1998 Ford Contour: airbag warning light

Filed Feb 19, 2009 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford contour. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. After a week of the air bag illuminating, he drove the vehicle to a local repair shop for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the front driver's side crash impact sensor was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v243000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) was directly related to the recall. The manufacturer stated that the vine was not included in the recall; therefore, they were not liable for the repair costs. The current mileage was 102,815 and failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · 35,000 miles · CA

The consumer is experiencing problems with the accelerator cable. When the consumer takes his foot off the pedal the engine does not return to it's lower idling speed. The consumer is also experiencing electrical problems. The air bag light stays flashing. Owner has contacted the dealer and because of the VIN, this vehicle is not included in any recalls relating to the defects of this vehicle.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Airbags · 89,714 miles · VA

Regarding the federal safety agency campaign id # 99v243000, concerning ford motor company recall 99s23 on 1998 ford contour. The federal safety agency web page lists the remedy as: dealer will install air bag sensors with revised wiring insulation. In addition, vehicles which have the air bag warning light lit, will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed. My 1998 ford contour has had the wiring replaced when I brought the car in for it's annual inspection, and the air bag warning light was flashing code 51. Once the wiring was replaced, the air bag light remained lit, and the car failed the safety inspection. Ford customer service, and the ford dealership (freedom ford, 1020 w. Mercury blvd. Hampton va), refuse to replace the diagnostic monitor unless I pay for it. I would like the nhsta to remove the wording from their web page regarding this replacement, or inform me that ford motor company is responsible for the remedy. Thank you.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Airbags · 190,000 miles · NH

Recall no.#99s23, airbag sensor module: recall no.#01f22, heater blower resister: when the vehicle is running the air bag light stays on at all times. Also intermittently the heater will not work properly when the system is engaged. The heater will also blow out a foul odor similar to sulfur. There is a recall for this make, model and year vehicle but, the consumer's is not a part of the recall.

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Airbags · 36,000 miles · MI

Airbag light flashing 4-4, something to do with front air bag sensor, affected in damp conditions and occasionally for no reason. Dealer looked at them and greased them for better connection, but wouldn't do any further work because my car doesn't fall under existing recall of same symptoms and problem. 1998 ford contour se sport, with 64,000 miles and excellent condition. Still an ongoing problem, no injuries or crashes yet, but my understanding is that my airbags will not function if flashing during accident, that could be nasty. Thanks again fords for trying you best to fit me under that existing recall!!! Ha!

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Airbags · 56,500 miles · NY

Air bag light is on flashing 4-2. This indicates a failure in the front left crash sensor. Under recall 99v243000 (ford # 99s23) this was supposed to be replaced. Ford indicated that the recall work was performed on feb. 28th, 2000. I picked up the vehicle on feb 29th, 2000. If the recall work was performed, it lasted less than 4 years. Ford stated to take it to local ford dealer, but no further recall was planned. A recall fix should last more than 4 years, especially on a safety system.

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Airbags · 88,359 miles · WA

The vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under recall 99v‑234. The air bag light did not reset and the vehicle was returned to the dealer who determined the the air bag diagnostic monitor needed to be replaced. The dealer refused to replace this component per the recall notice and refused to provide a copy of the recall letter to the consumer. Ph

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Airbags · CO

While driving and without prior warning the airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer is aware of the problem.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Airbags · CO

The air bag light illuminated on the dash board.

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Airbags · WI

Consumer states the air bag light started flashing on and off, and was instructed to bring it in when flashing. (it was a defective component in the replacement module-per consumer)

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Airbags · IA

99 v 243 000/air bag sensor assembly: air bag light remains on while driving. Dealer contacted. *ak nothing has changed since consumer first reported the problem to the federal safety agency and the ford company. The warning light is still blinking. Consumer refuses to pay for repairs because the ford company knows it is a problem.

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Airbags · AZ

Took vehicleto dealer for recall 99v243000 repairs in march of 2000. Dealer replaced diagnostic monitor for airbag system. 15 months after original parts were replaced. Airbag warning light was flashing. Took back to dealer, and they stated that diagnostic monitor failed, which had been replaced prior.