1997 Ford Contour: headlights failing or too dim

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 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 Feb 2, 2004 · Electrical · CA

When the headlights were turned on they operated properly but the tail lights and interior lights did not. This vehicle was recalled and repaired for this problem on 10/19/1999. Recall# 99v103000 subject: headlight switch/wiring harness.

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 Jun 6, 2001 · Electrical, Lights · GA

I carried my car to the dealership for recall service. The dealership never completed the recall work, but did bill ford for it. The dealership later offered to fix the symptoms that the faulty parts were causing for a fee or $279. I did not have $279 at the time to pay for the service so I purchased the parts for $101. After I had installed the parts, I saw a note in the package that described what the dealer sold to me. The dealership actually sold me the recall repair kit. I have the documentation and original part to prove this is the case. *ak also tail lights and dash lights are inoperable,head light switch has burned out, consumer states he should be reimbursed for the warranty work , consumer states he has in his possession the recalled part and that hte dealership did not perform the work, that they claim they replaced, even though the warranty work was not performed by dealership the ford motor company was billed for the warranty repairs.

Filed Jan 6, 2001 · Engine, Lights · OH

I only have 2 speeds on my heater blower,lo and 2. I also have had smoke comming from under the dash or from a heater vent when the heater has been on. When I go over a bump regardless of how small there is a thump sound that comes from the trunk area. The suspension system seems to hit really hard with any kind of bump in the road. I also had to have the headlight switch assy fixed according the recall because of taillight and panel failure.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Electrical, Lights · FL

Terminal at the headlight switch and wires was damaged which caused anti- freeze to leak .

Filed Aug 23, 1999 · Electrical · VA

Headlights keep blowing out and all the window's aren't working because of a fuse that keeps blowing out.

Filed Feb 3, 1999 · Lights · VA

While driving at night all lights go out except for front headlight and fog lights. Consumer had this problem repaired before, and the problem has returned.