1995 Ford Thunderbird lights problems

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Lights · 95,000 miles · KS

The customized headlight lens deteriorated after a period of time and fogged up. When this occurred it reduced the light illumination and caused poor visibility.*ak *tt

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Lights · CA

The head light cover was made of clear plastic which deteriorated and was not clear.

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Lights · IL

Head lens have gradually turned from clear to milky. This has dimished the light beam penetration into the dark on the roadway ahead noticeably reducing the visual safety margin on the road ahead. This is a major night time driving hazard. Mr

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH

On two occasions in heavy traffic vehicle suddenly lurched forward. Dealer was notified. *ak engine roars, consumer would tap the accelerator and would go to the floor, feels as if vehicle is put in neutral. Dealer replaced transmission gear shift switch assembly. Check engine light came on intermittently. Dealer replace 2 o2 sensors and maf sensor. Vehicle pulls to right. Wheel alignment performed. Steering wheel shimmy when applying brakes. Prformed front disc/ rear drum brake service. Replaced front rotors after brake job due to pulsation. Steering column had to be replaced. At times, vehicle will not shutt off. Right door lock inoperative. Dealer can not duplicate. Customer states fluid leak at rear end. Right axle seal replaced. Passenger head rest rattles over bumps. Dealer could not duplicate. Consumer states noise from seat when no one is sitting there, dealer states this is normal. Seat track covers mising one laying in the rear floor. Seat track cover reinstalled. Consumer stats there is a pinging noise upon acceleration. Dealer suggested higher fuel octane. Customer states brake pedal seems low. Brakes ok. Front end shimmies at 50 to 60 MPH. 4 tires balanced. Dome light will not come on when driver outside door handle pulled up. Temperature and speedomoter light burned was inoperative. Dealer replaced instrument cluster bulbs. Coolant leak under car and warning light is on. Dealer found no leaks and coolant level low. Consumer states motor will roar and shift into gear. Driver side headlamp burnt out. Headlamp replaced. Transmission slips when not in overdrive. Dealer replaced transmission oil pan and gasket.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Lights · TX

Plastic headlight assemblies are cloudy. Some form of reaction to prolonged sunlight. I have tried various polishing compounds with absolutely no result. The cloudiness drastically reduces light output. All of the thunderbirds, as well as other ford cars, of the same model year, or older, have the same problem(s ) as well.

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Lights · WA

Headlight lens is fading and turing yellow causing headlights not to shine properly.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Lights · KS

Was replacing high-mounted stop lamp bulbs and noticed that the plastic casing in which the bulb is placed had melted. Plastic was "bubbling" due to heat.

Filed Nov 15, 2000 · Lights · FL

The brake lamp mounted in the rear view window was not designed to tolerate the heat from the bulbs, the heat from the bulbs causes the top of the housing to overheat and melt, the meltings cause the light bulbs and sockets to overheat, burn and melt.

Filed Nov 14, 2000 · Lights · FL

Top mounted brake light bulbs keep burning out. Would melt housing each time. Housing was made out of plastic and easily burned. Been in contacted with dealer about housing. Have not taken vehicle to dealer as of yet.

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Lights · OH

Randomly turn signals in rear malfunctioned. Dealer has been notified.