NHTSA recall 99V103000
Exterior Lighting · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
Why it matters: The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
The fix: Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1996 Ford Contour
- 1996 Mercury Mystique
- 1997 Ford Contour
- 1997 Mercury Mystique
- 1998 Ford Contour
- 1998 Mercury Mystique
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Contour, 1996 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Mystique.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V103000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.