1997-1998 Ford Contour, Ford Taurus and others recall: headlights

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 10, 1998. It covers about 571,800 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 571,800
reported: Feb 10, 1998
owners notified: Mar 23, 1998
related complaints: 179

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 179 complaints about lights problems.

1998 Ford Contour 1997 Ford Taurus 1998 Ford Taurus 1998 Lincoln Continental 1998 Lincoln Navigator 1998 Lincoln Town Car 1998 Mercury Mystique 1997 Mercury Sable 1998 Mercury Sable

Questions about recall 98V028000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Ford Contour, Ford Taurus and others headlights?

Yes. Recall 98V028000, reported on February 10, 1998, covers about 571,800 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V028000?

Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

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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