1993 Ford Thunderbird: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 26, 2010 · Lights, Visibility · 96,000 miles · OR · fire

This is the recall. My car did exactly this. My car is a 93 thunderbird super coupe with factory fog lights and the wiring harness connector is burnt and needs replaced. Headlights went out after flickering. Recalls for the 1993 ford thunderbird electrical & lights: exterior lighting:headlights:switch campaign number: 99v275000 dates manufactured: 06/1991 to 09/1993 number of vehicles affected: 164,731 model years affected: 1992, 1993 date owner notified: 11/1999 defect summary: vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening. Consequence summary: driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective summary: dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, if needed. Recall notes: ford recall no. 99s30.owner notification began november 15, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.also contact the federal safety agency's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1‑888‑327‑4236).

Filed Oct 17, 2008 · Lights · FL

1993 ford thunderbird with headlights that fail while driving at night. Failure starts with flickering and blinking causing loss of visibility.

Filed Nov 30, 2005 · Lights · TN

Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 99v275000 concerning the headlights:switch. This vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to VIN. The consumer first experienced this problem in late 1997, and had it repaired at the her expense. The headlights failed a second time the dealership stated the switch needed to be replaced again.*ak updated 01/11/06.

Filed Jan 11, 2005 · Lights · IN

While driving smoke started to come out of the steering column, and the headlight stopped working. Consumer states it is the very same problem as recall number 99v275000/headlights.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Lights · 120,000 miles · WV

While driving at night head lights flashed on and off. Dealer stated theathead light switch malfunctioned.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Lights · 112,000 miles · OR

While driving at night, headlights suddenly went out. Smoke began to come from the steering column near the signal light. Consumer pulled over, then smoke cleared, but the driver had to hold the high beam switch while driving. *ak

Filed Jul 14, 2003 · Lights · IL

Consumer states that headlights are not working properly. Dealer notified.

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Lights · 140,786 miles · CA

The vehicle head lamps flickered prior to recall notice (99s30). The consumer request reimbursement for the replaced switch. *mr *scc

Filed Nov 19, 2002 · Lights · WA

While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The headlight will go off and the fog light will stay on. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.ts

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Lights · OH

While switching to high beam, high and low beams go out. *ak

Filed May 14, 2002 · Engine · IL

While stopping vehicle overheated and stalled. Dealers have been contacted and replaced headlight switch. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 28, 2002 · Lights · MN

Consumer states that while driving at night consumers headlights went out and consumer smelled smoke. Consumer feels this is very dangerous could catch fire. Consumer pulled over and parked. Please provide any further information. Nlm