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1997 Ford Contour visibility complaints

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Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Body, Engine · SC

Heat blower failed.

Filed Sep 21, 1999 · Visibility · OH

The fan motor switch failed to work. Would flicker but not on. Been to dealer & brought parts for fan motor. Dashboard pulled down & noticed the wires to fan motor had burnt out. Had replaced them.

Filed Jul 16, 1999 · Visibility · WA

Power window switches failed. Nlm

Filed Jul 12, 1999 · Visibility · TN · fire

While driving at 35 MPH smelled smoke, and heater switch caught on fire and burned.

Filed Jun 11, 1999 · Visibility · CO

Burned wires and melted connector at blower motor switch resistor, blower motor switch will not operate at second highest setting.

Filed Feb 2, 1999 · Visibility · MN

When turning blower on any temperature it does not work.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Windshield wiper spray malfunctioning, possible design flaw, sprays top and back of vehicle.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Right/rear electric window switch failure.mgm

Filed Oct 27, 1998 · Visibility · WA

Discovered crack in windshield, with no obvious cause. Went to nearest ford dealer (not selling dealer), and had them inspect it. Their body shop confirmed that it was cracked through both inner and outer glass layers, and that it was caused by

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