Sway bar failure caused vehicle to make rattling noise while turning left. Yh
1996 Ford Contour lights complaints
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Have had numerous problems: interior/brake lights failed to light. Replaced switch twice. Fuel filler door will not open with latch inside. Never worked. Cigarette lighter failed. Power window on driver's side has failed. Car intermittently will not start due to drained battery. Mechanic could find no cause for this related to alternator/charging system of car. Never able to fix this. Trunk leaks water around seal. Abs light keeps coming on . Mechanic could find no problem with ABS. Air conditioner/heater would only blow out defrost setting. Also bad smell comes from AC when on. Rear seat belts keep jamming; not able to use sometimes because they won't come out. Worst problem so far: transmission has failed. Not yet fixed. I loved this car once, now I hate it! The whole thing should be recalled.
Recall 99v‑103 000 /headlight swtch/wiringharness: recall received. Vehicle headlight would intermittently go off/on. Took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs and problem still remained. Could this be a repair failure? Can the federal safety agency provide additional information on thie matter.
Recall repair (99v‑103) completed, however harness connector assembly replaced and not the switch, panel lights feel hot to the touch and illumination is dim after repair work completed. Mjs
Recall component failed prior to recall notice (99v‑103), consumer is having trouble with refunding. Mjs
Recall # 99v103000 ford/headlight swtich/wiring harness; owner received recall notice in july 1999. Owner has contact dealer numerous times. Dealer does not have parts to correct recall.
Recall repair on the head light switch (99v‑103) completed, however after repair the instrument panel lights do not always illuminate and are not as bright and after extended use of the headlights the resistor switch for panel lights is hot to the tough (required additional repairs). Mjs
Recall # 99v103000 ford/headlight switch/wiring harness; even though recall work was performed on august 24, 1999, the same problems still exists with the vehicle as stated in the recall. Dealer is refusing to correct.
When the headlights are turned on, the interior dash lights do not come on, making it impossible to see the instrument panel at night. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Rec'd recall 99v103000 & contacted dealer. Took vehicle in for headlight connector & it was replaced. When starting vehicle, it was very sluggish. Problem was not present before connector replaced. Owner not satisfied with repairs.
Wiring harness connector failed prior to recall notice causing instrument panel lights and tail lights not to illuminate(99v‑103). Nlm
Notified by dealer of recall #99v103000. Took to dealer for repairs. Supposedly took 10 minutes of repair. The panel lights still not on. Afterwards, received notice #99v103000 from dealer. Went to different dealer who refused repairs due to other dealership having already done repairs. *ak
Received manufacturer's recall 99s-14; ford/head light switch/wiring harness. Took vehicle in for repairs,three days later vehicle would not start; contacted dealer and informed of problem. Dealer informed consumer not to bring vehicle in because consumer refused to pay $48.00 for fuses for clock and radio. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
Received a manufacturer's recall notice #99s-14 ford/headlight switch /wiring harness; took vehicle to dealer shop for repairs; later on noticed instrument panel lights failed to operate. Notified dealer, and informed consumerthat it would c additional $48.00 to get the lights back on. Can the federal safety agency provide further detail on this matter.
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.
Tail lights along with the interior lights do not work. Dealer has been contacted.
Whenever headlight switch is turned on all other lights remain off. This condition has occurred on two other occasions that consumer paid for repairs. Manufacturer informed consumer that vehicle was not under any recall, any repairs made would be at consumer's expense.
Tail lamps and the instrument lights malfunctioned. There is a recall on the same failure. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although it includes the same recall description, involving the headlight switch. . Recall 93v103000
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??!?!
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.
The worst problem was the wheel falling off while in operation, with no warning. The axil, rotor, and balljoint was replaced. The heating and cooling is all messed up. The fan will only blow on low, it is niether hot nor cold. The tail lights and panel lights do not work. It's not a fuse
An electrical short under the dash caused headlights to become inoperable, also resulting in damages to the electrical wiring harness. Cause unknown.
The first noticable symptom was that my dashboard lights went out. I then learned that, although my headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and ememgency flashers still functioned, my running lights were also out. Upon taking the car into the dealership, I was informed that my headlight switch had shorted and caused damage to the interior wiring harness. To add further insult to injury, I had to purchase an entire wiring harness regardless of whether or not I wished to have the damage harness repaired or replaced because the needed parts could not be obtained separately. This has all been reported to ford motor company and they are looking into the matter. I have only reported my case to the federal safety agency after finding a listing in your online investigations database for action number pe98063 and thought that my story may pertain to this investigation. Thank you for your consideration.
Consumer experiencing loss of instrument and tail lights at the same time. Dealer notified and repaired malfunction at the cost to consumer, replaced headlamp switch and connector.
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.
Had headlights on & noticed smoke coming from dashboard. The headlight switch caught fire. Electrical system had shorted out. Took to dealer & called manufacturer informed owner's fault for electrical short & fire. Will not repair defect.
Faulty headlight switch caused dash and tail lights not to work.
Headlight switch circuit is severely overheating, causing the switch harness to burn and the switch to fail. Also, while driving at night the tail lights/dash lights 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.
Head lights very dim.
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