1997 FORD CONTOUR Electrical System Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1997 FORD CONTOUR
8 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD CONTOUR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
THE WIRING HARNESS HAS DETERIORATED TO WHERE THE ENGINE RUNS LEAN AND DIES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. ONCE HOME I CHECKED EVERYTHING I COULD UNTIL THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOLED THEN NOTICED THE WIRING ON THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER. THE MORE I LOOKED I COULD SEE ALL THE INJECTOR PLUGS WERE DETERIORATED BADLY WITH NUMBER 4 BEING WORSE. JUST TOUCHING THE HARNESS CAUSES THE INSULATION TO FLAKE OFF AND BARE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED. I PURCHASED A CODE READER TO ALLOW PROPER INDICATIONS OF WHAT CODES WERE INDICATED WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NOW FORD WANTS ME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER SO THEY CAN CHARGE ME AND TELL ME WHAT I ALREADY KNOW AND CAN PLAINLY SEE! *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CONTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BAD GROUND IN THE MAIN LINE HARNESS, WHICH CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 2 MINUTES. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE MIGHT HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *SC *JB
WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED ON THEY OPERATED PROPERLY BUT THE TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS DID NOT. THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 10/19/1999. RECALL# 99V103000 SUBJECT: HEADLIGHT SWITCH/WIRING HARNESS. *NM
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WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. IT NOT SHOW ANY INFORMATION, AND THERE WERE NO LIGHTS. CONSUMER HAD TO RESTART ENGINE TO MAKE IT WORKS AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
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WIRES INSIDE OF BATTERY WERE DEFECTIVE. WHEN HE STARTING VEHICLE IT WOULDN'T START AT ALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
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THERE IS A SHORT WITHIN THE BATTERY, AND THE CONSUMER HAS TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE HER A JUMP. ALSO, ALARM SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Other 1997 FORD CONTOUR Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
12 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
9 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
9 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
6 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint