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 - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V009000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1992 to 09/30/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 506000 | 04/15/1998 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/21/1998 | 01/26/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. the vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin april 15, 1998. 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 99139 | 06/28/1999 | 606508 | Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| EA96019 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/31/1996 | 01/26/1998 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE | 98V009000 | |
| Headlights go off whild driving | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||
| PE96018 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/05/1996 | 07/31/1996 | HEADLIGHTS FAILURE | ||
| Lights go off while driving | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 160000 | 1 | |
| Headlights went out. fiddled desperately with the on/off switch & got them to come back on. went out several times over the next 30 minutes ... discovered turning off and back on fixed. suspected it had to do with the heat. over the two month, recurred several times after driving for 30 minutes or so. also found that usually pressure applied to the switch itself and jiggling would bring them back, and discovered i could hold the high beams on. finally searched here and found 98v009000, which seems to be the same problem. have contacted the local dealer ... but gave them recall 98s01 (found elsewhere when looking for replacement part when i had decided that it most likely was in the switch). *tr | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Headlights went out. fiddled desperately with the on/off switch & got them to come back on. went out several times over the next 30 minutes ... discovered turning off and back on fixed. suspected it had to do with the heat. over the two month, reoccurred several times after driving for 30 minutes or so. also found that usually pressure applied to the switch itself and jiggling would bring them back, and discovered i could hold the high beams on. finally searched here and found 98v009000, which seems to be the same problem. have contacted the local dealer ... but gave them recall 98s01 (found elsewhere when looking for replacement part when i had decided that it most likely was in the switch). | |||
| 02/08/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Brake light bulb and gear shift bulb failed. nlm | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Light switch failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 02/08/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Brake light bulb and gear shift bulb failed. nlm | |||
| 06/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| Left rear brake light bulb failed. | |||
| 04/19/1993 | 1 | 04/19/1993 | |
| Brake light bulbs blow out excessively. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 2 | 01/01/1995 | |
| High mount brake light bulb holders are brittle, brown to black due to burning. i have checked 2 other people with the same type of high mount brake lights and they are also showing signs of overheating at the connection. appears to be much the same problem as the recall on the headlamp switch which resulted in a melted/ burned wiring connection.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one! the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes. we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose. we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator. we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford. we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump. we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon. we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working. we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times. we have had the oxygen sensors replaced. the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we need a new compressor and clutch. there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges. one of the back windows will not work. the molding around said window does not fit properly. the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine. when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear. the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire. the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's. the fog lights sometimes fail. the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out. the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration. the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times. if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle. we cannot afford all of these costly repairs! * | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 09/05/2002 | 70000 | 1 | 06/06/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. the vehicle receivede recall regarding the circuit breaker opening. the failure caused the headlights to dim for short periods of time. the contact's vehicle had the same failure, but ford stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the current mileage is 130,000, and failure mileage was 70,000.*ak | |||
| 54000 | 1 | ||
| Headlights flickered on and off. this malfunction occurred intermittently every twenty minutes. *ak | |||
| 02/04/2004 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Nhtsa recall 98v009000 concerning headlight failure. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. the vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals. this recall failed. *ak | |||
| 11/06/2003 | 1 | 08/15/1993 | |
| Improper seal on headlights leads to a premature and significant loss of nighttime visibility. i have replaced bulbs but it doesn't help. the problem started when the car was about 4 years old and has gotten progressively worse. the high cost of periodically replacing the entire headlight assembly is impractical as the car ages. i have confirmed this problem with other owners. the car has not been in any accidents. in my opinion, driving this car at night entails a hazard related to the design of the headlights so i avoid doing so whenever possible, but i can't always do so. *la | |||
