Component Record

Ford Contour 1999 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

31 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1999 Ford Contour - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V350000Reported October 30, 2000 - 3,750 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 3,750 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure94 Electrical System71 Engine55 Brakes49 Unknown Or Other46 Visibility43

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.