2000 Ford Contour Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT POWER…
NHTSA campaign 01V045000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Feb 14, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.
The risk
IF EITHER THE MASTER CYLINDER OR POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS SUBSEQUENTLY SERVICED WITH ONLY ONE OF THE CORRECT BRAKE BOOSTER OR MASTER CYLINDER PARTS, BRAKE PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT CONTOUR BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER IN EACH OF THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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More Ford Contour recalls
- 1998 Ford Contour and 1 other model — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS…
- 1996–1998 Ford Contour and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN MY 1996-1998 PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE…
- 1995–1996 Ford Contour and 1 other model — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH…
- 1998–2000 Ford Contour — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL VEHICLES
- 2000 Ford Contour and 9 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V045000 (manufacturer number 01S04). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.