1997 Ford Escort lighting problems

Intermittently headlights become inoperable. Headlights would not come on when ca ris warm. If consumer runs the car for an hour with headlights on, then shuts car and lights off, then turns sit back on within an hour or two, headlights will not come on. Dealer checked and replaced relay, but still didn't fix the problem. Possible faulty wiring.

Both rear brake stop lamps failed to operate when stopping. Vehicle has been taken to a repair shop, and mechanic replaced the brake switch under the hood. Within a few months the problem recurred. Consumer was concerned that the vehicle may become involved in a rear end crash due to this problem. Dealer was notified, who informed consumer that the vehicle's problem was not covered under a recall.