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Vehicle was taken in for recall # 99 V 103 000 for the head lights. Headlights and wiring harness were replaced. A month later, headlights and tail lights and all dash lights went out.
While driving headlights/ tail lights, and dash lights completely stopped working, there was no warning. Took vehicle to dealer. Also, vehicle has had three alternators within three months. Problem has not been remedied as of yet.
The car has less than 5,000 miles. The cigarette lighter/accessory outlet developed a short with fuse blowout. The interior lever to the left of the driver's seat does not function to open the outside lid covering the gas cap. The car is in almost new condition with less than 5,000 miles since 1996. Car is also in for mandatory recall servicing due to notice from Ford.have there been other complaints about shorting in the cigarette lighter/accessory outlet system " have there been other complaints about the interior gas cap lid lever not functioning " I am being charged for the repair of these items. I wonder whether there was a basic design deficiency that led to such malfunctioning after less than 5,000 miles.
While driving with headlights on tail lights and dashboard lights went out without a prior warning. Dealer had been contacted, and cause could not be found.
Whenever starting vehicle or even driving electrical system would start acting up. Windshield wipers would go on by themselves, have not been turned on. Lights, interior & exterior, would go out. Ignition will not start vehicle sometimes.also, would hear a clicking noise. Did not have a battery problems. Heater blower failed to work. No recalls on vehicle for electrical problems.
Whenever I turn on the heater, A/C, defrost, or fan my ABS light turns on and my brakes are spongy. I have lost all brakes on two occasions when the ABS light came on. When my car sits for a weekend, the battery dies. Installed a new battery, still dies. Ford cannot find a cause for either problem. I have taken my car in to have the wiring harness changed for the lights, those went out. Also, my A/C fuse had caught fire, whole fuse box and blower was replaced.
I have previously had problems with this vehicle and have taken it more than eight different times to be service and problem still has not been resolved even after having engine replaced I am having some of the same problems. Car has been serviced on a regular basis and still it has problems.E..
While driving tail lights and instrument panel lights went out. Dealer was notified about the problem. The problem was corrected at owner's expense. Problem due to water condensation in the fuse box.
It seems like when one thing started to short on my Contour everything started to go...first the lights started going on and off then..the A/C started shorting then it completely froze causing timing to jump and noew..I'm told the car needs new computer..it dies in middle of road the sensors are bad...please help me regarding this matter..
It seems like when one thing started to short on my Contour everything started to go...first the lights started going on and off then..the A/C started shorting then it completely froze causing timing to jump and noew..I'm told the car needs new computer..it dies in middle of road the sensors are bad...please help me regarding this matter..
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 99V103000/ manufacturer's recall 99S14 concerning headlights. Dealer corrected the problem prior to the recall. Consumer received a refund. Currently, consumer is having the same problem as stated in the recall, dealer refuses to correct the problem.
The fuse keeps blowing out. This causes the air conditioner not work. Took to dealer. Vehicle failed to start & needed a jump. Informed battery was needed.
PE98063, the headlights and tail lights malfuctioned, which caused the lights to go on and off. This may cause visual difficulty, and may result in an accident. Dealer replaced headlights, but problem is reoccurring. Eadelr did determine an "electrical problem".
Consumer experienced a series of electrical problems which resulted in a fire. All lights inside and outside went out except the headlamps. Also, fuses blew out too often and smoke came from the turn signal. Mechanic replaced the turn signal and noticed that all other wires in the steering column were damaged. Dealership insisted that if there was no extnded warranty they would not repair.
Consumer was driving vehicle on the highway when the instrument and tail lights went out. Learned that the switch was burnt out and needed to replace the electrical harness & switch.
Headlights and dashlights did not work when switch was turned on. Dealer contacted, and stated the headlight switch was burnt out, wires and the connector were all burnt out also, vehcile should not be driven due to a fire hazard.
- Fort Bragg, NC, USA
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