| 09/26/2002 | 09/01/2002 | ||
| This vehicle falls under the recall (nhtsa campaign id number: 98v009000). the dealer has been contacted 15 times and still has made no effort to replace this recalled part. will contact ford directly next. dt | |||
| 10/11/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while 50mph the head lights goes off and on with out warning. ts | |||
| 12/16/1996 | |||
| Headlights would go on and off first time, and second time headlights did not work at all. when contacting dealer, dealer stated that consumer's vehicle was not included in recall 98v025000. *ak | |||
| 01/16/2002 | |||
| Headlights go out for brief intervals,orginal part ok; revised design part failed.*ak | |||
| 11/13/2001 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Please help me on this. no safety defect mentioned. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Headlights go off and on intermittently. also, warning signal sounds even when no lights are left on and keys are out of ignition, leading to the thought of a short in the ignition. | |||
| 09/20/2001 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle parked. was trying to jump start vehicle with a jumper kit from k mart when battery exploded in owner's face. cracked battery housing.*ak the vehicle head lithts blink off. *yd | |||
| 06/25/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| I was told by ford that the recall was on the 3.8l engine motor mounts, not 3.0l. this caused a significant loss in power and acceleration during rush hour traffic. an additional problem is being experienced with headlights not staying on. again ford says my car does not meet this recall notification. | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| While driving on interstate at 65 mph headlights went completely out, causing poor driver's visibility. also, headlights worked intermittently. this vehicle was not covered under recall 98v009000/ manufacturer's recall 98s01 due to vin. in addition, plug has melted.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Recall date is not including 09/92 mfg date of my vehicle. id#98v009000. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| While stationed in germany, headlights go out at night while driving. the only way to get the lights back on, to see, is to pull the high beam switch toward the driver. jenkin & wynne ford dealer says this is not covered by recall # 98s01! your campaign # 98v009000 says it is! the dealer said it wasn't, and offered to sell me the parts to fix the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| There was also problem with notorious head gasket failure i had to have repaired. *ak | |||
| 10/03/2000 | |||
| Engine mounts are corroded. also, headlights go off without prior warning.*ak | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Headlights quit working while driving at night. changed from high beam to low beam then lights failed for apprx. 5 secs then came back on. *ak | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Headlights quit working while driving at night. changed from high beam to low beam then lights failed for apprx. 5 secs then came back on | |||
| 12/20/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| I know that a recall (nhtsa campaign id # 98v009000) has been done on 1993 ford taurus.... i looked this up after i began having problems with my headlights going off and on while the vehicle was in operation. when i took the vehicle to the dealer i was told that my taurus was not involved in the recall for this problem and would not be covered. i have contacted the ford motor company reguarding this matter and am very dissatisfied. this is very dangerous to my vehicle as well as the occupants in the vehicle. i do not understand how approx. 506000 vehicles were found to have this problem but yet when my taurus also is affected (same year of the recall/same model) it is not covered. i would appreciate if you could look into this matter. *ak | |||
| 04/12/1999 | 09/01/1992 | ||
| Head light turn off during stop or driving condition. the high beams would have to be engaged momentarily to make the head lights stay on or the steering wheel has to be tilted up and down several times to make head lights stay on. as of this writing, the only way the car head lights stay on is by driving with the steering wheel tilted all the way up, which makes for funny driving. | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| While driving head lights malfunctioned causing the headlight to turn off unexpectedly which could have resulted in visual dififculty and may cause a crash. there is a recall 98v009000 for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin although it experienced the same problem. *ak | |||
| When the headlights are on for awhile, and heat up they start flashing. dealer has fixed headlights under recall 98v009000, but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| When tapping the turn signal headlights come on. also thehead lights come on when the switch is turned off. wiring has overheated. multi-function switch has been replaced, and problem no longer exists. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 10 | 08/01/1995 | |
