1997 Ford Contour Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“I only have 2 speeds on my heater blower,lo and 2. I also have had smoke comming from under the dash or from a heater vent when the heater has been on. When I go over a bump regardless of how small there is a thump sound that comes from the trunk area. The suspension system seems to hit really hard with any kind of bump in the road. I also had to have the headlight switch assy fixed according the recall because of taillight and panel failure.”

“I believe all 1997 Ford contours should be recalled, over the past 3 years I have replaced the clutch, waterpump, blower motor, both lower control arms, bushings, sway bars, wheel bearings, front & rear brakes and rotors(both twice!!!!), axle, 2 oxygen sensors, catalytic converter, EGR valve, coil springs, battery, balljoints, door latch, almost all of the full front suspension!!!! There are more parts that I had replaced but I can't remember all the names of the parts there are too many!! …”

“This automobile is giving off a horrific burning smell anytime that the heater is turned on. No one at the Ford motor company wants to take responsibility for any of the defects with their products. I would just like to say that, that is beyond poor customer service on the part of Ford. I would also like to let it be known that this is not the only major. Manufacture defect with this vehicle that I have found. The entire front-end suspension of this vehicle needs to be recalled. …”

“Heater switch recall - Ford is unwilling to replace a faulty switch that was recalled under thier program m - the recall letter was not sent out to me. I purchased the car new in columbus oh. The recall switch can cause potntial fires and is currently bad in my car. I spoke with Ford and to a manager, who was very rud to me over the phone and offered no help. She stated that the car was not covered under their program m recall because it was not made in the same factory as the other cars covered by the progem m . But I am experiencing the same problems that cause fires. …”

“The contact owns a 1997 Ford Contour. The contact stated that the defroster stopped working. The vehicle was serviced for NHTSA recall # 01i009000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring) in 2001. The instrument panel and tail lights also do not work. The vehicle was serviced for NHTSA recall # 99v103000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) in 1999. The current mileage is 92,794 and failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08”