Automatic headlights malfunction. Turn off unexpectedly while driving the vehicle. Nearly caused accident a few times brought vehicle back to dealer charged 50 dollars to repair within 2 weeks same thing happened again. Now turn headlights on manually. Could have been seriously injured on turnpike when they malfunctioned drive totally blind till light switch was turned on manually.
2003 Ford Taurus lights complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights do not work properly. A problem with the malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring has caused the stop lamps to become inoperable. The vehicle will not start unless placed in neutral. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 04v106000, regarding the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights do not work properly. While depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights flash. After starting the vehicle it would not shift from the drive position. Additionally, there are times when the vehicle will not start it must be turned off and restarted. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 04v106000, regarding the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. The VIN was not included in the recall.
The headlights are not providing adequate lighting while driving at night. This causes poor visibility, and obstruct the consumer's vision while driving. The vehicle was taken to two separate dealers, and on one separate occasion they replaced the headlight bulb, and realigned the headlights on two other occasions, but the problem was not resolved. *ak *sc
While backing out the back up lights failed. Consumer had another driver place the vehicle in reverse and noticed that the lights failed to come on their own. Consumer was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that it could not be fixed at the dealership.
Recall 04v106000. No parts available. Consumer is still having problems with t tail light failure. Dealership was notifed, but has not resolved the problem. Locus ford, 609‑386‑3100.
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