Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 15636 | 02/01/2002 | 630685 | Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle. *tt | 04/19/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 99139 | 06/28/1999 | 606508 | Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||||
| 14775 | 03/01/2001 | 619489 | Some vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps (drl) may exhibit the high beam indicator in the instrument cluster flashing when the daytime running lamps are on. *tt | 06/01/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| The driver's side rear blinker/brake light bulb fails intermittently. the bulb has been replaced eight times since vehicle's purchase. | |||
| 06/14/1996 | 4 | ||
| Left brake light burned out. *sd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer noticed that the headlights were clouded from the inside. while driving at night consumer was not able to see due to headlight clouding. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the headlight lenses needed to be replaced. the lenses were replaced. *ak *nm | |||
| 12/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| I have a 1995 ford contour. my headlight lenses are getting so cloudy i can hardly see when my headlights are on. i think this is a safty issue. replacements cost $98.00 for each side. is there any recourse or any recall on the lens. i believe this is a defective product. *ak | |||
| 07/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| The headlamp assembly is not performing. significant haze on the lenses has reduced light output to dangerously low levels. parts are integral to the automobile [not customer replaceable].*ak | |||
| 07/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the head lights cover gets fogged up,resulting in a dim reflection from the lights. causing poor visibility.contacted dealer, this is a common problem. nlm | |||
| 08/19/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving and with no warning headlight lens will fog up, distracting consumer's view, making it hard for consumer to see during night hours. dealer notified.*ak consumer states both headlight lenses are clouded not fogged and the headlights do not shine as bright, the headlight is made of plastic not glass.*jb | |||
| 09/11/2002 | |||
| Consumer statest that the headlight lenses turn yellow after a period of time. consumer not able to see other cars clearly at night. please provide any further information. nlm | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| Headlight covers have yellowed with age, this makes it difficult to see when driving at night.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Headlight plastic is becoming cloudy and does not permit the headlights to illuminate the road. the vechile was taken to a ford dealer who said the repair was $400.00 and not a recall item. this is a safety defect that could lead to numerous deaths and injury. ford needs to replace these defective items at no charge. *ak | |||
| 01/02/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/30/2001 | 3 | 07/25/1995 | |
| Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. he pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. dealership was aware of problem.*ak prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. this took place prior to vehicle fire. headlight and taillight lenses replaced. overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold. a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy. fuel door would not open at times. speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Headlamp lenses turned yellow and hazed opague so light output is poor!*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Headlights do not shine as bright as they should shine. contacted dealer, and dealer said that consumer has to change headlight assembly.*ak | |||
| Head lamps are dim. their is something forming on lens that is causing this. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| Driving down interstate, airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could drive, blew 2 head gaskets due to cooling system not working, cost over 600$. fan only runs on high and low. heater motor going out. manual transmission slips out of gear while driving. back doors squeak really loud, and oil don't work. check engine light on always. airbag lights on always. back seat belt broke. altonator going out. radiator leaks then stops, leaks then stops. fan makes a loud noise when running. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Headlight covers are now greenish color and significantly dims the headlights. new light bulbs do not help. in rain and rural areas, lighting range is so decreased, speed has to be reduced. no accidents at this time. i feel this is significant and the materials the headlight covers are disingrating and impairing night visibility.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Had to replaced brakes. headlights dim when brake is pressed,interior lights stay on when left tail light goes out (replaced 4 times since 1996) steering wheel bounces up and down when sitting with car running and in gear must put car in neutral at stop lights or sitting in gear, so as to not get vibrated to death, mech-not able to fix problem, just the way car is built. | |||
| 2 | |||
| The plastic lenses in both headlights have frosted badly causing poor visibility. mjs | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 1 | 11/03/1995 | |
| Poor performance on the head light can not see the road in the dark. ttwhen meetimg traffic unable to see the roads adjustment is not the problem, the manufacturer put a shield over the bulb that will not allow the light to shine bright it is a design flaw.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 1 | 07/12/1996 | ||
| Dim lights are not bright enough. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/09/1995 | |||
| Headlight switch is always warm and hot to touch. | |||
| 12/02/1998 | 1 | ||
| Consumer experienced headlight switch failure prior to recall (99v-103)notification. nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 12/30/2001 | 3 | 07/25/1995 | |
| Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. he pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. dealership was aware of problem.*ak prior to recall 00v367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01i009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. this took place prior to vehicle fire. headlight and taillight lenses replaced. overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold. a/c did not blow cold air and was noisy. fuel door would not open at times. speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise. *jb | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Had to replaced brakes. headlights dim when brake is pressed,interior lights stay on when left tail light goes out (replaced 4 times since 1996) steering wheel bounces up and down when sitting with car running and in gear must put car in neutral at stop lights or sitting in gear, so as to not get vibrated to death, mech-not able to fix problem, just the way car is built. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 12/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Left rear turn signal/brake light assembly cracked. | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Left rear turn signal bulb failed. *akd | |||