Seven problems related to headlight switch have been reported for the 1997 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 updated 02/01/08.
The headlight switch wiring caused an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, the park lights and tail lights.
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.
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.
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.
Terminal at the headlight switch and wires was damaged which caused anti- freeze to leak .
Battery drained several times possibly due to recall related component failure. Nlm.