1993-1994 Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental and others recall: switch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 21, 1998. It covers about 506,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 506,000
reported: Jan 21, 1998
owners notified: Apr 15, 1998
related complaints: 611

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. The vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.
Risk: Loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

Recall number 98V009000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 611 complaints about lights problems.

1993 Ford Taurus 1994 Ford Taurus 1993 Lincoln Continental 1994 Lincoln Continental 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii 1993 Mercury Sable 1994 Mercury Sable

Questions about recall 98V009000

Is there a recall on the 1993-1994 Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental and others switch?

Yes. Recall 98V009000, reported on January 21, 1998, covers about 506,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V009000?

Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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