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 | |||
| 04/10/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1993 mercury sable. the contact stated that the headlights stopped illuminating and could cause a crash. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 98v009000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 50,000. sm. | |||
| 04/10/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1993 mercury sable. the contact stated that there was a loss of headlights during vehicle operation, which could cause a crash. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but stated that the nhtsa campaign id number: 98v009000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) recall did not include the vin. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 50,000. nw | |||
| 1 | |||
| Light bulb failures. *slc | |||
| 09/22/1999 | 0 | ||
| A defective headlight switch caused the headlight wiring harness to burn out. which, in turn, caused entire lighting system to go out. when this happened headlight switch was very hot. the switch would not work and the wiring and harness melted. these parts had been replaced under a ford recall one year and three months prior to failure.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 4 | 03/06/1993 | ||
| The rear headlight had to be replaced.*ak consumer had to replace brake lights as well as window brake light.*jb | |||
| 12/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Brake light lamps replaced 4 times. *sd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| Intermittently headlights flickered on and off , and the brake lights were inoperable. a recall has been issued for headlights of the same make and model year ; however, this vehicle was not included . the dealer has repaired the vehicle. (98v-009). *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| High mounted brake light and daytime running lights fail continuously. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/28/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| The headlight switch & wiring connector was previously under recall(ref: nhtsa campaign id # 98v009000). the recalled part was replaced(at an authorized ford/mercury service center) under the original recall, but the replacement part has failed too, causing the headlight switch connector to melt from the heat of the failed part. i feel ford/mercury should reopen the recall and refund my money for the repair/replacement of the headlight switch and connector, which was done at an authorized ford/mercury service center. | |||
| 10/15/1999 | |||
| Headlights are flashing off and on, and are working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 3 | ||
| Headlights on vehicle go out when the high beams are turned on. nlm | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 100 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| 08/03/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the head lights flash on then off without indications. please provide futher details. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1997 | |||
| Vehicle is included under manufacturer's recall #98s01, headlights. owner has contacted dealer in may to schedule an appointment. as of today vehicle has not been repaired. manufacturer will be contacted. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the headlights go off and stay off for about 5-10 seconds and come back on. the problem continue sto get worse. also, the headlight switch gets very hot. at this times headlights do not come on at all, only the parking lights. the dealer will not correct prolbem free of charge. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1998 | 20 | ||
| While driving or stopping headlights do not work properly, most of the time, they come on and go off without any reason. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| While driving intermittently the headlights go out for brief intervals. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 07/27/1993 | |
| Head lamp lens is clouded, discolored and no longer clear glass, causing poor visibility. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Upon adjusting the steering wheel to the down position the headlights will not stay illuminated, ea96-019. *ak | |||
| 02/27/1996 | 4 | ||
| Headlights go off/on when using turn signal. | |||
| 2 | 03/11/1993 | ||
| # ea96-019, when driving at night the headlights sometimes fail. *ak consumer states nothing has been touched, however it does seem to occur when turn signal is operated, they remain off for 2 or 3 seconds and then come on this occurs while engien is running also when sitting still.*jb | |||
| # ea96-019, when driving at night the headlights sometimes fail . please describe. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1996 | |||
| While driving the headlights go out for a couple of seconds and than come back on. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1996 | |||
| Headlights went out without warning while driving down a dark road. please describe in detail. *ak | |||
| 08/11/1996 | |||
| Alledged headlight failure. please describe. *ak | |||
| While driving noticed center headlights have become inoperative, stopped working.*ak consumer states this is not his vehicle and that his lights work fine. *slc | |||
| 09/22/1996 | |||
| The headlights and signal ligts would go out while driving. please describe. *ak | |||
| 04/12/1996 | |||
| Failure of the headlights, when drving the headlights turn off, pe96-018. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1996 | |||
| Faulty wire harness shorted out as vehicle warmed up, melted headlamp light switch, headlights go out while driving at night.*ak | |||
| 06/15/1996 | |||
| Headlight failure, during vehicle operation the headlights come on and off.*ak | |||
| 09/05/1995 | |||
| Headlight failure, while continuing to use them, headlights fail intermittently. *ak | |||
| # pe96-018, had to replace the headlights on three occasions . please describe . | |||
| The rear headlight had to be replaced. please describe. *ak | |||
| 4 | 03/06/1993 | ||
| The rear headlight had to be replaced.*ak consumer had to replace brake lights as well as window brake light.*jb | |||
| Vehicle headlights went out while drivng the vehicle. please describe. | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| #pe96-018, while driving at 60 mph, headlights went out,the whole dashboard instrument panel malfunctioned as well. *ak | |||
| 06/25/1996 | |||
| Headlights keep going out. they go off and then they come back on. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1996 | |||
| Light bulbs burned out while driving, driver had to use parking lights, hazardous driving. *ak | |||
| The vehicle headlights went out while driving the vehicle. please describe. *ak | |||
| 12/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Headlight lamps replaced twice. *sd | |||
| 07/01/1995 | |||
| Failure on the headlight, lights go off while driving a pe96-018. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 07/01/1995 | |||
