Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Terminals At The Headlight Switch And Wiring Harness Connector Can Experience Heat Damage As A Result Of Overheating.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CONTOUR
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
99V103000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
The Damage Could Result In Distortion Of The Terminal Causing An Open Circuit In The Instrument Panel Illumination, Parking Lamp, And Tail Lamp Circuits.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Headlamp Switch Wiring Connector Containing Bronze Terminals And An InspeCTIon, And Replacement If Necessary, Of The Headlamp Switch.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19950420
End Of Manufacture
19980824
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
605581
Date Owners Notified
19990716
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19990505
Make Campaign Number
99S14