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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 10:41 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 98V009000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / TAURUS     1993-1994      LINCOLN / CONTINENTAL     1993-1994      LINCOLN / MARK VIII     1993-1994      MERCURY / SABLE     1993-1994 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JAN 14, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V009000 EA96019,RQ98015 NHTSA Action Number: 2 Investigations found (View) Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 506000 Summary: 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. Consequence: 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. Remedy: 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. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 15, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.