2001 Ford Contour Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Ford Contour. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I replaced the transmission in my 2001 ford contour in august, 2006. It is now june, 2007 and the transmission needs replacing again!!! I have heard from several people with contours that this is a common problem with that particular make/model. They have all gotten rid of theirs because of this…”
“While traveling on the highway and without prior warning dashboard is peeling, and the vents are falling onto the floor. *ak”
“While traveling about 60mph on the highway the vehicle started to vibrates and the stall without prior warning. Ts”
“Dashboard is separating from the structure and lifting upwards. This is causing an obstruction of the driver's view through the windshield. This may be caused by heat moisture. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Ford Contour as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.