| I previously reported headlight failure due to a switch problem. i discovered that there is a recall, id number: 98v009000, but it does not apply to my vehicle, manufactured in august 1992. that recall involves a circuit breaker. i think this recall on the cirucit breaker is masking another problem, probably with the switch itself. the recall describes the lights going out for brief intervals. i see three differences between this description and the problems i, and others, have experienced. first, the intervals are not necessarily brief. second, the lights may also come on or stay on when the switch is in the off position. third, when the lights are on, they are much too dim. a review of consumer complaints for the 1993 taurus on the nhtsa website showed many similar complaints. so many, that i had neither the time nor the need to review them all. i reviewed about one-third of the complaints and found 20 relating to the headlights. a few referred to the circuit breaker or a failure to honor the recall. many referred to the headlights going on and off, which may be the circuit breaker, or it may be the switch or some other problem. some refer specifically to the switch, probably because a mechanic identified the problem or because jiggling the switch can temporarily fix the problem, or both--as in my case. at least two complaints, number 507203 and 510254, complain of poor visibility. that is, not lights out, but lights dim. one complaint, number 53127, complains that the lights go out but the vehicle, like mine, is not included in the recall. i think there is more going on here than a defective circuit breaker. your investigators may have identified that problem and quite naturally thought that it was the entire problem. something else is wrong. you need to revisit this issue. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| This is the problem described in your recall announcement 93v009000. the parts department at my dealer, damerow, knew of the recall and said that the dealer should repair the problem without charge. however, when i contacted damerow service, they could not find the problem on ford's oasis report and so refused to repair the problem. i checked with another dealer. same negative report. then i called ford. same negative report. ford claims that it has never heard of this recall. would you please let ford know about the recall and ask them to repair my vehicle in particular? *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| While driving at any speed, if the headlights are on when you put on a turn signal, the headlights will occasionally go out, leaving you in the dark. you have to either turn them off and then back on or just move the signal control, until they come back on. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Head light failed, recall on component however vehicle not included due to vin #. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Headlight housing assemblies need replacement. | |||
| 01/17/1997 | |||
| Recall 98v009000, the headlight recall in which this vehicle is included and got reimbursed. but 2 years later, the same problem exists which may cause an accident. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/09/1999 | |||
| While driving down a dark country road the headlights began to flicker on and off . dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| 1 | 09/12/1996 | ||
| Headlights experienced failure prior to recall notice however denied due to age and mileage. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Left headlight would get moisture inside the lens, causing rust and insufficient lighting. consumer noticed all left side lenses are all in same condition, dealer had no explanation. *ak | |||
| 09/11/1998 | |||
| Received recall notice (#98v009000) & contacted dealer in late may. took vehicle in. after arriving, was informed no parts available. would notify when they were. checked back few days later & same answer. has been checking ever since. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1998 | |||
| Consumer complained of dealer not honoring manufacturer's recall notice # 98-s-01, headlights, sent 10-june-1998, and informing her of no parts. consumer would like to know how much longer must she wait before something happens. *ak | |||
| The headlights are down. the dealer informed owner that vehicle needs a mounting panel, and will repair at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1998 | |||
| Recall 98v009000 and manufacturer's recall 98s01, headlights. consumer states that the dealer still does not have the parts to remedy the problem. it has been over 90 days and they cannot tell when the parts will be available. dealer is mac haidford at 713-932-5065. *ak | |||
| 05/15/1998 | |||
| Headlights retain heat and moisture. holds in headlights, causing the lights to blow out, problem constantly occurs and the dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 02/28/1998 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 55 mph vehicle started smelling like smoke, and the head lights started blinking. when hitting a dip the lights went off completely. *ak | |||
| During wet contitions, the headlights intermittently go off and flash while driving. a recall has been ordered ( 98s01) owner notification will begin 4/15/98. owner has contacted the manufacturer and the dealer. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| Ea96-019, headlight assembly failure, when driving headlights go out without warning. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Headlight wires shorted out, causing failure of headlights/poor visibility. *sd | |||
| Hit a bump and the highlights cut off, turned on the headlights and the parking lights came on, turn the lights off and turned them back on for the headlights to work correctly. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | ||
| Headlight failure, causing poor visibility. | |||
| 09/14/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Headlights flash and eventually go out completely. | |||
| Sometimes when driving at night the headlights go off and on . please describe . *ak | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| During vehicle operation headlight failure was experienced. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1996 | |||
| Headlight failure, while traveling on the highway the headlights failed for a few seconds and came back on and then went out again. please describe the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/14/1996 | |||
| The headlamps have been flashing and eventually they finally went completly off.*ak | |||
| 09/09/1996 | |||
