1992-1993 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar recall: switch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 12, 1999. It covers about 164,731 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 164,731
reported: Oct 12, 1999
owners notified: Nov 15, 1999
related complaints: 210

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening.
Risk: Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, if needed.

Recall number 99V275000

Affected vehicles

Ford Thunderbird 1992-1993 1992 1993
Mercury Cougar 1992-1993 1992 1993

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 210 complaints about lights problems.

1992 Ford Thunderbird 1993 Ford Thunderbird 1992 Mercury Cougar 1993 Mercury Cougar

Questions about recall 99V275000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1993 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar switch?

Yes. Recall 99V275000, reported on October 12, 1999, covers about 164,731 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V275000?

Dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, 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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