Recall 99V-275
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1992 to 1993 Ford Thunderbird and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (headlights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-275
- Reported
- October 12, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 164,731 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening.
The risk
Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, if needed.
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 99s30.owner notification began november 15, 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Thunderbird 1992 to 1993
- Mercury Cougar 1992 to 1993