There was a problem with the headlight switch.*jb.
1994 Ford Taurus lights complaints
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Plug on back of headlight switch overheated, causing the switch to malfunction,resulting in loss of head lights.
Headlights intermittently fail to operate at night while driving at any speed. Consumer feels this problem causes an unreasonable risk to safety because visibility is reduced to zero. Dealership serviced vehicle for recall campaign 98v009000 on 16-nov-1998, and informed consumer any repairs for additional problems will be done at consumer's expense. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Recall 98 v 009 000/headlight circuit breaker: headlights would intermittently go out for a brief interval while driving at night., dealer notified, and informed consumer that manufacturer's recall repairs were done, problem still reoccurred. *ak
Low beams on headlights don't work. When putting on low beam light doesn't come on, and everything on dash just rapidly blinks. When using high beam everything goes away. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated no recall.
When turning off headlights sometimes they won't go off, and sometimes they'll come on by themselves, and drain battery.*ak possible bolt failure in subframe caused clunking sound.
Headlights are severely fogged and cause poor visibility at night. Dealer notified, and was unwilling to help in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Headlights went on and off intermittently. Consumer took headlight switch a part, and dicovered that wires inside of bracket were melted . Also, motor mounts were defective.
I have complied to ford about the headlights but they said I was not under the recall. I explained the problem about the headlight going off and on while driving and they told be I should get it fixed and save the receipt in case it was ever recalled but that they would not since it wasn't involved in the recall. When I replaced this headlight switch I noticed that the plactic part around the wires leading to the headlight switch were melted and very burned. This concerns me greatly and has the possibility to cause a fire not to mention the headlight going off them selves. I have saved the old ford style headlight switch and would be more than willing to give it to you.
The drivers door and front passenger door were misaligned. Nlm
Windshield wipers stop working whenever the headlight dimmer switch is used or the right side turn signal is applied. Dealer notifed.
Cruise control failed to release when brakes were tapped to slow down. Also, there were no rear brake lights, and vehicle failed to shift out of park. Would need to apply brakes to edge vehicle to shift. Took vehicle to mechanic for repairs. Owner has parts. *ak
While driving on highway lights went out this happened 3 times. After dimming lights,continued on. No problems until I tried driving with "brights' again,lights went out again...this is the same problem I had in 1998,and had switch replaced on recall.
The headlight switch has been replaced 3 times and the headlights continues to flash. Ford cannot seem to fix the problem and refuses to take responsibility for this defect. While driving, on a highway or in traffic the headlights flash on and off. Sometimes they flash quickly other times they stay off for a few seconds. This is a real problem and a safety hazard that warrants your attention. Ford refuses to put my car under the recall that exists for a similar problem with 1994 tauruses because of my VIN number? I have had the recall work done at my own expense and still have the problem. This is going on two years.
Vehicle was inspected for recall 98v‑009, dealership said vehicle was fine, within 3 1/2 months vehicle experienced failure of the component and was denied services per recall. Mjs
The headlights would blink on and off whenever they were being used. The headlight switch was burned out and replaced at owner's expense. Vehicle not included in recall # 98v009000 ford/headlight circuit breaker.
The headlights keep going off on the vehicle at any speed and at anytime!!!!! The go off then in a few seconds come back on!!!! Very dangerous
Shifter cable will not go into low when downshifting.
When driving a long distance, headlight switch will overheat, causing the lights to short out. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer attached photos of wire harness heat damage and defective switch.
When driving the headlight's will come on and go out,causing visibility problems. Consumer will not to have a good view while driving. Also, headlight's get dim.
Recall 98v009000/98s01; while driving lights kept going off and on. When taken apart the switch had been burn., dealer and manufacturer aware of the problem, vehicle does not comply to the recall, problem still exists. *ak tehe problem has been corrected. Consumer is trying to get the bills reinbursed , since the problem became a safety recall.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 98v00900, manufacturer's recal 98s01, headlights. On a number of occasions headlights malfunctioned.the dealer stated parts not are available to remedy problem.
Brake light switch wiring came apart causing the gear shift lever to stick into parked gear and brake lights to become inoperable.
Headlight switch failure, other 1994 taurus models recalled for this failure, however consumer's vehicle was denied due to VIN #.
Recall 98v009000 and manufacturer recall 98s01, headlights. Consumer stated that the dealer has moved and is not in business. The manufacturer recommended that the consumer drive 100 miles for service.
The headlamp switch overheated, causing the headlights to go out. Additionally, the connector is melted. Problem is the sames as recall #98s01, but this vehicle is not included.
Headlight switch located on dash board will overheat, causing the headlights to become inoperative unexpectedly. No warning given, manufacturer claims vehicle is not included in recall.
Dash light switch failed.
Head light switch failed, recall work denied due to VIN#.
Rear cut off switch failed due to corrosion from water leakage, causing interior lights to remain on continuously.
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