The multifunction switch in the steering columns of the 1997-1999 ford taurus' have been failing. This switch controls both turn signals and hazaard lights. To date we have had no injury or incident due to this failure but have seen around 15 to 20 vehicles within our fleet fail over the past 2 years when testing the hazaard lights before going out on the road. Parts were replaced by our contracted repair facility and the parts disposed of.
1999 Ford Taurus lights complaints
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The interior light continues to remain on and the dash readout indicates that there is a door open when there actually isn't. As a result, the driver's side door will not lock as long as the car believes there is an unlocked door.
The headlights failed while driving.*jb. The blower motor also failed.
The interior light continues to remain on and the dash readout indicates that there is a door open when there actually isn't. As a result, the driver's side door will not lock as long as the car believes there is an unlocked door.
I want to complain about the new, ultra bright lights on other cars. They blind me at night and I feel that they are very unsafe.
Lights will come on, and windshield wipers will come on without prior warning. Also, door light and dome light come on. Dealership is aware of problem.
Headlights continually dim when braking, when the air conditioning cuts on, and during turns. Lighting is minimal at these times and makes it difficult to see. The car has done this since initial purchase and continues today. This is the second taurus we have owned with this problem. One dealer told us that it was our imagination and they could not find the problem.
I bought a hitch cover light ,that permanently block's the view of the vital visual safety inspection trailer hitch receiver , installed locking pin , emergency tow chain's, and 7 prong. Elect. And ball mount stability. This universal vehicle product is called: white night reverse light system. Patent name: supplemental reverse light issued july 27,2000 viewable at www.cruiserstainless.com . Bought for $75.00 . The problem with this is: they have additional attachment features for this large hitch receiver cover not covered by the patent. This product permanently blocks the vital view of the hich pin, emergency tow chain and structural stability of the oem standardized - best selling aftermarket trailer hitch receiver. My accident would have been prevented if this product that blocked the hitch receiver view during towing did not take place. The owner of this product is roger byers. If they continue to sell this product that covers the hitch with no view of hitch receiver installed accessories more loss of towing trailers, lives and safety inspections of the hitch receiver during towing will continue. Please stop them from hurting others. (dot number: 12.201 tiresize: 11)
Headlights do not provide enough light on road to be able to see road lines/markings. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that headlight aiming meets requirements. Consumer feels that this is a serious safety issue of not being able to see the road. *ak
At night dashlights would not turn on, could not see what gear it was in. There was an electrical burning smell, then dash lights went out.
While driving with headlights on they will only focus to the front. But, when try to make a turn headlights will not iluminate. Consumer is unable to see where he is driving.
While driving could step on the brakes and headlights will dim each time consumer would step on the brakes.
While loading the trunk, the light bulb was on. When consumer closed trunk the light bulb burned part of the luggage, bulb was not protected. Owner concerned about the possiblity that the bulb could start a fire. *ak
Engine failed, causing a growling noise while it is cold. Yh
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