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I own a 2000 Contour SVT thats is under a recall for the dashboard. Its actually called the "instrument panel cover warpage" and the recall # is 01B78. You will have to scedule an appointment to have a tech check it out first and then set up and appointment to have it replaced. Seeing how its really new I don't think they'll have alot of dashboards laying around to be installed. To see the warpage just look around the defroster vent and you'll see the dash lip "lifting" around the vent. Check it out :rolleyes:
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2-8" dark blue racing stripes
Mequiars...simply the best!
"...and number 5, now this is the most important Rat, when it comes to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin 4"
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i had this exact problem. ford replaced the dash for free.
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Can you tell me how long it took them to order, get and install it in your car? Thanks alot for any help in this matter. Also does it squeek or rattle?
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2000 CSVT #1253 of 2150
silver frost/midnight blue
2-8" dark blue racing stripes
Mequiars...simply the best!
"...and number 5, now this is the most important Rat, when it comes to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin 4"
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Nice clean SVT Chris  Roger R
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2000 CSVT #1253 of 2150
silver frost/midnight blue
2-8" dark blue racing stripes
Mequiars...simply the best!
"...and number 5, now this is the most important Rat, when it comes to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin 4"
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thanks roger, i appreciate it. those pics dont reflect the painted grill on the rear bumper though.
its took less than a week actually, i was surprised. so far so good and it appears to be quieter, believe it or not. i really though twice about doing this...my thoughts were once you break a factory seal you are asking for trouble.
on a side note, when i picked up my car the tech said he add trouble with it at first so it should have taken less time. he flat out told me to my face that "our guys hate working on these damn contours"...can you believe it??? pretty rude imho.
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Thanks alot Chris I have an appointment on Thursday the 30th to have the tech inspect it and see if its covered under the recall, which I'm sure it is! I really would have hoped that they have a couple of the dash kits on hand, my luck will be that the tech will inspect and THEN have one ordered  I have no patience for stuff like this. By the way another question...is this just the padded part thats getting replaced or the entire dash? I also have the BNM white faced gauges and don't want those thrown away with the defective dash. Thanks for the replies. Roger R
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SVT/SHO Society SE MI rep
2000 CSVT #1253 of 2150
silver frost/midnight blue
2-8" dark blue racing stripes
Mequiars...simply the best!
"...and number 5, now this is the most important Rat, when it comes to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin 4"
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The entire dash is replaced, but the new one does not come with gauges, trim, climate controls, radio, etc... They will swap all of those things over to the new dash.
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i've got my appointment set for this tuesday...can't wait
99 SVT...modified
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chrisvt im gonna take my car in soon for the dash because its starting to have the problem. my question did you take the KKM off when you took it in. i dont want them to give me crap about if they decide to look there. i have a 99 se sport
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How long did it take? because i had to take one out of 01 mustang and it was biggest b***h to take out.Everything has to come out.
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