One problem related to headlight switch has been reported for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Mercury mystique (na). While driving 55 mph, the tail light and instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The contact noticed a smoldering smell coming from the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the head lamp switch terminal burned and the wiring harness connector was damaged. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99v103000 (exterior lighting: headlights: switch). The failure and current mileages were 90,000. Updated 11/29/07.
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