Headlights are malfunctioning. My 17yo daughter got pulled over because only her high beams were working. The regular headlights are dim. Very dangerous. This happens at all times and unexpectedly.
1998 Mercury Mystique: headlights failing or too dim
11 of the 231 complaints about the 1998 Mercury Mystique describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 112,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
- 19992
- 199811
- 19973
- 19968
- 19953
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated the headlight switch for the vehicle was defective and the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall #99v103000 regarding exterior lighting:headlights:switch due to the VIN. The vehicle had not been to a service dealer to resolve the issue.
Dt*: the contact stated the interior lights and tail lights do not work. This component has been replaced once and failed a second time. There is the federal safety agency recall, campaign 99v103000, regarding the headlight switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
No turn signals, one brake light and tail light, one headlight on driver side. Replaced all bulbs still no lights. Relay on driver's side window went out. Tires wear constantly. Tail lights flood as does front floorboard must park car flat when it rains to keep from being flooded out of car. Sunroof motor shot. Had recall on heater done and now when it rains I have problems with heater. Replaced senors and check engine light still on. Car has been stuck in park before had to have mechanic come to house to fix. Must repace rotors on car @ every 6 months. Car makes a clicking noise in the dash ( no idea what that is) headlights are foggy as well. Car is costing us a fortune. When I asked the dealership to fix all the recalls they told me the time had run out and sorry.
Consumer has a concern about the plastic lens over the headlight are discoloring and causes poor visibility when driving at night. Dealer was notified. Please provide any further information.
Both headlight lens assemblies have become cloudy/hazy, so the light emitted is greatly reduced, creating an unsafe driving condition. Replacement cost is $400 plus labor. I feel ford should cover this, as the assemblies are obviously defective, and this is a safety issue.
While driving and without warning there was smoke coming out of dashboard. Consumer has researched, there is recall 99v103000 for headlight switch wiring harness. However, recall does not apply to this vehicle due to VIN.
Head lights go out when driving, and there are no brake lights. Also, passenger's side seatback will not stay up. Consumer feels this is unsafe. Please provide any further information.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to the federal safety agency recalls 00v075000 and 99v103000/ manufacturer's recalls 99s14 and 00203 concerning ABS brakes and headlight switch wiring. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems. Please provide any further details.
Recall component (headlight switch)repair cannot be completed due to lack of parts (99s14). Nlm
Wiring to the headlights had an electrical short which caused the headlights to be non-functional. Dealer has replaced the wiring under a recall.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle
- Some vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps (DRL) may exhibit the high beam indicator in the...
- Concerns with the interior lamp staying on
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Exhibiting a malfunction indicator light (MIL) on with various codes and possible driveability concerns
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
- Risk
- The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
Recall number 99V103000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.
- Remedy
- Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.
Recall number 98V028000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Mercury Mystique headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1998 Mercury Mystique?
11 of 231 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercury Mystique (5%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Mercury Mystique?
There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Mercury Mystique
Coil spring 29Check engine light 10Stalling 10Airbag light 8Fire or smoke 8ABS 7Transmission failure 6
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