, yet my vehicle is not on the recall list. Maybe there are more that do need to be recalled? …
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. This has happened several times : at first it only happened when the gas tank was less than 1/4 full, then at 1/2 tank, now 3/4 full. We try to keep the tank full. NHTSA has a recall id # 04V421000 for the 1999 and later Mercury cougar that has the identical fuel delivery module as the 2000 Ford Contour (v-6). This recall should be expanded to include Ford Contour and Mercury mystique v-6 models at the very least. NHTSA has also recalled the 2000 Ford focus with similar fdm design defects and performance problems
Tl* 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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the filler pipe grommet was leaking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 00V350000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 173,000.
Vehicle leaking fuel from fuel tank pipe grommet. Took the car to other repair facility other than dealer, this repair facility informed me of the recall 00V350000. I then took the car to the Ford dealership where I had bought the vehicle new. They informed me that this recall was not issued for my car. Is there any way to check for myself if this recall is indeed on my car? VIN # [redacted] Ford Contour se sport. I feel the dealer May be mishandling the repair.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's gas tank strap detached on 07/01/06. A strap was observed hanging from under the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined that the right hand fuel tank assembly strap had become detached. The independent repair shop contacted the dealer who contacted the manufacturer to order fuel tank assembly strap. The manufacturer determined that the fuel tank assembly strap was on back order and that there was not a specific date when the part would arrive.
Stalls for no apparent reason. It appears that when fuel gets down to approx. 1/2 tank, it will stall out at any time. Fill tank and it will be okay. Chapman Ford in columbia pa. Said it would cost about $500.00 to fix. I asked why and they said thats the way Ford made it. He also said the focus has the same problem. Even though we have not had an accident, we have had close calls. Various incident dates for past six months. Even if its fixed, there is no guarantee how long it will last. I think it's a lousy answer.
For the past year I have not been able to drive my 2000 Ford Contour se when the gas tank gets below 1/2 tank. I t begins sputtering and stalling below that. It dies out entire.ly at 1/4 tank. I thought it was water in the fuel at first. And kept my tank filled and utilized a "heet" type product. It begame appearant during the spring and summer that the issue was not water icing up in the fuel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Contour. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was half full, the engine would hesitate, lose power, surge and stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel pump and fuel filter were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford Contour. The contact stated that when putting fuel in the vehicle, the fuel would spill onto the ground. The dealer stated that the fuel filter grommet failed. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 00V350000 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly). The current and failure mileages were 67,400.
Tl 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. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 00V350000 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly).
Related recalls
Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. These vehicles May have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Fuel System complaints in other Contour years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2000 Ford Contour?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2000 Ford Contour, 19% of the model year's 199 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (17 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Ford Contour fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 00V-350 (tank assembly, Oct 30, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Contour fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 57,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.