1994 Ford Taurus lights problems

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Lights · 70,000 miles · CA

While driving at night headlights go off for a few seconds and then come back on it happens several times and then stops happening

Filed Sep 25, 2017 · Lights · 127,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford taurus. While driving various speeds, the headlights flashed intermittently without warning and the headlight switch was hot to the touch. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact researched the failure online and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v009000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. No further assistance was offered. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2006 · Lights · CA

Recall 98v009000 headlamp flash intermittently my 94 ford taurus does not comply with ford oasis system in regards to factory recall ending on vehicles manufactured 2 months before mine . Your recall goes from 93 to 95 ford vehicles.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Lights · 100,000 miles · OR

Dt*: the contact stated the exterior daytime running lights intermittently work. The lights go out for brief intervals. The lights had to be turned on manually using the switch rather than automatically illuminating when the key was in the ignition. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 98v009000, regarding the exterior lighting. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Lights · NJ

Dt: noticed on september 15, 2005, after driving the vehicle for about 15 minutes the headlights flashed intermittently. There was recall 98v009000, for the same thing. However, this vehicle was not included not included in the recall due to VIN. There no forewarning and no noise. Contacted the dealer they said the vehicle was not part of the recall, and l that the consumer would have to pay out of pocket to have it fixed.

Filed Jan 19, 2005 · Lights · 80,000 miles · PA

The headlights go off and come back on by themselves. Consumer is concerned there is potential for an accident.*ak the consumer stated that when driving at night the lights turn off. The consumer stated that it may be a short in the headlight wiring system.

Filed Oct 22, 2004 · Lights · 150,000 miles · PA

Recasll 98v009000 concerning headlight circuit breaker. Headlights would flash intermittently while driving 50 MPH at night. Dealer was contacted. Dealer informed consumer that t vehicle was not covered under this recall.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Lights · 969,467 miles · FL

The switch for the headlights melted and nearly caused a fire. The mechanic informed the consumer that a fire was imminent if the problem was not fixed. *nm *sc

Filed May 20, 2003 · Lights · 8,927 miles · PA

When the left turn signal was activated, the headlights went out. When the right turn signal was activated the head lights remained on. *jb ph

Filed Feb 22, 2003 · Lights · 137,719 miles · TN

Front headlights will not function after replacing headlight switch. Worked for 15 minutes and then shut off. Fuses checked ok other troubleshooting checks did not remedy situation. Noted 2 burned plug holes in wiring harness at switch. Vehicle model and year is on a recall from ford for the same problem. Told by ford service tech that my vehicle (VIN# [xxx]) was not in recall. Also rear light over hatch has leaked since new and caused light to short out. Noticed many other 94 wagons with same problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).