While driving, headlights flickered on and off, consumer had to wiggle switch to make lights come back on, and sometimes that did not work, lost all lights, and smelled wire burning. Consumer had light switch replaced. *ak consumer stated even though the switch has been replaced and the flickering has stopped, there is still a burning smell when lights have been on for awhile, consumer also had trouble getting lights to remain on due to vibration.
1992 Mercury Cougar lights complaints
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Headlights will fail as consumer is driving , same defect as in recall 99v275000. But, this vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN.
While driving with headlights on, they could go out for a couple seconds just like mentioned in recall 99 v 275 000/headlights.
After a short period of time headlights go off. I am forced to pull back on the turn signal lever and drive with high beams.
Light switch failure, lost headlights, recall for this problem didn't cover my car. Why?
There is a recall on this problem (the federal safety agency 99v275/ford no. 99s30) but when contacted they said the recall was vehicle specific and mine wasn't covered although it had the exact problem that was mentioned in the recall. I was told that the problem had only occurred in models equipped with fog lamps. I spent the last five miles on my way home last night with my headlights flickering on and off, and can testify that the problem is not only on models with fog lamps. The rep. At the ford motor co. As much as admitted that all the cougars in that yr. And model are equipped with the same headlamp switch, but he "could not help me" because my VIN number wasn't listed. If I hadn't seen that there is a recall on this or my car wasn't well maintained, I would just repair it, but when they only acknowledge the problem on certian cars, depending on what the car is equipped with, even though it is the same switch, I feel I'm getting taken advantage off.
Headlight switch failed prior to recall notice 99v‑275, consumer was never notified and is seeking reimbursement. Nlm
Headlight switch is very hot, and headlights malfunctioned, resulting in poor visibility which may result in a crash. Dealer said consumer needed to replace headlight switch which overheated due to an electrical short. Please provide further information.
Recall 99 v275 000/headlights: vehicle experienced problem with headlights going out and coming back on intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall 99v275 due to VIN. *ak
Head light is switching on and off intermittently, recall on component however vehicle denied due to VIN #. Yh
Ea99005, while in use, the headlights go on and off which may affect visibility and may result in a crash. Also same problem on 1991 mercury cougar VIN# [xxx], which happened on apr. 26, 1999, at 69,000 miles. This vehicle was bought new. There is a recall for the 1993 cougars for the headlights, but not for 1991 and 1992 which has the same problem. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Headlights will come on/ off. Also turn signals and heater intermittently operate. Also, shock absorbers that hold the hood up failed, causing the hood to fall unexpectedely.
While driving, the headlights would flicker on and off and would sometimes be off for extended periods of time. Occassionally would have to stop at side of road and wait for them to come back on. Upon my own inspection I noticed the switch was quite hot. I ordered new and replaced the switch. The lights have worked normally now for three years. In checking the federal safety agency files, have noticed other problems similar to this.
When driving the vehicle at night the headlights flicker on and off while driving down the highway, causing poor visibility to the driver. Contacted the dealer to have problem corrected.
Headlights flicker/recall done on other model years, however consumers vehicle does not meet guidelines for recall.
An electricalshort in the headlight switch, caused wires in the dash area to burn and light to go out while driving.
Defective headlight switch, causing lights to flicker on and off/poor visibility.
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