2003 Mercury Marquis: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jun 4, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · WI

Jan 2016 got a recall notice on the car june called locall dealer. There response is they didn't. Know anything about the recall which was that the headlights could go while driving at night.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Lights · 122,000 miles · MO

I have read many complaints about this. My headlights go off about 3 blocks from home and then I have to pull the lever back and hold it to put on bright lights. I have been lucky and not been far from home and have to hold brights on, steer and operate blinkers all at one time. I cannot believe this has not caused a serious accident. I am in process of having an expensive lighting module put in my car. I totally resent them not doing a recall on this. What are they waiting for? It is an expensive procedure and I will be waiting to get a refund when they finally admit there is a widespread problem. Hate for them to wait until there are x number of deaths or serious injuries. Shame on them.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Lights · 44,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury marquis. The contact stated while driving various speeds at night, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was driven with caution and then the headlights began to function. The failure recurred twice. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,500.

Filed Jun 12, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 48,342 miles · TX

Headlights would not turn on when I got into car to go to store at night. Also battery has been running down while vehicle is just sittng in driveway.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Lights · 150,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the headlights would flicker on and off sporadically. The dealer repaired the failure by replacing the control module. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 152,484.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Lights · 193,000 miles · OH

Front headlights are not staying on at night. The sensor seems to be failing or whatever controls the headlights. When I am driving at night the light will come on at dusk, but sometimes without an warning they will just pop off. For this reason, I am fearful of driving at night or in any hazardous driving conditions

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Lights · 3,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercury marquis. The contact stated that the headlights and turn signals failed while he was driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the headlight module was defective. It was replaced several times but the failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2003 · Electrical, Steering · NY

The consumer had to cover up the emblem in the middle of steering wheel due to the sun reflecting from it directly into his eyes, the windshield wipers were replaced, the defroster did not work properly, and there was a vibration underneath the vehicle and the rear end howled, also the vehicle had no headlights,tail lights, brake lights or dash lights. *ak

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Lights · VA

While driving the vehicle intermittently head light become inoperable obstructing the driver's view dealer. Dealer replaced module. Ts