1997 Ford Contour lights problems

Filed Mar 6, 2009 · Brakes, Fuel system · 87,000 miles · NC

Could not get an inspection sticker - no mechanic could find out why the check engine will not go off -very costly. It stalls when raining, the passenger door handle does not work, it has to warm up for 5 minutes before it will move, the tail lights came loose, causing melting of housing, every valve imaginable has been replaced, belt squeals when air or defrost turned on.

Filed Jul 5, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford contour. The contact stated that the defroster stopped working. The vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall # 01i009000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring) in 2001. The instrument panel and tail lights also do not work. The vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall # 99v103000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) in 1999. The current mileage is 92,794 and failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Lights · 119,533 miles · OH

Dt: the consumer stated that 1997 ford contour was having a problem with the interior lights and the tail lights. The consumer bought the vehicle used, and ford told her that the taillights were on recall 99v133000 and was already fixed. The dealership will not fix the vehicle again. The consumer did not want to pay for the repairs, and she wanted some one to fix it. The consumer has only owned the vehicle for one month. The car is at the dealership right now being checked.

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Lights · CT

The headlight switch wiring caused an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, the park lights and tail lights.

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · NY

Headlights overheated, causing the electrical harness to melt.*ak the consumer noticed that the vehicle lights were not working. The federal safety agency campaign id number : 99v103000. The problem has not been corrected as of yet.

Filed Mar 29, 2004 · Lights · 83,000 miles · MA

Car had a problem with lights which I feel should have been cover under recall 99v‑103 (ford campain number 99s14). But was told my VIN # 1fal653xvk143361 was not covered. The problem is ecactlly as stated in the recall. I feel the problem is more wide spread than ford is saying.

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Lights · NC

E-mail fm c. Reynolds (nc) complaint owner of a 1997 ford contour unable to obtain replacement lens fm ford motor company. *mr *scc

Filed Jun 9, 2003 · Lights · 78,000 miles · NJ

Turn signal makes clicking noise when signal not in use. Signals do work. This lasted on/off for 7 months, then smoke started coming out of steering column.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Lights · WA

Vehicle experienced same defec tas mentioned in recall #99v103000 concerning headlights. Ths vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *nlm.....

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Tail lights and interior dash lights went out without warning. This was due to light switch harness connectors melting, shorting out the wires.