Ten problems related to headlight switch have been reported for the 1998 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I currently am the second owner of a 1998 Ford Contour. Recently the parking, and dashboard lights ceased to operate. I changed the headlight switch which lasted for a week and burned out. . Research on the internet revealed there was a service recall dated 5/10/99 under serial #99v10300 for the headlight harness which was causing the above described problem. I contacted Ford who stated their was no open recall on this vehicle. Further research on the internet revealed additional owners who had the same problem but were informed by Ford that their particular vehicle was not covered under the recall. My complaint is if so many Ford Contour models are having this problem why are only certain vehicles covered when many are having identical problems thankyou.
I have a 1998 Ford Contour that the dashboard lights and rear taillights have stopped working, while the headlights continue to function. The cause was the wiring overheating and I had to replace the wiring harness and the switch. I did some research online and located a recall nhsta campaign 99v103000 for the 1998 Ford Contour for this exact problem, but according to the dealership my car was not included in the recall. I have had to pay for the work out of pocket, but I am wondering if it was in error than my car was not included.
Ford will not repair a recall (99s14) on my 1998 Contour se due to the fact that my specific VIN number is not included in the recall, although the year is in the recall. The problem is the same. (instrument panel lights and tail lights not working when headlights are turned on. ) the description of the Ford recall 99s14 is the same as my observed problem. Unsafe to drive car at night. No correction has been performed. Ford should take responsibility for this known recall.
When turning headlights on, tail lights and interior panel lights do not come on. This is a known problem (NHTSA campaign number 99v103000). However, Ford says that it is not their responsibility because of the vehicle identification number [xxx]. Updated 07/19/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
While driving engine suddenly shut off at highway speed. Consumer smelled smoke. Took vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that a circuit inside the headlamp burnt. ++++++++++++++++++++.
Dealership replaced the bronze terminals, but refused to replace the headlight switch as stated in the headlight switch/wire harness recall 99v103000. Instrument panel lights and headlights were not working properly.
Consumer having trouble with dealership obtaining recall repair (99v-103). Mjs.
Consumer is having scheduling problems in receiving recall repairs (99v-103) (99v-194). Mjs.
Consumer is very unhappy with the number of recalls (6) that have been issued on the vehicle and feels the vehicle is a lemon. Nlm.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to four seperate NHTSA recall notices 99v243000/ 99v194000/ 99v103000 and 98v233000. Also, manufacturer's recalls 99s23/99s19/99s14 and 98s26. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems without the consumer correcting the problem with transmission . Please provide any further details.