NHTSA Recall 99V103000: Switch (exterior lighting)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 605,581 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Contour.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V103000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99S14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | May 5, 1999 |
| Owner notification | July 16, 1999 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
Safety risk
The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
Remedy
Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
Notes
Owner notification began july 16, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V103000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.