| Ea-96-019 active, headlight failure due to an electrical short, when headlights are engaged intermittently, turn self off. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1996 | |||
| Headlight failure, due to an electrical short when turning light, continue to replace them. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Dt: last summer while driving down the road at night the lights started flashing on and off. this happened every time the car was driven at night. the problem became worse with time. the headlights would flash on and off when they were on dim or bright. the problem was reported to ford, and there was recall 98v009000. however, this vehicle was not included. the consumer has not taken the car for diagnosis. there have been no other major problems with the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| High mounted brake light and daytime running lights fail continuously. | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Headlights go off while driving, high and low beam, resulting in no visibility, after working the deammer switch they come back on. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1996 | |||
| Headlight flicker on and off while driving, driver cannot see the road. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 06/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had recall 98v009000 remedied on 6/30/02 for headlight switch. picked vehicle up from dealer and it was still experiencing flicker on/off of headlights during operation. dealer advised, installed new switch according to remedy.*ak | |||
| 04/20/2003 | 1 | 10/22/1992 | |
| The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall#98v009000 headlight, however the dealer refused to repair, because the vehicle identification was not included in the recall. *jb the burned plugs and melted contact sockets were replaced. the head lamp would go of and on while the vehicle was in motion. *scc | |||
| 1 | 08/02/1993 | ||
| Whenever vehicle was in overdrive, it would jerk and then stall out when turning corners. this caused power steering to lock up. took vehicle to dealership, and was informed nothing could be done about it. vehicle was not recalled.*ak consumer was informed that his vehicles vin was not included in recall, so consumer had the head gasket and thermostat replaced and paid for repairs. transmission is now going out. right outer tie rod end replaced, was causing a squeaking noise when turning steering wheel. windshield washer pump failed and caused a leak. headlight switch failed. *slc | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer in regard to recall number 98v009000/ manufacturer's recall 98s01, dealer corrected problem. consumer's vehicle experienced same problem with headlights flicking off and on, causing poor driver's visibility. manufacturer refused to correct problem again. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/11/1996 | 2 | 06/05/1995 | |
| Prior to recall head lights go off and turn on again also instrument panel lights are inoperative due to switch failure at the connector (98v-009). yh | |||
| 09/22/1999 | 0 | ||
| A defective switch that was installed by the dealer caused headlights to fail. *ak | |||
| 09/22/1999 | 0 | ||
| A defective headlight switch caused the headlight wiring harness to burn out. which, in turn, caused entire lighting system to go out. when this happened headlight switch was very hot. the switch would not work and the wiring and harness melted. these parts had been replaced under a ford recall one year and three months prior to failure.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Recall repair work not completed on two components (headlamp switch 98s01 and coil springs), due to dealership problems. | |||
| Intermittently headlights flickered on and off , and the brake lights were inoperable. a recall has been issued for headlights of the same make and model year ; however, this vehicle was not included . the dealer has repaired the vehicle. (98v-009). *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Headlight blinking, had the switch replaced but the blinking continues. | |||
| 12/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Head lamp switch failed prior to recall notice. | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Intermittently while driving the vehicle headlights went out unexpectedly, which almost caused an accident. dealer replaced the headlight switch. currently, had problems with the tail lights that go out while driving, which may cause an accident. again dealer replaced switch. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Head light switch failed. | |||
| 12/12/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the headlights go off and stay off for about 5-10 seconds and come back on. the problem continue sto get worse. also, the headlight switch gets very hot. at this times headlights do not come on at all, only the parking lights. the dealer will not correct prolbem free of charge. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1998 | 1 | 08/21/1996 | |
| Headlights fail intermittently, and headlight switch overheats. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1993 | |
| Head lights failed as a result of a faulty switch, which caused the wiring to melt. | |||
| 10/19/1995 | |||
| The headlight switch works intermittently, sometimes you have to twist the switch before the lights will come on. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 3 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle doesn't start; also ground wire to battery continually comes loose, causing vehicle not to start/ radio/dash overheated due to melted connector and headlight switch/connecter overheated/melted. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1995 | |||
| Failure in headlight switch caused headlights to go out while driving; impaired driver's vision; repaired by dealer 1 year ago. *ak | |||
| 11/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Electrical malfunction in headlight switch caused headlights to shut off/on. *sd | |||
| While driving, experienced front wiring harness malfunction, when head lamp suddenly went out, due to light switch burn out. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| No summary listed on this vehicle. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Intermittently while driving the vehicle headlights went out unexpectedly, which almost caused an accident. dealer replaced the headlight switch. currently, had problems with the tail lights that go out while driving, which may cause an accident. again dealer replaced switch. please provide details. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 09/22/1996 | |||
| The headlights and signal ligts would go out while driving. please describe. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Parts expert says both taurus and sable experiencing early flasher breakdowns. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 01/31/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Windshield wipers stopped working during rain storm.took to dealer-defective multifunction switch. it cost me $166.94 to fix. this week i heard of other people having same problem. *ak | |||