1992 Ford Aerostar: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jul 19, 2006 · Lights · 171,900 miles · AL

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's horizontal and vertical headlight adjusters fractured on 07/04/06. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 07/05/06 who determined that there was no replacement part available to repair the problem. The tension spring that assists in the proper functioning of the headlight adjusters was no longer available as well. The manufacturer was not alerted. Updated 8/1/2006 -

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Lights · MN

The head lights flickered and then went out, the alternator was replaced, however the problem continued.

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Lights · 142,000 miles · WI

First started out a couple of months ago. Headlights would flicker off and then back on. I figured it was nothing. Now the headlights flicker every 30-60 seconds, can not drive vehicle at night, have already been pulled over by police because of it. I explained to the officer there must be a problem with the headlights.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Lights · ND

While driving at highway speeds at night, headlight switch (f49z-11654-a), with autolamp option, failed and headlights started flashing off and on then going out completely. This has occurred three times, 9/98 at 93,000 miles (switch replaced), 8/01 at 145,000 miles (new switch and block installed w/old wiring) and 10/02 at 160,000 miles (new switch and block w/new wiring installed). Vehicle normally driven with headlights on for safety so useage time on switch is extensive. Each time lights went out, the headlight switch contacts, terminals and wire terminal connectors had overheated and discolored. The overheating melted and distorted the plastic switch case and terminal block (d3tz-11a648-a), allowing or forcing terminals to distort or move. Both of the battery power to main light switch terminals, a & b and the main light switch to dimmer switch terminal, were the only ones overheated. Dt

Filed Dec 14, 1999 · Lights · WA

Repaced headlight switch twice because of lights going out at night while driving. Original switch appeared as if it had gotten hot. After jumper on the wiring harness was installed after receiving recall notice in early 1999, lights have been doing great until this evening, went out like previous times. A couple of days ago the door ajar light on dash was clicking on and off.

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Lights · OR

While driving at night headlights shut off. Cause unknown. Please provide details. *ak defective head light switch was the causing of failure which caused poor visibility on several occasions.

Filed Aug 2, 1999 · Electrical · IL

Electrical short with the headlights.consumer contacted dealer.

Filed Jun 24, 1999 · Lights · MO

3 times in six years headlights have gone out while vehicle was being driven at night. Van has not been driven at night for over a year because of this reason. Problem has been corrected twice at owner's expense. Please provide any further details.

Filed May 17, 1999 · Electrical · MI · fire

On two occasions the high beams failed, resulting in small fire, due to overheating of the electrical components in the steering column, prior to recall notice (99v‑029).

Filed Sep 18, 1998 · Lights · SD

While driving the headlights went off which almost caused an accident. Dealer determined it was a defective headlight switch.

Filed Jul 24, 1998 · Lights · NC

Intermittently the headlamps flicker on and off. The dealer and manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Jun 30, 1998 · Lights · SD

While driving headlights flicker on and off. Owner notes headlight switch was possible cause.