NHTSA Recall 98V009000: Switch (exterior lighting)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 506,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford Taurus.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V009000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | January 21, 1998 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 98V009000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Taurus | 1993, 1994 |
| Lincoln Continental | 1993, 1994 |
| Lincoln Mark VIII | 1993, 1994 |
| Mercury Sable | 1993, 1994 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.