Recall 98V-009
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1993 to 1994 Ford Taurus and 3 other models: Exterior lighting (headlights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-009
- Reported
- January 21, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 506,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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 from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Taurus 1993 to 1994
- Lincoln Continental 1993 to 1994
- Lincoln Mark Viii 1993 to 1994
- Mercury Sable 1993 to 1994