Headlights: switchRecall 89V-171 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-171 covers 2,900 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a headlights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V171000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION.
The risk
HEADLAMPS COULD TURN OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ORREMAIN ON AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED. LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHTCOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO THE DRIVER AND OTHER TRAFIFIC.
The fix
REPLACE LIGHT SENSOR MODULES.
SYSTEM: AUTOLAMP HEADLAMP CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOLAMP HEADLAMP CONTROL SYSTEM.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1989 to September 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.