NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA01001

BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS: Electrical System**

RECALL »

Recall #01V230000

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 FORD CONTOUR -- A Investigation was initiated on January 05 2001. Closed on July 31 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA01001 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00023

BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS: Electrical System

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 FORD CONTOUR -- Allege that the blower switch/resistor overheats and starts or could start a fire. Investigation was initiated on June 14 2000. Closed on January 05 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00023 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE98063

HEADLIGHT SWITCH: Exterior Lighting

RECALL »

Recall #99V103000

1996 FORD CONTOUR -- Headlight switch and wiring failures leading to visibility loss and one alleged dashboard fire Investigation was initiated on December 03 1998. Closed on May 10 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE98063 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ02006

INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION: Power Train

RECALL »

Recall #98V233000

1996 FORD CONTOUR -- Shift indicator may deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position Investigation was initiated on February 26 2002. Closed on September 12 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ02006 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99019

VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES: Unknown Or Other

RECALL »

Recall #99V243000

1996 FORD CONTOUR -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on September 15 1999. Closed on March 07 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99019 »