When driving if fog lamp switch is on for even a few mins the lights go on/off sometimes for long periods.
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Third brake light got so hot that it melted the lens cover and housing socket, almost resulting in a fire. Dealer has been contacted .*ak bulbs enlarged due to excessive heat also.
Engine failure due to gaskets, replaced multi-function switch several times as well as fuel line, electrical systems malfunction in the power mirrors and the power locks, illumination controls as well as motor in drivers side door , seatbelts will not engage and signals for seatbelt to be worn , seatbelt alarm will not shut off until this problem is solved.coolent system failure at point of engine failure , decrease in compression and white smoke from hood, levels read very hot!!.
While driving at night pushed the dimmer switch to put on bright lights, and headlights went totally off. Consumer did not have any light.
Consumer received recall notice 99v275000/ headlights, and found out from dealer that part needed to be replaced wasn't covered under recall. Consumer has repaired the problem once before out of his own pocket.
Recall 99v275/ headlight switch. Dealer has repaired vehicle under recall and remedy has failed. The dealer has reinspected vehicle, and will repair it again at the owner's expense. Manufacturer has been notified.
Multi-function switch failed prior to recall notice 99v‑275, consumer is seeking reimbursement. Nlm
Headlight failure happened in '96, '97, & '99 (charged for 2 repairs).
Took car in to have a recall on a head lamp switch fixed. Told them car seems to have a hesitation when taking off after a complete stop. They told me it had to have the iac censor replaced. Had that done at a cost of 363.00. They also put in a new thermostat, sid engine wasn't getting hot enough? 2 days later car still hesitated and over heated. Was told head gasket needed to be replaced. Had that fixed 900.00. They also told me I should have the timing cover replaced because it has a possible crack? Took to an independent auto shop had them take a look, they said it looked fine?
Recall work performed for the headlight switch, prior to repair the consumer did not have any failures, after repair of the recall component vehicle experienced failure of the headlights due to a faulty multi-function switch.
Recall # 99v275000 ford/headlights; dealer was refusing to nonor recall notice. Consumer was experiencing same problem as stated in recall. Dealer insisted that the problem was not related to recall. Please provide any further information.
High mounted stop light bulbs fail due to excessive heat build-up in plastic housing which causes plastic bulb sockets to melt to bulbs.
The federal safety agency recall 99v275000 concerning headlight switch failure. Consumer had this recall repaired on dec. 12, 1999, the switch has gone bad again on 02-feb-2000. Dealer has not been contacted.
Recall 99v275000; dealer fixed the recall, but vehicle is still experiencing headlights malfunctioning which may cause visiual difficulty, and result in a crash. Dealer needed to replace "other switches" and will charge consumer.
Headlamp switch failed prior to recall notice. Nlm
Ongoing problem with headlight lenses fadng/discoloration which cause poor visibility while driving at night. Dealer/manufacturer was contacted on this matter.
Vehicle experience failure of the recall component prior to notice, repairs made to wrong component and consumer would like reimbursement for prior wrong repairs (99v‑275).
Headlight switch failed prior to recall notice (99v‑275) causing lights to flicker. Prior to notice dealer replaced the dimmer switch which did not rectify the flickering problem. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for the wrong part that was changed. Nlm
Received recall notice 99v275000 in mail. Contacted dealer & set appointment. Was informed by service manager that recall applied only to new design of headlight switch. Information in letter did not state headlight design. Owner had switch replaced twice before receiving notice. Manufacturer was backing dealership. Owner wanted arefund based on what was in letter. Owner upset.
Consumer unable to have recall 99v‑275 repaired for the headlight flickering due to dealer problem.
Headlamps exhibited flickering condition prior to recall notice 99v‑275.
The multi-function switch is causing the lights to flicker and go out. In onorder to turn the headlights on, consumerhas to turn on the turn signals first. The dealer has replaced the switch.
Head light switch and wiring connector failed prior to recall notice causing the head light flickering on and off resulting in poor visibility.(99v‑275) yh
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notice and repaired at a non-ford dealership, reimbursement denied due to location of repair (99v‑275). Mjs
The high mounted stop lamp assembly has melted. Delaer has been notified.
After complete headlight failure while driving, took car to dealer for repair. I was advised by mechanic that multifunction switch assembly was burned due to "quote" excessive draw from headlamp and fog lamp switches. He advised me that headlamp and fog lamp switches were not in stock but to replace multifuntion switch and hardshell and not to use fog lamps. He could not confirm that multifunction switch and hardshell were in fact defective. I had the repair made at cost of $224.08. Another ford dealer examined the old multifuntion switch and hardshell and did not believe there was anything wrong with them. On nov. 22 1999 I went to bob sight ford to present recall #99s30, I also requested a full refund for the multifunction switch because I believe that this headlamp switch recall proves that if the multifuntion switch and hardshell were defective it is the direct cause of the headlamp switch being defective. I truley believe I was sold parts that were not defective. The man I spoke to put my recall letter and service receipt back on the counter and told me there was nothing he could do for me.
The bulbs in the high mounted stop light melted through the plastic which may have caused a fire. Please provide further information.
Headlights blink, fail continously after repeated attempts to repair by dealership
While driving headlights blink on and off for periods of time. Dlr has replaced the multi-function switch, and problem still exists.
While driving a fire ignited at the front left side of the vehicl., when the fire department came and put the fire out, it was determined that the fire originated from a shortin the headlamp. The vehicle was totaled. Dealer has been contacted.
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