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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 02/13/1996 | 3 | ||
| Upper brake light had to be replaced. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/22/1996 | 1 | 04/22/1996 | |
| Unable to remove bulb socket from the high mounted stop light assembly because the lamp and socket assemblies were melted from heat generated from the bulbs. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 83350 | 1 | |
| While driving headlights go off. consumer mentioned a recall, however, none was found. recall for 108 headlight manual. *ak | |||
| 10/10/2001 | |||
| Intermittently headlights go out for brief intervals. a recall has been issued on make and model. however, this vehicles was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 02/17/2000 | |||
| Recall 98v009000, headlights malfunctioned while in use, causing visual difficulty and may result in a crash. dealer repairred the recall, but did not fix the problem. in cold weather the problem still occurs. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| The headlights go off for no apparent reason. the headlights do not come back on until consumer jiggles the headlight switch. the dealer was called about the problem. the problem has not been corrected. owner was told by manufacturer that vin # was not included in recall # 98v09000 ford/headlight circuit breaker.also high/low beam not working properly, and occasional problem with signal lights. *ak | |||
| Intermittently headlights flash on/off and will be out for brief intervals/ a recall has been issued on the vehicle make/model. however ,this vehicle was not included. *ak | |||
| 05/08/1998 | |||
| Consumer complained of dealer not honoring manufacturer's recall notice # 98-s-98, headlights, sent on may 8,1998. dealer been informing consumer of not having the parts. consumer would like to know how much longer must he wait until something could be done. *ak | |||
| 12/11/1996 | |||
| Headlights have gone out three times before while driving, two times the headlights came back on and have to turn on the lights on the inside to see the road. please describe details. *ak | |||
| Head lights fail intermittently and problem persists even after repairs have been made. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| The headlights go off for no apparent reason. the headlights do not come back on until consumer jiggles the headlight switch. the dealer was called about the problem. the problem has not been corrected. owner was told by manufacturer that vin # was not included in recall # 98v09000 ford/headlight circuit breaker.also high/low beam not working properly, and occasional problem with signal lights. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 2 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle experienced several engine problems, engine has been replaced 2 times, head gasket blew at 53419 miles and again at 68564 miles, check engine light illuminated, engine overheated, antifreeze was in tailpipe and oil in radiator, motor mounts broke 11/95 with 28005 miles. consumer stated it was noisy while turning steering wheel, dealer replaced tie rod end. air conditioner was inoperable due to manifold set and accumulater rusted through. tape player ate tapes. wipers would not park, dealer replaced wiper motor and wire harness. dealer replaced headlight switch and terminal. *slc | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Headlights operate erratically. headlights flash on and off as described in the nhtsa recall campaign 98v009000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| Consumer took in for recall involving the headlights, vehicle was repaired but problem reoccurred. headlight switch was replaced, but connector was not. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| The headlights overheat and cut on and off every other minute. dealer says not included in recall. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 10 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Head lamp switch and connector failed, causing temporary light failure, resulting in poor visibility. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| The headlights go off for no apparent reason. the headlights do not come back on until consumer jiggles the headlight switch. the dealer was called about the problem. the problem has not been corrected. owner was told by manufacturer that vin # was not included in recall # 98v09000 ford/headlight circuit breaker.also high/low beam not working properly, and occasional problem with signal lights. *ak | |||