Headlight Switch Problems of Ford Crown Victoria

The nead lights shut off while driving at night at 65 miles a hour stoped on the side of the hiway shut off the car played with the headlight switch the lights came back on but now they will not shut off so the battery must be diconected when not in use working on finding a repair shop t fix it.

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2004 Ford crown vic headlights stopped working. I ordered and replaced the headlight switch and my headlights still don't work. I can't drive at night anymore. I have contacted Ford dealership about a recall and have not received a call back.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v861000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate properly without warning. The contact manually adjusted the light switch and the headlights operated as intended. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

My headlights goes off while I'm driving and clicks off and clicks back on and sometimes when I turned on my signal switch on they will click back on or click off or I just have to wait for them to come back on but I can hear when it clicks and my headlights comes back on.

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The dashboard lights are not working. The fuse was good but I replaced it anyway. I also replaced the headlight switch.

My headlights won't shut off. I have to disconnect the battery. I know that they have had recalls for the lighting control module in the past and that's the problem with my car. The light switch, works the way it should.

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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.

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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.

I took the car into future Ford to replace the recalled headlight module. (I waited 7 months before the module was delivered. ) when they replaced the module they said the lights still wouldn't work. It took them 4 days to solve the problem and they then charged me $1,051. 56 including a car rental. I know the headlights would come on if you pulled the turn indicator switch since I tried that before delivering the car and my neighbor saw them turn on also.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving with the headlights on they would suddenly malfunction and shut off. The contact indicated that turning the headlight switch on and off or turning the switch from low to high beam would correct the defect. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

While driving my headlights turned off with out warning then turned back on. Currently they will not turn on at all. . Read more...

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.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights stopped illuminating intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the dimmer switch was replaced. The failure continued after the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph with the headlights in activation, the headlights suddenly failed to illuminate. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the headlights began to operate normally for several moments before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice. The headlight switch was replaced and the dash mat removed. The failure recurred the following day. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 53,535. The VIN was not available.

I was at drive through teller when the automatic headlights, ac, instrument gauges, odometer, and speedometer failed at once. Initially the determination was it was the overdrive switch in the gearshift, apparently a wire was shorting out because it travels in an area where the insulation wears and shorts to metal. However, after having disconnected the overdrive and waiting for a replacement wiring harness, the automatic headlights have gone out along with the permanent high beams. It will turn on the lights if you use manual lights instead of automatic headlights. Also headlights go out on the interstate for no reason whatsoever. Returned to mechanic and I was advised that it needs a light control module and that the lcm is notorious for failures especially with headlights. Cost of replacing the lcm is exorbitantly high and no new parts are available through Ford as they quit making them. Cardone sells the lcm for several hundred dollars including core cost. Ford should nut up to this one. This is a dangerous product. People can get killed when their headlights suddenly go out at high speeds at night! trust me. Not all lanes on the interstate are lit. This is really a dangerous situation. I now Ford likes to count beans, but is it really worth risking human life and limb to save a few bucks?.

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.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the front automatic headlight failed without warning. The contact pulled over and shut the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle but the automatic lights were still not working. The contact activated the headlights with the manual switch. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic. The failure mileage was 125,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact was driving 25 mph when the headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the lcm relay switch needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 12/01/11.

The contact owns a 2005 Crown Victoria. While driving approximately 40 mph the contact turning the headlight switch and the headlights would not turn on. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The dealer was contacted and stated there were several complaints about the headlights but there was not a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the headlights failed at night and when he attempted to use the high beams, he had to hold and pull the switch for them to activate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the headlight control module failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The current and failure mileages were 49,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated the headlights would intermittently fail without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where it was diagnosed that the headlight multifunction switch had failed. The switch was replaced and the mechanic was advised by the dealer that the lighting control module may also need to be replaced. The module was not replaced and was declined by the contact. The contact believed the failure should be recalled due to the safety hazard of driving without proper illumination. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,440 and the current mileage was 64,400. Updated 10/27/10.

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?.

My crown vic has 43759 miles on it. While driving down the highway at night the lights turned off (approximately 1. 5 seconds)-flashed on-flashed off. I took the bright lights off & it quit turning off. I kept the brights off the rest of that trip but could still smell an plastic burning smell in the car when the lights were on. I took my car to the Ford dealer about 12-4-2003 and they told me it was a light control module--then they told me it was back-ordered nationally and would be 2 weeks before it came in. I called 12-26-2003 & it is still on back order.

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While driving at nightheadlights suddenly went out without warning. Contacted independent mechanic. Was informed copper switch had overheated and was cause of problem.

On two occasions when turning on interior light, while in motion, turned off headlights instead. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

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