| Headlight failure, electrical short, while driving lost headlights, intermittently go out. *ak | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| While driving the headlights goe off and blink on and off. please describe.*ak | |||
| 07/02/1996 | |||
| While driving at night, headlights cut off/went out without warning, driver pulled to side of road, turned off lights/turned back on, lights ok, happened twice within 1/2 hour; 1 week later, happened again, impaired driver's vision, driving hazard.*ak | |||
| 08/30/1996 | |||
| Headlights go and off intermittently.*ak | |||
| While driving, the vehicle's headlights failed. please describe.*ak | |||
| 08/10/1996 | |||
| While driving at night head lights had an electrical short. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1996 | |||
| While driving the headlights go out by themselves. *ak | |||
| While driving in rain experienced headlight failure when went off, for no apparent reason. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Pe96-018 active, headlight failure, while driving headlights get get very dim. *ak | |||
| Pe96-018; right headlight reflector fell off which resulted in bulb melted casing. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 07/03/1996 | |||
| Pe96-018 active, headlight failure, when driving and turning, headlights go off with no warning. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Pe96-018 active, when headlights are turned on, will come on. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1996 | |||
| Headlight failure, lights go off while driving pe96-018a. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1996 | |||
| Headlights started flickering, went out while driving, no warning. *ak | |||
| Head lights wiring harness causing the lights to blink on and off and then finally burnt out. this has happen three times with three different taurus same yr. | |||
| 11/26/1995 | 4 | 09/01/1994 | |
| While driving headlight malfunctioned by going off and on. tt *jb | |||
| 07/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| The lights go out in the middle of darkness and while driving. tt | |||
| 05/19/1995 | |||
| The headlights go out at various times without warning, and come back on, causing a loss of visibilty, and all dash lights, and climate control. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 10/05/1995 | 500 | 09/01/1993 | |
| We have just read a report in the paper about windshield wiper problem on ford taurus. we have had this problem on our taurus from the first year of ownership.it has put us in very dangerous and life threatening sistuations. when this problem first occurred ,if at night,the headlights would go off and on with the failure of thewipers, we had replaced the headlight switch and it was'melted'.....thank you for your concern about this wiper problem.... please continue with your investigation!!!! *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Headlights malfunctioned on/off due to defective switch. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 160000 | 1 | |
| Headlights went out. fiddled desperately with the on/off switch & got them to come back on. went out several times over the next 30 minutes ... discovered turning off and back on fixed. suspected it had to do with the heat. over the two month, recurred several times after driving for 30 minutes or so. also found that usually pressure applied to the switch itself and jiggling would bring them back, and discovered i could hold the high beams on. finally searched here and found 98v009000, which seems to be the same problem. have contacted the local dealer ... but gave them recall 98s01 (found elsewhere when looking for replacement part when i had decided that it most likely was in the switch). *tr | |||
| 09/03/2007 | 192000 | 3 | 09/01/1994 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. while driving 30 mph, the headlights flickered rapidly. the failure occurred intermittently. the dealer stated that the headlight switch failed and that his vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 98v009000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 192,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07 | |||
| 4 | |||
| There may be a potential design defect in the light switch in the consumer's 1993 ford taurus. *ph the part would become so hot that it would melt in the dashboard, as the switch started to go bad, the lights would go off while driving. the headlight switch was replaced for a third time. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc *jb | |||
| 100000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced the same defect with the headlight circuit breaker as stated in nhtsa recall 98v009000. this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| After the recall for the headlights was performed, the problem recurred. recall # 98 v 009 000 *jb | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer requested a refund for a headlamp switch, which failed prior to recall notification.*ak *jb | |||
| 09/03/2001 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle stalls out while driving. contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. however, problem reoccurred. had head gasket replaced again. *ak consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil. consumer has lost trust in the dealership. head lights failed, light switch was replaced. the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor. there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up. the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced. the key switch failed. the faulty antenna motor failed. the master cylinder had to be replaced. tie rod was replaced. *tt | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| After driving about one hour with the head lights on, they started to go off and come back on. the consumer stated that this was a safety hazard and called the dealer who said based on vin # vehicle was not eligible for the recall. *yh | |||
