Rear running lights that go across the back of the car do not light up. When driving in rain or snow the back of the car is not visable.
1993 Ford Thunderbird lights complaints
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When switching from bright to dim lights the lights go completely out. Could have had a serious accident but was fortunate. I called the dealership. They said there was no recall on this.
Numerous complaints on this problem appear to have been reported. This is most definately a safety issue and why is there no recall? Last failure was at a rate of over 60mph around a curve with no ambient lighting on the roadway. There was virtually no visibility after the incident.
Headlights failed due to a bad electrical switch, resulting in poor visibility. Also, windshield wipers short out while driving, and smoke appeared to be coming from ignition switch area. Dealer contacted and faulty parts were replaced.
Causes complete headlight loss when used
Ea99005, headlight switch; intermittently while driivng the headlights began to flash on and off before going off completely. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. About one year and six months ago the headlight switch was replaced. Please provide any further details.
In all cases, the head lights will flash off and on after being on for about 30 minutes. The brake light on the driver side will burn out repeatedly. The park lights and indicator lights will fail repeatedly. The radio will fail all at different times. These electrical/light failures happen more often but not at the same time, when I turn the ground lights on.
Headlights will shut off for various amounts of time. This has happened at various speeds. Also has occurred with windshield wipers & fog lamps on, but also occurrred with them off.
Light bulb sockets in third brake light in rear window melt, dealer contacted and are aware of the problem, but cannot remedy. The sockets are plastic that melt with heat.
When driving the headlights don't work. Also, when locking the seat belts, once consumer hits the brakes, the seat belt won't stay locked. Consumer claims that is a safety issue.
High mounted rear stop light is melting from heat of bulb. Entire encasement has turned black. The bulb socket & attachment has melted down. Entire rear stop light has to be replaced.
The rear mounted brake light socket and socket and holder is melting, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Headlamps are discolored due to material of construction decreasing the headlamp effectiveness and night vision, fog lamp switch melted. Nlm
Head gasket/ headlight switch failures.
Headlights ar made of plexiglass material and are yellowing severely, decreasing headlight effectiveness. After three years fog lamp switch failed to energize fog lamps. Inspection revealed that the fog lamp switch was literally melted from the heat to which it was exposed under the center console. Replace fog lamp switch.
While driving vehicle at night the headlights went out for no reason. Took vehicle to dealer & had the headlight switch replaced. Now the headlight problem has reappeared.
Headlights fail.
Headlamp switch failed causing lights to flicker, consumer complains because thunderbirds were not included in recall. (qcaw)
A couple minutes after turning on the headlights they begin to flicker. The longer the headlights are on, the period they stay off is longer. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
The defective headlight circuit breaker opens, causing the headlights to go on and off unexpectedly which may cause an accident.
15 minutes driving at night headlights flash on/off between high and low beams. Also fog lights do not operate properly. When applied, looks like a police car with lights flashing.
The headlights blink on & off while driving and sometimes the lights go off completely. The headlight switch was replaced on 4/29/98. The switch was also replaced in jan of 96 for the same prolbem. No problem exists at this time.
High-mount tail light burnt out. Trunk light burnt out. Seat belt retractors failed.
While driving the headlights are turning on and off by themselves. Cause unknown. Please provide any details.
Headlight switch failed 3 times.
After driving for 1/2 hour with lights on, headlights would flicker. High beams or fog lights could not be used. Speed would not matter. Took to shop to have it checked out.
While driving the vehicle the headlights flicker on and off due to light switch failure. Dealer has done nothing.
When using the fog lights and headlights together, the headlights blink on and off. (2) switch have been replaced, the last one replaced (3) months ago. The problem still exists.
Heater climate control failed
Multi-functional electrical switch overheats when the fog lamps are turned on. Smoke was visible from the steering column.
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