Vehicle Safety Data

1997 FORD CONTOUR Interior Lighting Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Interior Lighting Issues in the 1997 FORD CONTOUR

3 interior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD CONTOUR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Interior Lighting Complaints

#10137589 |
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 1997 FORD CONTOUR WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE CONSUMER BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED, AND FORD TOLD HER THAT THE TAILLIGHTS WERE ON RECALL 99V133000 AND WAS ALREADY FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE CONSUMER DID NOT WANT TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, AND SHE WANTED SOME ONE TO FIX IT. THE CONSUMER HAS ONLY OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ONE MONTH. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP RIGHT NOW BEING CHECKED.*AK
#8015232 |
TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS DUE TO LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS CONNECTORS MELTING, SHORTING OUT THE WIRES.*AK
#746500 |
I CARRIED MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NEVER COMPLETED THE RECALL WORK, BUT DID BILL FORD FOR IT. THE DEALERSHIP LATER OFFERED TO FIX THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE FAULTY PARTS WERE CAUSING FOR A FEE OR $279. I DID NOT HAVE $279 AT THE TIME TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE SO I PURCHASED THE PARTS FOR $101. AFTER I HAD INSTALLED THE PARTS, I SAW A NOTE IN THE PACKAGE THAT DESCRIBED WHAT THE DEALER SOLD TO ME. THE DEALERSHIP ACTUALLY SOLD ME THE RECALL REPAIR KIT. I HAVE THE DOCUMENTATION AND ORIGINAL PART TO PROVE THIS IS THE CASE. *AK ALSO TAIL LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE,HEAD LIGHT SWITCH HAS BURNED OUT, CONSUMER STATES HE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE WARRANTY WORK , CONSUMER STATES HE HAS IN HIS POSSESSION THE RECALLED PART AND THAT HTE DEALERSHIP DID NOT PERFORM THE WORK, THAT...

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 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 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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