1998 FORD CONTOUR Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems

15 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 1998 FORD CONTOUR

15 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD CONTOUR. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints

#10100906 | December 2, 2004 Crash

1.ABS BRAKE FUSE AND BLOWER MOTOR FUSE ARE ONE AND THE SAME, DARN COLD IN MINNESOTA, AND HARD TO GET TOO TO REPLACE. MUST PULL OUT BATTERY FIRST. TO REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR ABS BRAKES TO FIX PROBLEM...$3000.00, MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH FOR TRADE IN OR RESALE VALUE. I FOUND THIS OUT AFTER HITTING A DEER ON NOV. 26 2004. AND DOES NOT INCLUDE COSMETIC DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER. 2.FRONT AND BACK WINDOW MOLDING IS SHRINKING AND FORCING WINDOWS OUT, VERY DRAFTY. 3.SHIFT MODULE FAILED, TOOK TO FORD DEALER TO REPLACE, WHEN REPLACED THE DASH BOARD STARTED SMOKING. THE NEIGHBOR MODULE BURNT UP, AND ALL THE DASH BOARD WIRING. TOTAL COST TO REPAIR $1200.00, BUT THE DEALERSHIP TOOK OFF $200.00 OF THE LABOR COSTS. 4. I CALLED FORD ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO COMPLAIN. THEY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. I HAVE DEALERS...

#10056114 | January 29, 2004

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. *AK *MR

#10055708 | January 22, 2004

VEHICLE IS WITHOUT DASH LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR RECALL. *AK

#8018449 | September 11, 2002

WHILE DRIVING 50MPH HEAT WAS EXTREMLY HOT COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD.*AK

#764619 | July 26, 2002

TURN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL HARNESS MALFUNCTION, NO 4-WAY OR TURN SIGNAL AT ALL. REPLACED WITH ANOTHER ELECTRICAL HARNESS, WORKED FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS THEN MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN, THIS TIME LEFT TURN SIGNAL INOP AT THE HARNESS(SOMETIMES IT WORKS, SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T.)

#751179 | August 28, 2001

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A "LEMON" SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN AUGUST, 1997 FROM SAM GALLOWAY FORD IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA. FROM THE BEGINNING, THE CAR DROVE "ROUGH" NOT SMOOTH. THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY WAS VIBRATING, AND SIMPLY GOT WORSE OVER TIME. THE VIBRATIONS WOULD OCCUR AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR, INCREASING THE FASTER YOU DROVE. YOU COULD ACTUALLY FEEL AND SEE YOUR BODY SHAKE. THE RIDE WAS THE TOTAL OPPOSITE OF A SMOOTH ONE. ROUGH AND BUMPY, EVEN ON SMOOTH, FLORIDA ROADS. THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE YOU WERE "PUSHING" OR "FORCING" IT TO DRIVE. THE GEAR SHIFT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DIFFICULT TO MANUVER, GENERALLY STICKING WHILE TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS. A COUPLE OF TIMES, THIS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CHANGE GEARS. WHEN REPORTED TO FORD, THE ONLY RESPONSE THAT THAT "PER THE MANUAL, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED SOME TYPE OF OVERHAUL, AT...

#742327 | March 23, 2001

MY CAR FREQUENTLY SMELLS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I HARDLY EVER DRIVE IT. I AM ESPECIALLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE RECENT ARTICLES ABOUT POSSIBLE FIRES IN CONTOUR MODELS. I WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SITUATION.*AK

#741961 | March 16, 2001

BLOWER STARTED FUNCTIONING SPORADICALLY. TOOK TO A DEALER AND THEY REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A RESISTOR FAILURE IN BLOWER. FORD REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. *AK

#737637 | December 13, 2000

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED FRONT TIRE, CAR LEFT ROAD AND HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK

#735118 | October 30, 2000

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE FORD DEALER TWICE AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX MY CAR. YET THEY FIND IT NECCESSARY TO KEEP MY CAR FOR WEEKS AT A TIME. I AM AT THE POINT TO WHERE I WANT THEM TO TAKE THIS CAR BACK AND GIVE ME A NOTHER ONE. PLEASE HELP ME. I HAVE NO MORE RENTAL CAR FEES AND THEY ARE LOOKING AT MY SITUATION LIKE OH WELL. THAT IS NOT FAIR TO ME. IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR ANY KNOWLEDGE THAT WILL ELEVIATE MY PROBLEM PLEASE GET IN CONTACT WITH ME.*AK

#860376 | April 14, 2000 Fire

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS SITTING AT A FRIEND HOUSE, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO BURN FROM THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

#714472 | November 8, 1999

4 RECALLS-THAT I KNOW OF- NOW THIS PROBLEM-WILL STALL SOMETIMES

#711505 | September 17, 1999 Fire

ELECTRICAL SMELL AND SMOKE CAME FROM DASH AREA. WIFE AND 2 CHILDREN ABANDONED CAR. CAR WAS SERVICED AT DEALER IN GEORGIA. TWO DAYS AFTER FIRST REPAIR SAME ELECTRICAL SMELL AND SMOKE. WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN ABONDONED CAR FOR A SECOND TIME. WIFE IS CONCERNED OVER CHILDRENS SAFETY. TAKEN TO SECOND DEALER. SERVICE MANAGER OBSERVED PROBLEM WHILE HE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM DASH. DEALER QUICKLY OPENED GLOVE BOX. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE THE SECOND TIME. PROBLEM WAS WITH WIRING HARNESS. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR FORD HAS INFORMED ME OF ROOT CAUSE. AM CONCERNED PROBLEM CAN AGAIN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE READ SIMILAR COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA. DESIRE TO KNOW ROOT CAUSE, AND FIX TO ASSURE SAFETY OF FAMILY.

#845921 | August 26, 1999 Fire

WHILE DRIVING DASH CAUGHT FIRE RIGHT BEHIND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AND 3 RESISTOR BOARDS. *AK

#833482 | January 13, 1999 Fire

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR A MFR. RECALL REPAIRS , UNDER DASH FIRE BROKE OUT WHILE IN THE DEALER SHOP FOR REPAIRS; NEEDS HELP ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Other 1998 FORD CONTOUR Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 74 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 73 complaints Air Bags 50 complaints Electrical System 45 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 42 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 34 complaints Unknown Or Other 34 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 28 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 27 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 24 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 23 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 22 complaints Seats 21 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 18 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 18 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Power Train 15 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 14 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 13 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 12 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 12 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 12 complaints Steering 11 complaints Interior Lighting 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Electrical Systemignition 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 8 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 6 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Fuel System Other 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Equipmentelectrical 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Wheelshub 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 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