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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V103000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/20/1995 to 08/24/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 605581 | 07/16/1999 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/05/1999 | 05/10/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 16, 1999. 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 | |||||
| 15636 | 02/01/2002 | 630685 | Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle. *tt | 04/19/2002 | |
| 983311 | 02/03/1998 | 607475 | Exhibiting a malfunction indicator light (mil) on with various codes and possible driveability concerns. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 99139 | 06/28/1999 | 606508 | Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||||
| 14775 | 03/01/2001 | 619489 | Some vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps (drl) may exhibit the high beam indicator in the instrument cluster flashing when the daytime running lamps are on. *tt | 06/01/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 94000 | 39 | 01/29/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the overdrive activated on and off. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where a certified mechanic determined that either the inside or outside sensor of the automatic transmission was faulty. there was a nhtsa recall #98v233000, regarding the powertrain: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift. the manufacturer was contacted and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. also, the clock light on the insrument panel went permanently out. the rear brake light located on top of the rear window would illuminate in a distorted pattern. the rear brake lights was made up of 9 mini lights, and 3 lights would light up while braking. on other occasions, 4 or 5 lights would illuminate. there was a nhtsa recall #99v103000 regarding exterior lighting: headlights: switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/18/2000 | |||
| Consumer took vehicle in for recall 99v103000/anufacturer's recall 99s14. recall was noted as repaired, but it wasn't working when leaving dealership. tail lights & panel light were malfunctioning,they were coming on & going off*ak. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 94000 | 39 | 01/29/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the overdrive activated on and off. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where a certified mechanic determined that either the inside or outside sensor of the automatic transmission was faulty. there was a nhtsa recall #98v233000, regarding the powertrain: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift. the manufacturer was contacted and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. also, the clock light on the insrument panel went permanently out. the rear brake light located on top of the rear window would illuminate in a distorted pattern. the rear brake lights was made up of 9 mini lights, and 3 lights would light up while braking. on other occasions, 4 or 5 lights would illuminate. there was a nhtsa recall #99v103000 regarding exterior lighting: headlights: switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 08/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated the tail lights and interior lights did not work. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told there was a recall # 99v103000 concerning headlight switch/wiring harness defect. but because of the mileage on the vehicle it could not be repaired under the recall. she wanted to know why, she did not think this was fair.*ak consumer spoke with three other mechanics whom stated the mileage shouldn't have anything to do with the recall. *ph *jb | |||
| 08/14/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had received recall 99v703000 notice before on wiring harness failure that afected headlights. problem had happened again. but, dealer refused to repair, and consumer had received a notice on brakes as well.*ak | |||
| Vehicle was repaired under recall 99v103. later, one of the tail lights and signal lights became inoperable. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 02/15/2007 | 65000 | 2 | 09/02/2006 |
| Car had a recall associated with exterior lights when my parents owned it about five years ago. the parking lights stopped operating. per suggestion of ford took car to dealership and paid $85 for an evaluation. they indicated i had two open wires and the estimated repair cost would exceed $2,000 to replace the wiring harness. *nm | |||
| 05/05/2002 | 1 | ||
| Driver noticed that the instrument panel did not illuminate which caused the tail lights to fail. *ak | |||
| 12/16/2001 | 3 | 02/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was repaired under recall 99v103. later, one of the tail lights and signal lights became inoperable. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| Vehicle was repaired under recall 99v103. later, one of the tail lights and signal lights became inoperable. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 03/15/1998 | 35 | 01/01/1997 | |
| The turn signal failure to operate properly poses a problem to the driver of the vehicle and other drivers in that it does not signal at the time it is flashing on the indicator on the dash of the automobile. we were charged by the dealer for work on this signal and it has never been corrected. we were charged $167.92 for work to replace a multi function switch. we feel this is a hazard that needs to be corrected by the dealer or manufacturer. *ak | |||