1995 Ford Contour Exterior lighting Problems

“Consumer noticed that the headlights were clouded from the inside. While driving at night consumer was not able to see due to headlight clouding. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the headlight lenses needed to be replaced. The lenses were replaced.”

“While driving and with no warning headlight lens will fog up, distracting consumer's view, making it hard for consumer to see during night hours. Dealer notified. Consumer states both headlight lenses are clouded not fogged and the headlights do not shine as bright, the headlight is made of plastic not glass.”

“Headlight covers are now greenish color and significantly dims the headlights. New light bulbs do not help. In rain and rural areas, lighting range is so decreased, speed has to be reduced. No accidents at this time. I feel this is significant and the materials the headlight covers are disingrating and impairing night visibility.”

“Had to replaced brakes. Headlights dim when brake is pressed,interior lights stay on when left tail light goes out (replaced 4 times since 1996) steering wheel bounces up and down when sitting with car running and in gear must put car in neutral at stop lights or sitting in gear, so as to not get vibrated to death, mech-not able to fix problem, just the way car is built.”

“The headlamp assembly is not performing. Significant haze on the lenses has reduced light output to dangerously low levels. Parts are integral to the automobile [not customer replaceable].”