Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V103000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/20/1995 to 08/24/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 605581 | 07/16/1999 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/05/1999 | 05/10/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 16, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 983311 | 02/03/1998 | 607475 | Exhibiting a malfunction indicator light (mil) on with various codes and possible driveability concerns. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| 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 | |||||
| BC3274970207 | 02/07/1997 | 51872 | Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher wattage that are not dot approved - sold with disclaimer of for off-road use only - the bulbs draw more current than the oem bulbs a | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 87000 | 1 | |
| Could not get an inspection sticker - no mechanic could find out why the check engine will not go off -very costly. it stalls when raining, the passenger door handle does not work, it has to warm up for 5 minutes before it will move, the tail lights came loose, causing melting of housing, every valve imaginable has been replaced, belt squeals when air or defrost turned on. *tr | |||
| 12/23/1998 | |||
| While driving at night all lights go out except for front headlight and fog lights. consumer had this problem repaired before, and the problem has returned. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/29/1995 | ||
| Design of overdrive light makes it difficult to steer while driving through water. | |||
| 10/12/1996 | 09/13/1996 | ||
| Light that indicates overflow of coolant tank failed to go off. sensor was replaced by dealership and a service bulletin #10159 was performed. this didn't change the lighting failure. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
| 08/28/1999 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| The lights stay on until the car begins to back up | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 130000 | 1 | 10/01/2002 |
| Headlights overheated, causing the electrical harness to melt.*ak the consumer noticed that the vehicle lights were not working. nhtsa campaign id number : 99v103000. the problem has not been corrected as of yet. *tc | |||
| 03/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced same defec tas mentioned in recall #99v103000 concerning headlights. ths vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *nlm.....*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 1 | |||
| E-mail fm c. reynolds (nc) complaint owner of a 1997 ford contour unable to obtain replacement lens fm ford motor company. *mr *scc *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/17/2006 | 90000 | 2 | 09/13/1997 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford contour. the contact stated that the defroster stopped working. the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 01i009000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring) in 2001. the instrument panel and tail lights also do not work. the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 99v103000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) in 1999. the current mileage is 92,794 and failure mileage was 90,000. updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The headlight switch wiring caused an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, the park lights and tail lights. *jb | |||
| 03/09/2004 | 83000 | 1 | 02/10/1998 |
| Car had a problem with lights which i feel should have been cover under recall 99v-103 (ford campain number 99s14). but was told my vin # 1fal653xvk143361 was not covered. the problem is ecactlly as stated in the recall. i feel the problem is more wide spread than ford is saying.*ak | |||
| 05/19/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I carried my car to the dealership for recall service. the dealership never completed the recall work, but did bill ford for it. the dealership later offered to fix the symptoms that the faulty parts were causing for a fee or $279. i did not have $279 at the time to pay for the service so i purchased the parts for $101. after i had installed the parts, i saw a note in the package that described what the dealer sold to me. the dealership actually sold me the recall repair kit. i have the documentation and original part to prove this is the case. *ak also tail lights and dash lights are inoperable,head light switch has burned out, consumer states he should be reimbursed for the warranty work , consumer states he has in his possession the recalled part and that hte dealership did not perform the work, that they claim they replaced, even though the warranty work was not performed by dealership the ford motor company was billed for the warranty repairs.*jb | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| I only have 2 speeds on my heater blower,lo and 2. i also have had smoke comming from under the dash or from a heater vent when the heater has been on. when i go over a bump regardless of how small there is a thump sound that comes from the trunk area. the suspension system seems to hit really hard with any kind of bump in the road. i also had to have the headlight switch assy fixed according the recall because of taillight and panel failure.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 10/10/1998 | |
| Battery drained several times possibly due to recall related component failure. nlm | |||
| 10/06/1999 | 6 | ||
| Received recall notice #99v103000. contacted dealer. took vehicle for repairs, which was done. the remedy had failed. took vehicle back to dealer at least 6 times afterwards. each time the remedy failed. mechanic is ordering a different light switch after putting in relay switch. *ak | |||
| 08/22/1999 | |||
| Terminal at the headlight switch and wires was damaged which caused anti- freeze to leak . *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 10/10/1998 | |
| Battery drained several times possibly due to recall related component failure. nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 09/23/2005 | 119533 | 2 | 08/19/2005 |
| Dt: the consumer stated that 1997 ford contour was having a problem with the interior lights and the tail lights. the consumer bought the vehicle used, and ford told her that the taillights were on recall 99v133000 and was already fixed. the dealership will not fix the vehicle again. the consumer did not want to pay for the repairs, and she wanted some one to fix it. the consumer has only owned the vehicle for one month. the car is at the dealership right now being checked.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 130000 | 1 | 10/01/2002 |
| Headlights overheated, causing the electrical harness to melt.*ak the consumer noticed that the vehicle lights were not working. nhtsa campaign id number : 99v103000. the problem has not been corrected as of yet. *tc | |||
| 05/19/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I carried my car to the dealership for recall service. the dealership never completed the recall work, but did bill ford for it. the dealership later offered to fix the symptoms that the faulty parts were causing for a fee or $279. i did not have $279 at the time to pay for the service so i purchased the parts for $101. after i had installed the parts, i saw a note in the package that described what the dealer sold to me. the dealership actually sold me the recall repair kit. i have the documentation and original part to prove this is the case. *ak also tail lights and dash lights are inoperable,head light switch has burned out, consumer states he should be reimbursed for the warranty work , consumer states he has in his possession the recalled part and that hte dealership did not perform the work, that they claim they replaced, even though the warranty work was not performed by dealership the ford motor company was billed for the warranty repairs.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Tail light inoperative. yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 05/29/2003 | 78000 | 1 | 10/28/1998 |
| Turn signal makes clicking noise when signal not in use. signals do work. this lasted on/off for 7 months, then smoke started coming out of steering column. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2001 | 30 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Transmission floor shift lever button would stick making it very hard to get out of park into gear repair done by ford replaced shift actuator & solenoid. turn signal makes clicking noise when signal not is use. signals do work. | |||
| 07/05/1997 | 9 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Since this car was new i have replaced the rear signal bulbs 3 times myself before bringing the car in for service. since then i have had this car at the dealer no less than 5 times in the last 3 years for signal lights. they have replcaced the bulbs 5 times mostly drivers side. replaced defective bulb sockets and poor wiring(loose connections).i was told that the bulbs on both rear signals were replaced the last time at the dealer.i also noticed heat damage on some of the sockets.i really don't think everything is ok. | |||