Headlight Switch problems of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights turned off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the light switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred shortly after. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 215,000. Pm.

I took car into miller Ford, provo after receiving recall, they said switch was defective. After 4 months of no communication called and they blamed Ford, called and complained to Ford, case# cas5163556-q3q3q3,said would get call dist. Mgr. Within 48 hours no calls. Problem headlights go out while driving. Six weeks ago while driving on dark road lights went out as a child ran across street while traveling 45mph, almost hit child. This is a safety recall that Ford is not handling in a time manner given the safety defect. Maybe dot can get these needed repairs ordered in a timely manner, or is a class action lawsuit needed to bring a negligent, uncaring manufacturer to do the right thing. It is sad they do a dangerous recall then fail to follow through, I guess I cannot buy from another american car manufacturer, have 7 other Fords, but planning to sell them.

Severe safety issue with no recall . . I drive a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. As you can see it's 13 years old. About 6 months ago driving at night my headlights went out. I pulled over and juggled the light switch on & off. They came back on. In the following months it occurred more and more often. Playing with the switch did nothing. One night on I-295 it happened again. On an interstate, with an exit 7 miles away. A sitting target to be hit and killed. Slowly got home. Next day took it to repair my shop. A computer that controls all lights was defective. So I asked him to repair it. "no need" just take it to your Ford dealer. They had issued a warranty for this computer for 15 years. Remember the car is 13 years old. Replaced. No cost. So even though it was a major safety problem, they said no need for recall with the 15 year warranty. . That means they had a safety problem. . How many people died? how many paid for a costly repair? the auto company wins again. No recall issued. Millions $ saved. Lets hear it for honest repair shops ! albert rabassa 12668 creek springs dr. Jacksonville FL. 32246 904 821 8585.

My wife tried to turn her headlights on and they would mot go on. All other exterior lights were lit. She tried several times , but they would not come on. She drove home using her high beams, as they were the only ones functioning. She works 125 miles away and brought the car home on the 23d. Today, the 26th, was the first time I have had to look at them. I tried them and there is neither low beams or high beams now. Only high beams in the "flash to pass" mode, where you pull the turn signal arm back. While researching the problem online, I came across a lot of similar complaints all suggesting the lcm being defective or broken. I also found this comment in place of an actual recall by Ford: "4/172014 *****customer satisfaction program 14n01. . . . Check it out, lighting control module will be replaced or reimbursement made if already had done!!!!*****. I would like to know about this program. We have had a dozen Fords since 19984 and there are four in our yard right now. It seems we have been loyal customers a long time and would like a repair done that is not an isolated problem, but a very dangerous one if the light go out while driving. If this is not a recall, it should be. By the way, had the light switch repaired on a 1989 crown vic I owned and the switch was melted because it wasn't heavy duty enough in the wiring. Probably a recall, but didn't know about it. Thank you for your time.

After dark, while driving on a divided state highway, the headlights unexplainably turned off, but returned after a couple of minutes of turning the headlight switch on and off, and activating the high beams. Over the following month, they would sometimes fail to come on when I turned on the switch, but would come on after a few minutes of switch jiggling, high-beam indicator clicking and road vibration. (high beams would, however, activate if I held the lever back as if to flash them. ) they also continued to fail while driving. Unable to find a recall, and no knowledge that this was a common problem, I was going to replace the headlight switch. However, after research, I became aware that this is a common problem. The cause is a failed headlight relay in the light control module ("lcm") under the dashboard, which is not a dealer servicable part. Dealer repair of this common problem (see the other complaints to NHTSA) consists of replacement of the entire lcm plus labor costs. I repaired the problem by removing the lcm and replacing the relay (approximately $6 for the part) on the printed circuit board. Problem is now solved - for me. These headlight relays appear to be lacking in durability, not designed for extended operation.

While driving after dark the headlights turned themselves off. The dash switch was set on auto so I changed it manual but no effect. I drove with the headlight flash switch pulled in order to get home. The lights will cycle back on and then off again without any input from me. When the lights are off it doesn't matter what position the dash switch is set on. This is a definite safety item and should be a recall by Ford motor company. For me to have a shop fix this item will cost around $500. 00. I feel this should be covered by Ford.

