2000 Ford Contour service bulletins & manufacturer communications
91 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford Contour. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 91
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for s…CSP-08B01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2008
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt020503 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 21, 2005
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0420 and/or p0430/ 2.5l engine only. *tt04104 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 21, 2004
- Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt041814 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p0171/p0174 or p1072/p0175 stored in memory or as hard faults. Hesitation, lack of power or runs rough condition. *tt17174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt031514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with no hard fault. *tt17009 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure. *tt16880 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition. *tt03103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 26, 2003
- Compressed natural gas (cng). Rough idle or no start when cold. Vehicles equipped with cng bi-fuel engine only. *tt03102 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 26, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Instrument panel warpage repair. *tt *jb0346 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 3, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Replacement speaker installation tips. *tt022001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concerns noted. *tt16028 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Subject regarding instrument panel cover warpage. *jg01B78 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2002
- Battery lamp on, however the charging system is functioning properly. *tt15830 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection. *tt0253 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 18, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the cd4e transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine shaft speed sensor replacement, possible diagnostic trouble…0224 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 4, 2002
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle. *tt15636 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Owner notification program 01b78 supplement #1 regarding instrument panel cover warpage. *tt01B78 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles may exhibit rough idle or no start when cold. *tt01231 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 26, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or egr diagnostic trouble codes 332, p0401, p1407 (lackof egr flow). *tt15390 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Information to aid in diagnosis for clarification of lock-off solenoid and solenoid tank valve coil rsistances for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt01214 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Some cng bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a hesitation when accelerating fromt he stopped position while operating inthe natural gas mode. *tt01195 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may experience warpage of the instrument panel cover at the front edge of the instument panel cover near the windshield, above the instrument cluster and around the g…01B78 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel cng vehicle parameter identification data (pid), inputs and outputs as a diagnostic aid for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt01136 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 9, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a/c discharge air temperatures differences of greater than 10 degrees f from registers on left side of dash than on right. *tt15065 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concern noted. *tt15020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp or run rough after the catalyst is removed and / or replaced. This may be due to vacuum leaks as a result of tolerance s…14877 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2001
- Some vehicles with cd4e transmissions built 7/1/2000 thru 12/20/200 may exhibit intermittent loss of both first and second gear, (reported as a loss of power) tcil lamp flash, malf…14838 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with cd4e transaxle, (does not apply to mtx) may exhibit a power steering grunt / moan type noise when returning from a right turn. *tt14836 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt0147 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps (drl) may exhibit the high beam indicator in the instrument cluster flashing when the daytime running lamps are on. *tt14775 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission during steady cruise driving or under light acceleration. *tt0114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 22, 2001
- On some vehicles, an objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor following aggressive driving, such as full-throttle acceleration may occur. *tt00252 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 2000
- A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes between the compuvalve connections when connecting or disconnecting the main com…00239 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Vehicles may experience no start condition when the wiper switch is in the intermittent or low-speed setting during vehicle start-up. *jb00186 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 4, 2000
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation. *jb14355 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch cylinder snap ring with respect to the legs of the forward clutch piston. *jb00182 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement. *jb00S03 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Due to an internal design change to the solenoid tank valve, the pressure release device (prd) can no longer be removed from the tank valve without first venting the fuel tank. **m…0085 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 17, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak at approximately 30 minutes. **mr14077 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes. **mr8571 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (pcm) replacement during service and may not run on cng or lpg., recalibration of the pcm/replacement. *mjs00611 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 20, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5 engine and built after may 25, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 min…8334 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *mjs0037 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 7, 2000
- Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. *tt13866 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles built on december 13, 1999, at kansas city assembly plant may exhibit a creaking or grunting type noise from the rear suspension. *tt8195 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. The idle speed may also remain slightly high…8128 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 min…8054 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *mjs0019 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) with no driveability concern noted. *tt14401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard/no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approxinately 30 minut…13830 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines may exhibit symptoms of clutch slippage or no clutch engagement after performinb repairs to the clutch system. *mjs13761 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- The new synthetic transmision fluid must be used whenever adding fluid or performing any type of service to the transaxle for vehicles equipped with the mtx-75 5-speed manual trans…7822 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in fluid collecting on the main control assembly. *tt99249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Concerns with the interior lamp staying on. *tt99248 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt99234 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt13468 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt13454 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Experiencing an intermittentnoise described as a buzz or rattle from the center of the instrument panel or behind the cluster area. *tt13542 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt7451 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt7430 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Service tip on clearing transaxle shift tables. *tt99209 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color. *tt13355 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt7249 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles with rear disc brakes may exhibit a squeak in the rear suspension area. *tt13387 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on investigating hard start / no start conditions accompanied by overfueling in ambients below 32f/0c, on vehicles with vct equipped 2.0l zetec engines. *tt13386 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999