The service and repair manual for the 2000 Ford Contour — 2.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L V6 — 150 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Power Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door · SVT Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 248 complaints · 91 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2000 Contour manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 98
- General Information 1,513
- Accessories & Equipment 381
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 234
- Body & Frame 165
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 158
- Restraints 212
- Drivelines & Axles 15
- Steering 149
- Electrical 172
- Suspension 74
- Engine Mechanical 152
- Transmission 65
- Engine Performance 1,239
- Front 214
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2000 Contour
- Equipment — other › labels · 99V361000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. an incorrect label was installed on the driver side rear door. this label contains instructions for the activation of the childproof saf.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 06E022000Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components · 00V075000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). a pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corr.
Owners have filed 248 complaints and Ford has issued 91 technical service bulletins for the 2000 Contour. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2000 Contour manual
Is this manual specific to the 2000 Contour?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2000 model year, covering the 2.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the Power Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, SVT Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2000 Contour problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2000 Contour, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2000 Contour wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2000 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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