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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V009000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1994 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 40000 | 12/29/1995 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/23/1996 | 01/25/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A defective control module in the autolamp system can malfunction. if the autolamp system is being used to activate the exterior light (including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without warning. this will not occur if the exterior lighting is turned on manually by the headlight switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the autolamp control module. owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lighting and communications system. vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 12219 | 12/01/1998 | 615480 | For all vehicles with lighting control module concerns that require a module replacement, the technican must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 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 - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| BC3274970207 | 02/07/1997 | 51872 | Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher wattage that are not dot approved - sold with disclaimer of for off-road use only - the bulbs draw more current than the oem bulbs a | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/12/1985 | 1 | ||
| Low beam head light on driver's side went out. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2002 | |||
| Headlights and instrument panel lights went out while driving at night without warning. dealer and the manufacturer have been notified, and informed that this vehicle was not covered under recall 96v009000 due to vin. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||