1996-1998 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique recall: switch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 5, 1999. It covers about 605,581 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 605,581
reported: May 5, 1999
owners notified: Jul 16, 1999
related complaints: 192

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
Risk: The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
Remedy: Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.

Recall number 99V103000

Affected vehicles

Ford Contour 1996-1998 1996 1997 1998
Mercury Mystique 1996-1998 1996 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 192 complaints about lights problems.

1996 Ford Contour 1997 Ford Contour 1998 Ford Contour 1996 Mercury Mystique 1997 Mercury Mystique 1998 Mercury Mystique

Questions about recall 99V103000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1998 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique switch?

Yes. Recall 99V103000, reported on May 5, 1999, covers about 605,581 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V103000?

Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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