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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V028000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/21/1997 to 11/23/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 571800 | 03/23/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/10/1998 | 02/25/1998 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin march 23, 1998. owners who do not receive the free owner guide 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 982318 | 11/23/1998 | 603765 | The check traction control lamp in the message center may illuminate on some vehicles. *yc | 03/04/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 02/16/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| I keep getting this message. from: nhtsahotline@telesishq.comnhtsahotlinetelesishq.com date: 3/18/2009 4:02:15 pm to: subject: unknown footprints incoming mail error footprints encountered an error processing an incoming mail message. the error code is below. if the error is unclear or if you need help, please contact support. footprints error: 201 [microsoft][odbc sql server driver][tcp/ip sockets]sql server does not exist or access denied. (sql-08001) [microsoft][odbc sql server driver][tcp/ip sockets]connectionopen (connect()). (sql-01000)(dbd: db_login/sqlconnect err=-1) connection string: dbi:odbc:footprints this is what i have been trying to send to:nhtsa.webmaster@dot.gov from: subject:automatic headlight moduale comments: i got a notice of an error on sending you my message. hope you do not get two. my 98 lincoln continental has no turnsignal lights,no emergency lights etc. it can not be driven safely. we have called the dealership and was told we need an automatic headlight module. however it has been discontinued by ford motor company and there is none available in the united states. i called ford motor company(case id#1556870779) and was told to contact you. was there no recall on this part? i am certain that i am not the only one that has a problem with this car. i was told to get a part from a junk yard although that too would be expensive since they too know this part is no longer available.. being female i do not think that is possible. i also think that a company like ford should be responsilbe for providing parts for their cars. many cars are on the road a lot longer than ten years. i could go on but for now --what am i to do?? from nhtsa web site. 98 lincoln has no turnsignal no emergency lights etc.it is unsafe to drive the dealership said it needed an automatic headlight module but no part exists in the us. what now??? *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 03/08/2005 | 1 | 10/15/2004 | |
| Dt: the consumer states that 1998 lincoln continental had one headlight that became unaligned and was shining the beam straightened up in the air. this was the driver's side left headlight. was having water leakage and around the light was turning black. the warning light on the dash board was saying check brake lamp, but the brake lamps were both working. the owner thought that the headlight shorted out, causing that inside light on the dashboard to come on. this started in the past couple of months. the owner has not had the car checked yet, but was going to take it to dealer. the owner could not afford to pay $400.00 for a headlight. the owner has not contacted ford. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| Intermittently turn signal will becom inoperable. dealer has attempted to repair signals; but, problem still exists.*ak | |||