NHTSA Recall 01V045000: Master cylinder (service brakes) and vacuum (service brakes)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 2000 Ford Contour.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V045000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01S04 |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | February 14, 2001 |
| Owner notification | January 28, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with an incorrect power brake booster and master cylinder assembly.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V045000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Contour | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.