general problems of the 1998 Ford Contour

Seven problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 1998 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2002

Consumer stated that the vehicle's check engine light has been on since October 2002. Dealer states parts are not available. Please provide additional information. Ts.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2002

While driving 25mph interior light dropped out, causing loss of control.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2001

The short caused the dashboard lighting and backlights not to function.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2000

The interior dome light & cover fell down while vehicle was parked. Front passenger side door never fitted properly.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/13/1999

Lights on dash dim significantly upon start up, problem continue for a time, but suddenly stopped, on occasions it recurs, the problem has never been resolved. Cj.

6 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/15/1998

Interior and courtesy lights intermittently flash rapidly on and off, cause unknown.

7 Exterior Lighting problem

Overhead map/courtesy light dropped, almost hitting consumer while driving vehicle.

Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 1998 Ford Contour

Headlights problems	20
Headlight Switch problems	10
Exterior Lighting problems	8
Turn Signal Flasher Unit problems	2
Brake Light problems	2
Turn Signal problems	2
Back Up Lights problems	2
Tail Light Switch problems	2
High/low Beam Switch problems	2
Fog Lights problems	1
Tail Light problems	1

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