Electrical wiring harness failed, causing tail lights/interior lights, and parking lights to go out.had it fixed for $181.90 3/23/99 as of 7/2/99 dealer says he has no information on recall.
1996 Ford Contour electrical complaints
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While driving instrument panel flickered on and off, and vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have caused a crash. The occupant was not able to restart the vehicle. Dealer has not yet looked at vehicle. Please provide further information.
Headlight switch and mount failed/burned up/lights won't turn off/on, needed replacing, dashboard components always run hot; fuel door lever inside car doesn't work reliably & door sticks; egr hose failed, took ford 1.5 weeks to get one in, no guidelines re: this hose ever needing replaced, & it costs $93??!?!
Consumer was driving approximately 55mph, noticed smells of burning rubber, and experienced power failure at the same time, city garage #10 said the wiring harness for the alternator was bad, causing a short repaired the wiring and replaced the alternator with a rebuilt one, a serpentine belt was also replaced.
Pe98063, the headlights and tail lights malfuctioned, which caused the lights to go on and off. This may cause visual difficulty, and may result in an accident. Dealer replaced headlights, but problem is reoccurring. Eadelr did determine an "electrical problem". Please provide further information.
In june 1998 replaced brake pads, and had rotors turned because they were warped. Had to replace brake pads again, including rotors in february 1999. Two months later rotors again warped. In july 1998 had to replace alternator. In april 1999 dash lights and tail lights quit working - had headlight switch replaced.
Consumer experienced a series of electrical problems which resulted in a fire. All lights inside and outside went out except the headlamps. Also, fuses blew out too often and smoke came from the turn signal. Mechanic replaced the turn signal and noticed that all other wires in the steering column were damaged. Dealership insisted that if there was no extnded warranty they would not repair.
An electrical short under the dash caused headlights to become inoperable, also resulting in damages to the electrical wiring harness. Cause unknown.
Ford need to replace this car with a safe one! Come on 6 electrical failures? When will the fire start from the failures?..dateline nbc next!
The plastic insulation on the electrical wiring burned off, causing a short circuit in the heating system, heat remains on high. *ak.et.
Consumer was driving vehicle on the highway when the instrument and tail lights went out. Learned that the switch was burnt out and needed to replace the electrical harness & switch.
Alternator failed.
Headlights and dashlights did not work when switch was turned on. Dealer contacted, and stated the headlight switch was burnt out, wires and the connector were all burnt out also, vehcile should not be driven due to a fire hazard.
Wiring harness failure caused short in electrical system.
Emergency hand brake failed.
Ignition switch failed.
Consumer was driving and car stalls, dealer can't find the problem. Please describe .
Experienced intermittent failure of ignition switch, upon turning key, engine won't start, instead windshield wipers movedwithout engaging wiper switch.
While driving, vehicle's engine shuts off. Please describe.
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