Dashboard separated from the windshield. Consumer contacted dealer, no help offered.
1999 Ford Contour body complaints
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I just bought my vehicle a few days ago. I was notified of a defect of the dashboard, and could plainly see it. The dashboard has warped very badly, causing my sight to be limited. I am also having a problem with fuel injection. I had it checked by a computer and it reported that the engine was not getting enough fuel.
A recall was issued on dashboard separating from the instrument panel. Manufacturer stated that the recall expired, and consumer was never notified since they were not in the database.*ak several months ago the dashboard began to raise and separate from the anchorage points which caused some instrument panel warpage and visibility problems.
The consumer stated that her air bag was making a popping sound, and the dash board buckled up.
This complaint was sent via e-mail."I would like to report a problem with my car. For the second time since I have owned this automobile my dashboard has buckled at the windshield and vent popped out and wouldn't snap back into it's original location. The first time this happened, my car was still under warranty and the entire dashboard was replaced. Shortly after the replacement, I received a notice of a recall for the contours for this exact problem. The dashboard is buckling again."
Dashboard separated from the front windshield. This caused water to leak down into the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The deck over the dashboard beneath the windshield became deformed.
The consumer noticed that dash board cover lifted up, exposing installation. The dealership and manufacturer were contacted. *ak the speedometer was replaced shortly after the dash began to come apart. The entire defroster cover was coming off and was pushing insulation out into the vent. *sc
While driving, the dashboard panel became unattached from the console. Please fill in additional information.
When the vehicle was being inspected,the consumer was informed the dashboard was separating from the structure extending 1/4 higher than normal. They also stated that recently they've seen at least nine vehicles with this same problem. Please describe details.
Consumer noticed that the dashboard on passenger's side unexpectedly came apart. This could cause the passenger's side air bag to go off inadvertently. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic indicated that there was a recall on this vehicle. But at this time it expired due to fact that consumer was the second owner. Time elapsed for this recall at this time.
Consumer took the vehicle into the dealer on a recall for a cracking dashboard one year ago, and was told that the problem did not appear to be serious enough to be repaired. Currently, the dashboard cracked again and lifted up, blocking heat and air. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that the date for the recall expired. However, consumer took vehicle back to the dealer to see if they would repair it at consumer's expense. However, dealer will not repair it.
While driving dashboard became unglued and popped up, causing poor visibility. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
My ford contour only has 69000 miles. Already, brakes have had to be replaced twice, dashboard curling up about 6 inches and defrost cover has come loose blocking view, now the timing belt is going bad, had to replace to motor mount. Fuel pump also went out.
My dashboard is warping. I bought this car used and it appears to be the second dashboard put in. This is a dangerous issue. It does obstruct the view. The dashboard is curling toward the inside of the car.
Dashboard is peeling up from windshield, defrost panel is now free floating on the dash. At this time the dash is peeling up near the air bag and I have concerns of it deploying while driving. I have contact ford there was a recall on this very item which has now expired. I was not notified (I am the only owner). They have refuse to extend the recall to cover this defect. I have been told that it will be $1500.00 to replace the dash. I was told by ford that I indeed was not notified and that the dealerships were aware of this problem and should have noticed it. My cat was in the shop for 3 months during the recall time and the dealership never checked my vehicle for this defect. I feel that ford should at their cost replace my dash. This is a extreme safety hazard.
The dashboard curled causing the vent to come out. *ph
Dashboard on 1999 ford contour has buckled and there was a customer satisifaction recall for the work and was never told there was an expiration and I want to have it fixed and ford will not. The vehicle is not safe to drive because the view is blocked.
Instrument panel and dashboard warped on a 1999 ford contour.*mr the dealer was suppose to replace the instrument panel again but they refused to and the consumer needs repairs because it's defective. *cb
The consumer complained about a dashboard problem which affected the use of the defroster. There was no air movement.
In summer, 2003, the dashboard warped which caused the defroster grill to separate and resulted in poor visibility at the lower portion of the windshield.
The consumer noticed that the dashboard was warped. This allowed big pieces of plastic to fly through. Some of the plastic pieces were sharp and came in contact with the occupants. The dashboard warping is due to the sunrays and heater blower.
Vehicle's dashboard is curled up and the air vent has popped out. *mr the consumer also stated the windows did not defrost properly and the air condition fogged the window because the dashboard curled up to the point it touched the windshield. *jb
Dashboard was curling up. The consumer is concerned that air bag will be defective. *ak the dashboard was curled so badly that an air vent popped out. The windows do not defrost properly and the air conditioner fogs the windows because the dashboard curled to the point that it touched the windshield. The consumer is concerned that this curling may affect the deployment of the air bags.
Ford contours and alike experience problems with the dashboard warping. Ford should fix this defect at no charge. The warped dash causes obstruction of view out of the front windshield.
Warpage of instrument panel (dash) near the windshield is severe.
Consumer stated that the dashboard was detaching from the grill, and it was unsafe to drive. Dealer had been notified. *ak ford developed a customer satisfaction program so consumer's affected by this problem could get the vehicle repaired at no cost to them. *ph
Consumer stated he was afraid to drive the vehicle because the material that covered the dashboard was peeling badly. He is afraid the air bag will prematurely deploy, and cause him harm. *ak
Consumer stated that dashboard was detaching from the grill, and it was unsafe to drive. Dealer has been notified.
Consumer stated that dashboard was detaching from the grill, and it was unsafe to drive. Dealer had been notified.
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