NHTSA Recall 98V028000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 571,800 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Ford Contour.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V028000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | February 10, 1998 |
| Owner notification | March 23, 1998 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Safety risk
If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.
Remedy
Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin march 23, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free owner guide 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 98V028000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Contour | 1998 |
| Ford Taurus | 1997, 1998 |
| Lincoln Continental | 1998 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 1998 |
| Lincoln Town Car | 1998 |
| Mercury Mystique | 1998 |
| Mercury Sable | 1997, 1998 |
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.