1992 Ford Thunderbird: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 4, 2007 · Lights · 58,800 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford thunderbird. In april of 2000, the contact received a recall notice regarding the headlights. The recall repair was not performed at that time because there were no failures with the vehicle. Currently, the headlights and fog lights flicker on and off and two parts need to be replaced. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they advised her to call ford motor company. The manufacturer was unable to provide any assistance. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 58,800.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 98,000 miles · OH

Consumer' s vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in the federal safety agency recalls 96v071000 and 99v27500 concerning ignition system and headlights. The dealership indicated consumer's vehicle not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Lights · 100,000 miles · KY

The auto lamp on/off delay system randomly turns of my headlights at night even when the delay system is turned off.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Lights · NY

When driving the vehicle at night, the headlights would work intermittently. The consumer has made contact with the dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jan 23, 2003 · Lights · WA

My headlights turned off and turned back on. They do this all the time.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Lights · IN

While driving at night the headlights intermittently shut off or flicker on and off, reducing visibility for the driver. The dealership has not examined the vehicle to determine the cause of the problem and informed consumer that the vehicle was not affected by recall campaign 99v275000. *ak

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Lights · KY

Headlamps flicker on and off as described in the federal safety agency's recall campaign id #99v275000. The 1992 ford thunderbird was manufactured in the period covered by the recall period. Checking with ford motor company resulted in their saying the vehicle is not covered by that recall. Repeated requests to conider this issue similar to that recall were denied. I would like to suggest that the recall did not cover enough vehicles.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Lights · MI

When fog lights are on the headlights go out and won't come back on immediately. The headlight switch has been replaced, but this problem still occurs. Ford says the recall time has expired and they are no longer obligated to fix this problem. Recall was dated 1999 and only the switch was replaced. I payed for the repair before the recall and was told that the problem had already been taken care of. I am afraid of crashing causing injury because of this, because you don't know when head light failure will occur.

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Electrical · FL

Headlights goe out for various intervals which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of circuit breaker opening. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Lights · MI

While driving headlights flicked off and on which caused poor driver's visibility. Also, recall 99v275000 dealt with same type of problem but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Please provide any further details.

Filed Dec 21, 2000 · Lights · WA

On 12-14-1999 the headlight switch on my 1992 thunderbird was replaced under recall number 99s30. The original switch had exhibited the symptoms listed in the recall letter I received (I.e. Headlights flickering off when the fog lamps were used). I am now beginning to see similar symptoms with the switch that was installed last year by the ford dealer. This morning when leaving for work I pulled the light switch out fully and had no headlights. I inspected the condition of the headlight fuse and found it to be good. I then tried wiggling the switch while in the on position (that had worked with the original switch) and the lights eventually did come on. Since then I turned the lights on and off several times without a failure. I contacted the dealer that did the recall work last year and ford's customer service dept., and was told by representatives from both that there is no warranty on parts replaced under a recall and that, therefore, I would have to pay the cost of replacing the switch myself. I will be replacing the switch in the next day or two, and will retain the receipt for reimbursement in the event there is another recall related to the switch. I am very disappointed that ford is not willing to replace the switch. Apparently they are not under a mandate to do so, but they could if they wanted to in the name of "customer satisfaction". They know as well as I do that the switch should last a lot longer than one year.

Filed Aug 30, 2000 · Electrical · MI

While driving down the road at night headlights will just go out. Consumer had a recall on the headlights. Took vehicle to dealer , and they replaced headlight switch and some other wires. About two weeks later, the same problem returned.