Intermittently the turn signal malfunctioned. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the bulb needed to be replaced.
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While driving engine suddenly shut off at highway speed. Consumer smelled smoke. Took vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that a circuit inside the headlamp burnt. *ak ++++++++++++++++++++
Dealership replaced the bronze terminals, but refused to replace the headlight switch as stated in the headlight switch/wire harness recall 99v103000. Instrument panel lights and headlights were not working properly. *ak
Vehicle didn't pass safety inspection due headlight lenses being opaque. *la
Vehicle is without dash lights and tail lights. Dealership will not honor recall.
Over a period of time the headlight lens faded. This made it difficult to see while driving at night. The dealership has been notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional information.
Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc. This vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have I driven a ford lately? Yes, and sorry I chose to do so.
I went to the ford dealership here in louisiana and showed them the papers that was sent to me concerning recalls for my year & make of car. I told them that some of the recalls on those papers was happening to my car and why haven't they been repaired when I brought my car in and they stated to me that if the VIN # for my car didn't come up as a recall and as long as the problem didn't exist then they could not repair it . And I stated that even though my VIN didn't come up and even though my car is having some these recalls problems yall are not going to repair them because my VIN # didn't come up and the problem is not existing right now all are not going to repair or fix these recalls, and I was told yes. Well, some of these recalls are existing on my car and I can't get the ford place to repair or fix them why is that? I think that's very unfair to the customer.
Consumer noticed a grinding noise while driving. Took to dealer, dealer stated the 2 front coil springs were broken. Please provide any further information.
I own a 1998 ford contour. I have been having several problems with the headlamps. The passenger side headlamp hold moisture inside and the driver side is starting to do the same thing. Not only this but both headlamps go out of aim every so often. When the lights are on low beam I can't see ten feet in front of the car and I have to drive with the high beams on so I can see what is in front of me. This has caused four near misses. Two with deers, one with a mail box, and on with another car. I don't know if the moisture in the headlights has anything to do the brightness of the headlights themselves. When I had the headlights aimed for the third time I asked the dealer about the moisture problem and they said I would have to replace both the headlights.
No dash lights, back-up, or license plate light. Took to dealer and dash lights were fixed $200.plus. But no clock light, license plate light or back-up lights. All fuses where checked and ok.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with head light switch being inoperable (connector was burned causing no function to the tail light. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer stated that the vehicle's check engine light has been on since october 2002. Dealer states parts are not available. Please provide additional information. Ts
The headlights on the vehicle are sweating on the interior wall and are burning very dim. Consumer wonders will there be a recall for this problem.
While driving 25mph interior light dropped out, causing loss of control.
Consumer states that the vehicle popped out of gear and went into neutral while making a left hand turn, consumer also states that there are intermittent problems with getting vehicle into gear, vehicle experienced shift and clutch problems.
I know a couple of people who have had experienced the same problems with their contours as I have. I bought this car through a private party and took out an extended warranty through my credit union. The transmission was covered but the signals and the shifter lever was not costing me hundreds of dollars. How many complaints does it take until the manufacturer is forced to recall the parts. I read the comments on the transmissions and it is amazing that everyone is experiencing the same thing, it goes out without warning.
The short caused the dashboard lighting and backlights not to function.
Interior and courtesy lights intermittently flash rapidly on and off, cause unknown. *ak
Headlights cannot be adjusted to produce proper lighting at night, consumer not able to drive vehicle at night. To dealer 3 times, replaced headlights, did not remedy. Then dealer stated it was a defect because lights were not adjustable.
Fog lamps have not worked since recall. Dealer has not followed through on promises.
After noticing a whining sound at approximately 30 MPH in second gear and an increase in vibration when the air conditioner was on, the transmission was rebuilt on 10/10/98, on 8/3/2000 the transmission was replaced because of sudden and violent slipping, on 8/28/00 check engine light came on because oxygen sensor had been disconnected while transmission was replaced, sensor reconnected/replaced. Cj
Headlights in low dim when activated there is a shadow in the headlight which may cause visual difficulty and may result in a crash. Ford said it's the design of the headlights.
Speed sensor broke causing the speedometer to not work, confusing the car's computer, the engine reved on high and the vehicle suddenly bucked like it was downshifting.
The interior dome light & cover fell down while vehicle was parked. *ak front passenger side door never fitted properly.
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon. Nlm
Low beam headlights are too dim, making it dangerous to drive at night. Dealer adjusted lights 3 times , but problem still occurs. Dealer claims it is just a design flaw and cannot be repaired.
The dealership had installed an aftermarket rear spoiler on the vehicle without disclosing this information. After having problems with the third brake light in the spoiler in learned it was not a factory part. The dealership stated to me that it was factory. I was not able to get the part replaced until I called ford directly and threatened to sue the dealership for fraud.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to four seperate the federal safety agency recall notices 99v243000/ 99v194000/ 99v103000 and 98v233000. Also, manufacturer's recalls 99s23/99s19/99s14 and 98s26. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems without the consumer correcting the problem with transmission . Please provide any further details.
When applying the turn signal, the light blinks excessively fast. Dealer says the turn signal bulb was open. Dealer has fixed the problem.
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