1993 Ford Aerostar: headlights failing or too dim

8 of the 373 complaints about the 1993 Ford Aerostar describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

1996
1
1995
3
1994
6
1993
8
1992
14
1991
3

What owners say

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Lights · 149,000 miles · UT

Headlights switch burned out twice. The connector to the switch kept burning. The manufacturer offered no help.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · GA

Headlight switch runs so hot it melts the plastic plug body into which the wiring harness terminals are inserted. I will be purchasing the second replacement switch today (3 total switches since new). With the instrument panel trim removed and 1/2 hr driving with headlights on the switch is too hot to touch. The contact that provides power to the tail lights, instrument panel lights and radio night light seems to be the source of heat as that terminal shows the greatest damage due to heating.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Electrical · AR

Headlights start to go off and on after 10 mins of driving. Very dangerous, dash lights go out too. Ford says the switch needs to be replaced, my husband took the switch out and its gets way too hot and causes the lights to go off.

Filed Sep 20, 2000 · Lights · WA

Headlights began erratic off & on cycle --- had to drive that way for about 10 minutes to reach home --- called ford service dept today --- they stated the headlight switch has a builtin breaker --- switch would have to be replaced, that they had part in stock, had seen other failures of this switch asm --- this is potentially a life threatening failure --- personal safety is definitely comprised by the switch failure.

Filed Aug 4, 2000 · Lights · NE

Unable to read LED instruments quantities, warnings or speedometer with headlights on during daylight hours with sunlight or bright clouds. The green LED luminous dimmer is on minimum. This defect could lead to engine damage and/or excessive speed. The LED luminous is brighter with lights off during the day, but company training and national safety indicates that it is safer to drive with lights on at all times. The dealer has contended that the lights should not be on during the day.

Filed Aug 9, 1999 · Lights · MI · fire

The headlight switch melted and burned which resulted in a fire. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 12, 1999 · Electrical · TN

Received recall notice 99v029000 in mail & contacted dealer. Had repairs done. Had to take vehicle back at least 5 times. Mechanic had unhooked wires due to check engine light kept coming on. Started having other electrical problems after ignition switch was repaired (head lamp, dashboard, dome light & windows).

Filed Sep 6, 1998 · Electrical, Lights · NY

High beam switch/horn button, and transfer case failed.