2000 Ford Contour visibility problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2000 Ford Contour — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *tr”
filed Mar 19, 2010
“Dashboard began slowly warping over a year. It got to the point where visibility ahead was compromised, and the defroster vents were no longer functioning. Dealer would not cover a replacement, so I had the work done at a local body shop at my full cost. So far, the replacement dash is ok. *tr”
filed Apr 14, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
04189 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
041514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 9, 2004Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
031501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 12, 2004
Visibility problems in other Contour years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Contour | 38 | 9% |
| 1998 Contour | 43 | 5% |
| 1997 Contour | 19 | 9% |
| 1996 Contour | 41 | 7% |
| 1995 Contour | 43 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Contour
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.