1995 Ford Thunderbird: headlights failing or too dim

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 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 Nov 19, 1999 · Lights · FL

Dealer's rep has been talked to approximately three times. Ford motor company has been called twice; once in feb and once in oct. I was told by the cust svc clerk that ford had my first call documented. I told her this time that I was getting concerned because of the decrease of visibility of the headlights. She said that she would "kick it up the chain" to see if my complaint would get attention. During that same time frame, I was called by the dealer's rep and told that if I would agree to pay $100, the dealer would replace the lens and absorb the remainder of the $600 cost. I told him that neither I nor the dealer should "eat" this repair. I maintain that it is a manufacturer's problem. Bottom line, the lens are a yellowish color, with minor cracks and water/condensation in them.

Filed Nov 1, 1999 · Lights · FL

Headlight lens leak water into them, making it difficult to see the road at night. Dealer has seen vehicle.

Filed Aug 13, 1999 · Lights · TX

Vehicle headlight lens experienced discoloration, resulting in poor visibility at night. Reported incident to dealer and informed consumer that part was not under recall and cost of lens replacment would be at consumer cost. Asking the federal safety agency for help in this matter.