| 11/18/2000 | 5 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Taurus has a melted connector at the headlight switch. headlights go out intermittently while driving. this is a serious safety issue! nhtsa campain # 98v009000 recalls taurus's dec. 1992 to sept. 1993. my taurus was manufactured in sept. 1992 and is not covered in the recall. it's obvious a 1993 taurus manufactured in sept. 1992 has the same problem as a taurus manufactured in dec. 1992. did the nhtsa make a mistake and not encompass enough cars. i would like to think the nhtsa would be concerned after reading the other complaints on the 1993 taurus not covered due to the dates, dec. 1992 to sept. 1992. i called ford and the won't do anything because sept. 1992 cars are not covered in the recall. will the nhtsa correct the defective recall?*ak | |||
| While driving headlights intermittently become inoperable due to a malfunction within circuit breaker. vehicle not included in recall 98v009000. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 09/15/1999 | 12 | 05/01/1997 | |
| After having the lights turned on for an hour on low beam the metal post holding the switch on gets incredibly hot and the lights go out. i have to pull over park the car shut it down and let the switch cool down and then i can use the head lights again. very dangerous. if i should need to use thew high beam lights i can only run them for minutes before they go out.*ak | |||
| 08/28/1998 | 2 | 02/17/1994 | |
| Recall 98v009000/ headlight circuit breaker. a year after the recall repairs were performed the remedy failed. vehicle repaired for a second time at the owner's expense. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/05/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall component failed prior to recall notice (98v-009). mjs | |||
| 10/03/1997 | 1 | 02/24/1996 | |
| Recall component failed prior to notice, however only partial repair of the headlight switch completed. (98v-009) mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall repairs not completed due to dealership problems, (98v-009), (98v-094), (98v-323). mjs | |||
| 10/13/1998 | |||
| Consumer replaced headlight switch, and requested reimbursement from dealer. dealer refused because vehicle's vin number did not match manufacturer's nhsta recall 98v-009. also dealer informed consumer that vehicle's vin does not come under manufacturer's recall 98s-01. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| While driving at 75 mph headlight switch light went out, causing consumer to have a blackout. consumer was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road.consumer had to wait until the switch cooled off. when the switch cooled off, consumer was able to start the vehicle back up, but the switch had melted, and the headlights were flashing intermittently. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 3 | ||
| Recall 98v009, due to the defective headlamp switch, the headlights turn off while in use which may cause an accident. dealer replaced switch 3 times. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1998 | |||
| Recall #98-v-009 / manufacturer's recall # 98-s-01, headlights switch; consumer received a recall notice and been trying to get it honored by lincoln/mercury headquarter sent on june 10, 98, and still unable to get this problem resolved. manufacturer notified. *ak | |||
| Recall 98v-0090.00, manufacturer's recall 98s01. consumer had the problem before the recall notice was received. dealer had no parts to remedy the problem. the part has been on order ever since. consumer cannot drive this vehicle at night because the problem has not yet been repaired. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| Faulty headlamp switch has also been replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Recall 98v009000, headlight switch recall which happened to this vehicle, but it was not included in the recall. on three different occasions, while driving at night all interior and exterior lights went out. finally, the lights went out completely and there was a smell burning plastic. it was determined that the headlight switch and the harness connector had malfunctioned and overheated. the insulation had melted from wires. *ak | |||
| 02/24/1997 | 1 | ||
| Head lamp switch overheated and failed. | |||
| 06/22/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall kit for the headlight switch denied due to lack of parts. | |||
| 08/19/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair work denied due to scheduling problems. | |||
| 04/21/1998 | 1 | ||
| Head light switch failed prior to recall notice. | |||
| 06/06/1998 | |||
| Vehicle involved in recall #98v009, headlight switch. consumer contatced dealer to have vehicle repaired and was informed that parts are on back order. *ak | |||
| 02/16/1996 | |||
| Headlights switch on and off randomly while driving, sometimes staying off for extended periods of time. the plug connected to the headlight switch is deformed and brown in color due to overheating, which also makes it a fire hazard. | |||
| 06/03/1993 | |||
| Headlight switch causes light to turn on and off erratically. | |||
| Vehicle is included under recall 98v009, head lights. the dealer is not able to repair vehicle because the parts are not avaliable. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1998 | |||
| Consumer took vehicle in for recall repair of headlights. while doing the repairs, mechanic discovered that the rear sub-frame mounts were broken. consumer then had the dealer check for recall on the rear sub-frame mounts. dealer said that all vehicle's produced after july 1996, were covered by the recall for broken rear sub-frame mounts, and that the recall was good up to 6 years or 60,000 miles. 98v-009000. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Headlight switch melted. | |||
| Head lights turn off without notice due to a faulty circuit breaker on the headlight switch. | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 5 | 09/20/1993 | |
| Headlights go on and off by themselves. | |||
| 12/04/1997 | 12/02/1997 | ||
| Head lights, instrument panel illumination, exterior parking lamps, and rear marker lamps fail intermittently. | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| Headlight on/off switch located on left side of dashboard. | |||
