NHTSA Campaign 96V009000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Jan 23, 1996 · 40,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
A DEFECTIVE CONTROL MODULE IN THE "AUTOLAMP" SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION. IF THE "AUTOLAMP" SYSTEM IS BEING USED TO ACTIVATE THE EXTERIOR LIGHT (INCLUDING HEADLAMPS), THE HEADLAMPS COULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WILL NOT OCCUR IF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS TURNED ON MANUALLY BY THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
Consequence
IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE "AUTOLAMP" CONTROL MODULE. OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE MANUAL HEADLAMP SWITCH UNTIL THE CONTROL MODULE CAN BE REPLACED.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1995 | 40,000 |
| LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 1996 | 40,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V009000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.