Transport CanadaMedium Risk
1996 FORD CONTOURTransport Canada Recall #1999094
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector may experience heat damage as a result of overheating. This can cause distortion of the terminal and an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp and tail lamp circuits.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and inspect and if necessary, replace the headlamp switch.
56,107 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 99S14Updated June 10, 2026