1997 FORD CONTOUR Electrical Systemwiring Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1997 FORD CONTOUR

6 electrical systemwiring 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.

6
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10129328 | Fire
DT: 01S22 FORD RECALL. CONSUMER HAD RECALL WORK DONE . DEALER SHOULD HAVE REPLACED THE HEATER BLOWER SWITCH AND A WIRE JUMPER HARNESS. DEALER COMPLETED WORK ON MARCH 15, 2002. DEALER IWAS MIKE SHAD FORD IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. LAST TUESDAY JULY 12, 2005 THE WIRE JUMPER HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON SIDE STREET, GLENWOOD AVE., AT NIGHT. FLAMES SHOT UP FROM WHERE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE LOCATED. FLAME LASTED A COUPLE SECONDS THEN WERE GONE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, CONTACTED FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. DEALER DON JENKINS FORD IN SUQUAY, NORTH CAROLINA. CONSUMER CONTACTED INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY SAID IT WAS A DEFECT SO THEY WOULD NOT PAY. CONSUMER FOUND ON NHTSA WEBSITE THAT FORD OFFERED A WARRANTY ON THIS RECALL OF 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OR 150,000 MILES. WHEN SHE CONTACTED FORD THEY TOLD HER THAT WARRANTY WAS...
#10099997 |
HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS TO MELT.*AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V103000. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AS OF YET. *TC
#10016788 | Fire
ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE CAR ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DOWN A/C DOES NOT WORK, BACK WINDOW SWITCHES DO NOT WORK, KILLED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.
#896350 |
WIRES ATTACHED TO ENGINE WERE MISSING AND DEFECTIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
#860463 |
WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTIONED/SHORTED OUT. ALSO, WHEN TURNING LEFT, VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK
#856928 |
THE WIRING, THAT RELAYS TO THE STARTER WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED ON IS FAILING, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO WEAR DOWN, AND STOP VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *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 Electrical System 8 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 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
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