Recall 96V-009
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1995 to 1996 Lincoln Continental: Exterior lighting.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-009
- Reported
- January 23, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 40,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. Owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln Continental 1995 to 1996