Headlights are inopertive, causing impaired vision. Dealer states headlight switch has melted, causing all lights to fail.
1996 Ford Contour: multiple warning lights
7 of the 562 complaints about the 1996 Ford Contour describe multiple warning lights.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 20 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Multiple warning lights by model year
- 19991
- 19981
- 19967
What owners say
Vehicle was taken in for recall # 99 v 103 000 for the head lights. Headlights and wiring harness were replaced. A month later , headlights and tail lights and all dash lights went out. Please provide any further information.
Would be driving when all lights in vehicle would go out, and then vehicle would stall. Alternator failed to charge battery. Took to dealership, had battery replaced for 4th time in 3 years.
Consumer has defective parts , such as. Headlight switch is ticking noise inside of the vehicle, and all dashboard lights are out.
Engine check light is on and there is a burning smell within the vehicle. Also, all the lights on the dashboard aren't working, and the water pump had to be replaced.
All the all the lights are working intermittently. Also, when using the A/C unit consumer has to put the A/C on high in order to use the system.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure
- A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes...
- Some vehicles may experience a no start condition and / or the 10 amp gfi injector fuse may open
- World wide diagnostics service tip.
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Under hood wire harness
- Exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement
Related recalls
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain my 1996-1998 passenger vehicles built at the kansas city, cuautitlan assembly plants or on my 1999 passenger vehcles built at the automotive alliance international assembly plants, the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. The damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector and, due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition.
- Risk
- The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material creasing the potential for a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness. Owner notification began august 29, 2001. 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 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V230000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Ford Contour warning lights
Is multiple warning lights a common problem on the 1996 Ford Contour?
7 of 562 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Contour (1%) mention multiple warning lights. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Ford Contour?
There is 1 recall and 20 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Ford Contour
Headlights 54Stalling 34Overheating 24Fire or smoke 21Check engine light 17Engine failure 11Loss of power 11Transmission failure 10Won't start 9ABS 8Brake failure 8Ball joint 6Power windows 6Seat belt 6Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Sudden acceleration 5Tire blowout 5
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