1994 Ford Taurus: headlights failing or too dim

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 Nov 11, 2011 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA · fire

Car had been parked in my driveway for five days without use. About 9:00am I moved the car and parked it in the street in front of my house. There was no indication of any problem of any kind. About 45 min. Later I was alerted to the sound of a car horn and found the fords horn was honking. When I opened the door to attempt to pull the lever to open the hood there was smoke in the car and a small flame on the left lower corner of the cash. I went to get a fire extinguisher and phoned 911, was gone maybe 30 seconds and when I returned the dash was fully aflame. I then dragged my hose out and by the time @45 seconds later I got the water on, the passenger compartment was fully engulfed. After about 7 min. Of me putting water on the fire and it about 90% out the fire department showed up and finished putting it out. The only problems the car had before was the interior lights had quit working from the door in july but still worked from the headlight switch. About a year and a half ago the fuse that fed the radio among other things had blown but when replaced with the same 15amp fuse all had been ok.

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Acceleration · 62,053 miles · MS

Tl*- the contact stated that on several occasions the 1994 ford taurus with 62053 accelerated while the contacts foot was on the brake pedal. The dashboard light also flickered once, the headlights were turned on. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 62,153.*ak update *4/16tr

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 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).

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Lights · VA

There was a problem with the headlight switch.*jb.