Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E060000 | AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC | E (Equipment) | 87745 | 08/01/2006 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/29/2006 | 06/29/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 00V168000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 20637 | 07/19/2000 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/2000 | 06/29/2000 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. erroneously. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. standards. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 19, 2000. 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). | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E067000 | MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 19413 | 07/28/2006 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/01/2006 | 08/01/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 331-1129l-asn and 331-1129r-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall began on july 28, 2006. owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 15526 | 01/01/2002 | 630055 | Subject regarding inoperative running board lights.*yd | 04/12/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 99139 | 06/28/1999 | 606508 | Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||||
| 99B02 | 03/01/1999 | 604848 | Information on replacing multifunction switch. *tt | 05/17/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/26/2012 | 113000 | ||
| This issue was at night while driving the headlight to see at night had turned off at a 35 mph speed no bumps no turn just driving straight. this is a serious issue, you use your lights for night and your are left with no lights, as a result for this huge problem i received a ticket that is how i found out my lights were not working. the headlights fuses, module components, wiring were checked no issues there, as for all other lights example emergency lights, rear lights interior lights are functioning. but as the electrician found the directional switch combo was burned left with a white shadow in one area it was replaced, and now functioning. as for the suspension not functioning properly is this an issue that has not been able to be resolved. i have taken it to different shops and there is no air leakage in the suspension pump and other areas that are linked with the suspension. the suspension pump still repeatedly pump air every 45-60 minutes which it's fine, but not when the vehicle bounces very vigorously for 15 minutes or more till it activates the suspension to pump air. when the suspension is down the steering wheel functions different as the bouncing makes it hard to drive at a certain speed, not safe but manageable in the mean while. during this time i'm not appreciating the quality of my expedition components. | |||
| 02/26/2012 | 113000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. while driving at approximately at 35 mph, the contact was pulled over by a police officer because the headlights were not functioning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact inspected the vehicle and did not notice a failure with the fuses or the relay. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000. | |||
| 02/26/2012 | 113000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. while driving at approximately at 35 mph, the contact was pulled over by a police officer because the headlights were not functioning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact inspected the vehicle and did not notice a failure with the fuses or the relay. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000. kmj | |||
| 02/26/2012 | 113000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. while driving at approximately at 35 mph the contact was pulled over by a police officer because the headlights were not functioning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the contact inspected the vehicle and did not notice a failure with the fuses or relay. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage 113,000. ds | |||
| 06/13/2007 | 170000 | 90 | 05/08/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. while driving various speeds at night, the contact's visibility is impaired because the headlights do not shine brightly. the dealer stated that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06e060000 (exterior lighting). he has not made any repairs to the exterior lighting. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 170,000 and current mileage was 174,000. | |||
| 04/24/2006 | 120000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the electrical connectors to the exterior lights melted causing the lights to become inoperable. this is the second time the connector has been replaced. the first time the connector for the low beams was replaced. as a result the vehicle only had day time running lights. the second time the connector for the blinkers and the hazards flashing warning lights were replaced. the dealership was alerted however they are unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer has been alerted. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/29/2003 | 2 | ||
| Consumer stated that steering made a clicking sound,and headlights malfunctioned. also, high beam lights did not work unless consumer held them . consumer will be taking vehicle to the dealer for it to be checked out.*ak | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| While traveling on the interstate at night at approximately 65mph, i switch the headlights from high beam to low beam and the headlights went out completely. the only way i could see to drive was to hold the wiper, headlight dimmer arm fully to the rear. this item was replaced under warranty after it defected once before. *ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Headlights will not function. told mechanic cannot locate problem. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 10/29/2003 | 2 | ||
| Consumer stated that steering made a clicking sound,and headlights malfunctioned. also, high beam lights did not work unless consumer held them . consumer will be taking vehicle to the dealer for it to be checked out.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 50 mph, the driver noticed that the headlights were inoperative. this caused the driver poor visibility. the vehicle was taken to a body shop for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the multifunction switch needed to be replaced. *nm combo switch was replaced. consumer was concerned that the deactivation switch, which was known to cause fires, was not recalled for her vehicle. *tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 03/03/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Foil backing of mirror i peeling, bubbling. this does not provide a reflection for viewing. all makes from 1997-1999 ford vehicles that have the flasher built in the mirror are experiencing this and ford only replaces under warranty. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 5 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Multi-function switch which controls windsheild washers and wipers has failed 5 times in less than 5 years and the result of the failure is the inability to activate the washer system. at any given time, if the windsheild becomes fouled, i do not know if i will be able to clean it or if my vision will be seriously impaired.*ak | |||
| 08/28/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers works intermittently. the multiple function switch in the steering column has short circuit. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 50 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Multi-function switch/wiper faile. | |||