Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
MARK VIII
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
98V009000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19921201
End Of Manufacture
19930930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
506000
Date Owners Notified
19980415
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19980121