2003 Crown Victoria lsx, 41,541 miles, well maintained. Headlights turned on during night driving will shut off on their own without notice while vehicle is traveling along the roadway. No warning. Just darkness where there was light. A very dangerous situation that forces a pull off to the side of the roadway with or without a shoulder for emergency stopping. The headlights return to their on position without doing anything manually to the switches or ignition. Time frame for this automated off and on operation varies. No set pattern observed for this occurrence. Mechanic relates that the light control module, (lcm) will need replacement. For a component inside the passenger compartment that is not exposed to the elements, on a vehicle with under 42,000 miles, this is an unacceptable out of warranty cost to be born by myself and others for a safety issue that seems to be caused by a computer board relay that is defective. The replacement part is several hundred dollars. I could see the headlamps themselves burning out, or a fuse, but not a component that is needed to make them light up in the first place. As of this time, I understand that your department has not issued a recall for this defective item that is central for the safe operation of this vehicle during the hours after dusk and before dawn. Seems that the problem was built into the vehicle by running the headlamp controller through a defective circuit board that is part of a overly expensive total part called the lcm. Night driving requires illumination properly controlled by the driver and vehicle systems. Not rocket science, just lights on and lights off when switched. Control by the night illumination system to toggle the lights on and off when the switch is in an on position is a defect that must be addressed. Until it is, the replacement part needed is also defective. The original factory part is still installed and may be inspected. Air and oil filters have been replaced.

The headlights in my 2003 Ford Crown Victoria randomly turn off and back on without warning. They can stay off for hours at a time. Sometimes they are off, sometimes they are on and using the headlight switch does nothing to correct issue. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership and was told it is the lighting control modular which is going to be $700 just for the part. Also, I purchased an additional warranty on the vehicle which is valid for another 7 months and the warranty company is trying to deny the claim. I cannot find a recall from Ford for this defect. The vehicle has approximately 70,000 miles. I have seen numerous postings for the same issue. The consumer should not have to pay for this defective part since clearly it is a widespread issue and is a safety hazard when driving at night.

Headlights on my 2003 Ford Crown Victoria turned off without warning while driving at night. Main light switch does not have affect. All other lights work correctly. Unable to turn headlights on. They came on after about 10 min. Tapping lcm seems to make the lights to turn on. It appears to be safety hazard.

Ford Crown Victoria 2003 light control module thermal-sensitive failure at night. Headlights failed to switch back on after car was stopped briefly in cold conditions. Unable to restore headlights in automatic or manual modes. Had to drive 6 blocks on parking lights only. Second failure required that car be driven at night with momentary-closure high beam switch manually engaged to provide some headlights. That evening headlights started working again after car parked in warm garage. All other running lights ok. Car taken to Ford dealer which replaced lcm module for $722. 00. Both extended repair warranty carrier and Ford customer service refused to refund any portion of the repair. Ford customer service stated that "if this was a problem, there would have been a recall notice, but there wasn't one". This is both a costly burden to the consumer and a safety issue. There is no way to override a sudden lcm failure to restore headlights, as the dashboard headlight switch operates through the lcm in all modes. I find that the NHTSA just closed a case involving 306 Ford lcm failures between 2003 and 2005. This problem continues as both a cost burden and safety problem, strongly calling for a reopening of this case in behalf of the consumer.

I have had the headlights go out while driving on 3 occasions. If I pulled back on the flash to pass bright light lever, the lights would stay on as long as I held the lever back. Turning the light switch to auto to the left or always on to the right did not turn the lights back on. Stop the car shut it off and turn back on after a minute may start the lights burning again. Headlights in these instances did not stay on very long after starting down the road but stayed on to complete the trip after shut off and restart.

My name is matthew and I own a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria lx sport. In early January I had a minor front end collision with a deer. My insurance provider replaced a headlamp, park lamp and a header (front panel that connects to the grille. In early February I was driving after dark and the headlamps shutoff, the park lamps stayed on but the two white headlamps shut off and wouldn't come back on. I played with the switch, high beams and finally turned the car off. Upon restarting it the car the automatic lights came back on. In the past 6 months the problem has gone from a once a month occurrence to a permanent problem to the effect that the lights stay on for less then 2 minutes after the car is started. After that I must hold the wand back to turn on the headlamps the duration of my drive. The lights do not come back on at all. Consequently it is hard to drive and control such a large car with only one hand and I feel that its unsafe to drive a car with the condition of the headlights. Originally I thought this may be a headlight switch and am in the process of replacing it but my mechanic said not to bother because it was a light control module that was causing the problem. . . . $480. 00 for a safety part that under no circumstances should have problems. I highly doubt that hitting the deer ruined the module because the problem didn't start until a month after I had my accident and the impact was very light. Unfortunately I'm not the only Crown Victoria owner that has had this problem and that makes me wonder why the Ford motor company has not yet issued a recall.

While drive the Crown Victoria I hear a clicking sound, the headlights goes off. It does not comes back on I have to hold the switch on bright lights to see in the night when this happens. I have search on line and I notice it is a constant problem that have occurred with other Crown Victoria drivers. Why do we have to pay for having this malfunction fix when it is a factory fault?.