1999 Ford Contour: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 11, 2010 · Lights · MS

I have noticed that on every 1999 ford contour the headlight covers turn yellow and start to crack. I have checked a lot of places and look at the lights and everyone I have seen are the same. I can't drive with my lights on low beam at all. I keep them on high beam so that I can see. Low beam looks as if they aren't on.

Filed Aug 7, 2010 · Transmission · TX

I have never received any recall notices, but I need to know if there are any. I have a 1999 ford contour, purchased new, one owner, where the dash is curling back, the headlamps collect moisture, the tail lamp has been replaced repeatedly, and now the torque converter is showing up on a read-out. I have asked over the years about the problems, and I've always been told they are not manufacture issues, but current readings suggest otherwise. I really need to get these items corrected if there have been recalls.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Visibility · FL

I think something should be done to correct the clouding of headlight lens - it is definitely a hazard and very dangerous...there shouldn't have to be any incidents before this is looked into..... Lets do it before there are injuries!!

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford contour. The vehicle stalls and makes a lot of noise during acceleration. The overhead lights and other interior lighting will not dim when the vehicle is turned off. The contact must remove the bulbs to dim the lights. When the key is inserted in the ignition, the ignition switch locks up. A mechanic stated that the front sway bar was leaking and the brakes, rotors, and struts were corroded and needed to be replaced. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2005 · Lights · 62,600 miles · TX

Headlights are clouding over, making it dimmer at night and harder to see the road ahead. I have tried to clean the plastic lens but nothing seems to work. I think this is a poor engineering solution when the car is only 6 years old.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Lights · 105,000 miles · CA

Dt: lenses of the headlights get water in them when it rains. When the mechanic opened found a lot water inside about a quart or more. Condensation has collected inside since she bought it. Internally, the tail light also blew. *ak *tt

Filed Mar 19, 2005 · Lights · 45,000 miles · OH

My 1999 ford contour has less than 50,000 miles on it. The dashboard is coming unglued and has warped significantly. I am concerned that my safety is jeopardized. In addition, the headlights are literally falling out, due to what I perceive to be structural failure. There is no sign of visible rust or decay. Again, my safety is at risk, as my visibility is minimized by the inaccuracy of the aiming of the headlights.

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 35,000 miles · MA

The tail lights became inoperable after four replacements. Also, the windshield wipers did not work in low gear, and the running lights malfunctioned. *ak the electrical connector splice from the headlight switch opened. (the right side tail light was inoperative) the tail lights, front running lamps were out again, a fuse was bad and found some more wires in the trunk wired incorrectly, the dashboard lights and the license plate tail lights worked intermittently, there was a wiring short in the harness in the cowl area, there was a blown fuse in the exterior lighting, on another occasion, the #33 fuse was found open, the sunroof was inoperative due to a shorted motor, bad drive gear and two cables. *sc

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Lights · 62,000 miles · MN

When driving at night it is very difficult to see the road due to poor headlights. Consumer contacted the dealership. *ak the condensation inside the head lights made it difficult for the head lamps to properly illuminate the roads surface.

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · CO

Stalls and won't restart. I had the alternator changed and the fuse behind the head light switch by goodyear. They did a complete diagnostics test and said the only thing it could be was the alternator and maybe the fuse. I got the car back and it ran fine for about 3 hour's then stalled. I had to take it back 3 more times after the initial visit and still had the same problem. Good year could not figure out the problem and had my car towed to a ford dealer ship where I had to pay again for a diagnostic test which came back clean, so they suggested a new battery and fuse. The car was working fine until exactly one year later when the same exact thing happened, it stalled yet again. I can barely open the door's with my key and it takes about three times to do so. I went to walmart and bought some fuse's and for now is working. I have taken the car to 2 place's one a ford dealer ship and have the same problem as last year, if both place's could not find the problem then, then why should I waste my money again. There is a defect some where in the electrical system and I should not have to change the fuse so often.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Electrical, Lights · WI

Problems started at 119miles, dealers either don't confirm problem or say it's normal for this car. Multiple repair attempts at 4 dealers. Severe vibration and pull at highway speeds are the tires (confired with my winter tires-no problem), klunking from front end when going over bumps, all dash warning lights come on during winter at idle-go out after restart or engine acceleration, front seats wobble side to side-dealer says normal for car-wan't present when new, pulsing front end shimmy on highway-not tire related-possible cv shaft issue-dealers stated npf, engine spark knocks under light loads-no change with different gas grades or brands-dealers says npf, headlamps go dim at idle-dealers says normal-not present when new, poor low beam visibility from headlamps, aluminum wheels are too porous-lose abnormal air amounts-dealer says npf. Most of these have been since new or started within 1st year of new- no dealers has yet "confirmed" problems when they are readily apparent to others. In shop for over 3 months total since new. *ak (tiresize: p205/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/60r15 )

Filed Apr 20, 2000 · Lights · MN

Low beam headlight has poor and insufficient lighting, causing poor visibility.