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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:54 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99V275000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / THUNDERBIRD     1992-1993      MERCURY / COUGAR     1992-1993 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: OCT 08, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V275000 EA99005 NHTSA Action Number: EA99005 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 164731 Summary: 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. Consequence: 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. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 99S30. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 1999. 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.