| 11/06/1997 | |||
| While driving at 65 mph, the head lights malfunctioned due to headlamp switch/connector overheating. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1995 | 110 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Headlight switch failed, causing lights to go out while driving. | |||
| The headlight switch wiring is faulty which causes the head lights to intermittently go off and on. dealer has replaced switch twice which did not remedy problem. please give further details. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1996 | |||
| When switching from low beam to high beam the headlights will go off and not come back on unless driver holds the switch on high beam. several times the headlights has gone off for no apparent reason. vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. *ak | |||
| While driving on a dark road the headlights went out without warning, after manual adjustment, the lights came on. dealer states possible short circuit in the switch. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Headlight switch defective, causing poor visibility. | |||
| 10/12/1995 | |||
| Electrical short in the headlight switch, when driving the headlights turn off and on, pe96-018. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Headlight switch defective, causing headlights to flicker off and on/poor visibility *sd | |||
| 04/07/1996 | 4 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Headlights work intermittently. | |||
| 05/14/1995 | |||
| The headlights keep going off, dealer claims that they are redesigning the switch. tt | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| While driving front headlamp switch connector failed due to burnt out wires. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1994 | 1 | ||
| Headlight switch failed. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When consumer put turn signals on they do not show in the back of vehicle. signal light will show up on panel.*ak | |||
| 08/10/1996 | |||
| Failure on the rear turn signal, the rear turn signal bulbs need to be changed often.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Left front turn signal occasionally flashes faster then normal, while left rear turn signal does not illuminate at all. *dh | |||
| 08/10/1995 | |||
| Turn signal on rear on driver has a short, electric short. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 07/05/2002 | 1 | 09/19/1996 | |
| Headlight went out while driving at night, then came back on. recall was done 2 years ago, dealer replaced the multi function switch.*jb consumer also stated the vehicle would stall, the electrical control box was replaced, and the cruise control has not worked for the past 5 years.*jb | |||
| 09/03/2001 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle stalls out while driving. contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. however, problem reoccurred. had head gasket replaced again. *ak consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil. consumer has lost trust in the dealership. head lights failed, light switch was replaced. the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor. there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up. the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced. the key switch failed. the faulty antenna motor failed. the master cylinder had to be replaced. tie rod was replaced. *tt | |||
| 02/08/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Multifiunction switch failed causing wipers not to work. nlm | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 5 | 07/01/1998 | |
| While driving windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. when the turn signal stick is touched they start working again. this could lead to serious accident as the driver cannot see and has to turn his attention to playing with the turn signal stick. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | |||
| The turn signal/windshield wiper control stalk will not operate properly and the windshield wipers will often come to a stop on their own. *ak | |||
| When activating the turn signals the windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable. *ak | |||
| When tapping the turn signal headlights come on. also thehead lights come on when the switch is turned off. wiring has overheated. multi-function switch has been replaced, and problem no longer exists. *ak | |||
| The windshield wipers only function on low speed, and if the turn signal is used while wipers are on, the wipers will stop running. dealer replaced multi functioning switch. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| While the windshield wipers are activated and the turn signal is in use, the wipers short circuit which can possible cause visual difficulty and may result in a crash. dealer replaced wiper system, but problem is still occurring. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| The windshield wiper switch located on the turn signal/high low beam switch sometimes does not work. you have to shake the switch to get it to work at times. | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | 12/20/1996 | |
| Windshield wipers only work on maximum, lower settings do not work. also wipers fail completely during storms. (qcaw) | |||
| 07/01/1993 | 1 | 04/22/1997 | |
| Multi-function switch failed. | |||
| 01/14/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Turn signal switch failed. | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 2 | 03/24/1993 | |
| Short in turn signal switch caused headlights to go out twice. | |||
| Windshield wiper failure; while driving in storm in middle of 8 lane express way, abruptly windshield wiper stopped working due to multi-function switch failure, dlr replaced it, problem persisted, now dlr indicates windshield wiper motor will fail if not replaced. *ak | |||
| Windshield wiper motor failed while driving in storm, windshield wipers stopped working suddenly dlr replaced multi-function switch, problem persists; also, dlr says windshield wiper motor will fail if not replaced. *ak | |||