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Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. Side markers and turn signals still work, as do hi-beams when in flash/passing mode. While driving at any speed, the headlights were shining sideways instead of forward. all problems of the 2014 Ford Explorer . 1998 Ford Explorer
Take a test drive in the country on hills and curves at night you'll see just how dangerous these light truly are. Ford denied warranty replacement of them calling it condensation and that is normal. There is also no light on either side of the vehicle when making a right or left turn. It's a vehicle I really enjoy, but I'm considering selling because I find it completely unsafe for night driving. Driving 55mph on I-94 last night in a steady rain and check battery message came up in the left ip display. - Ford... 12 posts Jan 22, 2007 More results from www.explorerforum.com We have both observed this issue with this vehicle since it was purchased new in December 2012 (the primary driver is a 5'5" female, the secondary driver is 5'10" male). There was an abnormal line through the passenger side headlight. The contact stated that the illumination of the headlights was extremely dim. I Noticed That I Could Not See The Radio Station L.E.D. The failure mileage was 5. I don't know what else to do to resolve the issue. I Cranked My Truck To Take My Son To School. When going up and down hills you can see about 3 feet in front of you and no further. Ford motor company must recall the 1997 Ford Explorer eddie bauer edition and any other like designed Ford product with a light out module (lom) that fails leaving the driver without low beams and no means of fixing the said defect without an authorized Ford dealer's repair (at great expense) that is life threatening in the interim. The light out module (lom) also known as the indicator warning system control is located inside the message center console and runs "hot" in temperature because of a flawed design. 00:00. In October 2015, I was turning right on to a busy state highway at night. I am fearful that I will injure or kill someone before this is remedied. The headlights are far too bright,even in daylight conditions. I know they do it here, but it's a small town, so customers are EVERYTHING. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
After 5 days of being with the dealer service, we picked up the vehicle, the taillights went out again after 100 miles. Not exactly sure off the top of my head. second: should Ford be the one investigating this problem? Driving in the dark and passenger side headlight went out. Condition is ongoing since first being observed on first night drive. Not sure any hekp?. See
I tried the bright light function, which is part of the turn signal lever. Ford personnel and/or dealership personnel cannot modify or remove reviews. I was told that everything meet specifications. Luckily that section of the street, had street lights working properly; but, I was approaching an unlit stretch of winding road with a 45mph speed limit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. See
I find it unsafe to drive at night. This has been a problem with this vehicle since I got it but I was able to limit my night time driving until recently. The headlights seem to aim too low and leave dark spots in the road, particularly when turning in either direction. The contact was referred back to the dealer. Updated 12/31/07. Any Auto shop should have one, take your car with you and tell them your not sure if it's the circuit breaker or not. The VIN was unknown. First: is this something the government should investigate "before" having the vehicle repaired? When driving with the headlights illuminated, the contact was not able to see any objects through the top portion of the windshield. The current mileage was 1,030 and failure mileage was 120. Do the parking lights work?
Additionally, the headlights have no light onto the shoulder above headlight height so roadside traffic control signs and pedestrians are not illuminated. Related Headlight Not Working Content. They barely illuminate the road in front of me. The turn signal lever on the 1998 Ford Explorer is used to control the "bright lights" and also controls windshield wipers. . When going up an undulation, the beam cut-off moves up and shines the uncut-off beam into the eyes of oncoming drivers. We limped the vehicle home over the course of the next hour and a half for 35 miles as I was not leaving the car on the side of the freeway or in detroit if I could safely avoid it. The contact stated that the head lights were not adequately designed. would u know which one is the highbeam one or is there a relay for each light. Headlight bulb and plastic connector have melted at the connection. This is just a formal complaint to hopefully avoid accidents: headlights on most new vehicles are dangerous. wiggling it, turned the head lights back on, temporarily; but, wiggling from vibration in traffic caused them to turn "off" again. . The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. Well I would assume its not the headlight or just faulty electronics. It feels like someone has painted black paint on 1/2 of the windshield. No service actions are to be performed per the technical hotline. When encountering one in the oncoming lane of a 2 lane road, the headlight are overly bright and annoying in the daylight. Headlights do not provide sufficient lighting of the road. Headlights suddenly stopped working. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 1995 Ford Explorer Four Wheel Drive Automatic
The failure recurred numerous times. updated. problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). I believe the problem with the turn signal lever at that time, had to do with the wipers cutting off unexpectedly; and, eventually, not working all together. The failure mileage was 23,000. Location? She also stated that as of this time, Ford considers the headlights to be working within acceptable level. The current design leads to internal electrical system failures that result in a loss of the low beam headlights. I believe the headlights on Ford Explorers are defective. Hi i have a 02 ford explorer v6 automatic 4.0 liter 4x4. The Problem Started With The Loss Of The Driver Side Low Beam. all problems of the 2015 Ford Explorer . Ford motor company must recall the 1997 Ford Explorer eddie bauer edition and any other like designed Ford product with a light out module (lom) that fails leaving the driver without low beams and no means of fixing the said defect without an authorized Ford dealer's repair (at great expense) that is life threatening in the interim. The dealer is aware of the failure. ... FORD EXPLORER. This morning (Sunday) I tested the battery and had the battery and alternator tested under load at an auto parts store and both were within normal parameters. Where Is The... Electrical Problem
She explained that she had talked to my Ford service department who told her that there was a headlight illumination problem. The consumer stated the was very low intensity when the high beams were on. Now the light works . May 20, approximately 03:30am, while driving about 35mph to work in the dark with head lights on; headlights unexpectedly turned off. all problems of the 2010 Ford Explorer . She stated that I needed to file a complaint here and that Ford would not consider this a problem until enough people file complaints through your agency and the Ford CO. .