Tail Light Switch problems of the 2009 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rear drivers side tail light and turn signals failed. The local mechanic inspected the tail light and found the light bulb socket burned due to an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate current and failure mileage was 60,000.

Both tail lights have burned holes through their outer casings. Therefore, when I brake there is no diffusion of the bulb, just the bright light of the bulb shining. Mechanics at my local Ford dealership admitted the problem is caused by faulty wiring, which makes the bulbs burn too hot, resulting in the melting of certain areas of the protective casings. But after informing Ford motor company of the issue, including sending pictures of the damage, I'm still being asked to pay for almost half of the repair; this when I didn't cause the problem and I'm still covered under the extended warranty package of up to 10 years or 100,000 miles. I've reviewed other complaints, and I'm not the first person to deal with this exact issue. Some have had Ford cover the costs, as they should, as it is their equipment that is faulty. But others are in the same boat as me, waiting for the company to take responsibility for their product. As the consumer and a non-car expert, I have no grasp on the range of potential damage or hazard this problem poses. I don't know if burned bulbs and melted casings are the extent of the problem, or if I'm driving around with the chance of a fire looming. I just know I'm dealing with bad wiring, and nothing good comes of that.

Driver's side, rear tail light/ turn signal was signaling fast, letting me know there was an issue. The next day, it no longer signaled abnormally. The following day it was fast again and no longer illuminating. When I went to replace the bulb, the socket was black and melted.

Continue right rear tail light burnout. Plastic on blubs melted. Discoloration on socket. I now have about 100,000 mi on the car and have replaced 5 bulbs. I wrote a letter to Ford and they rejected my complaint. This is a fire hazard. Industrial plastic melts at about 300 of. This is a design defect which Ford is ignoring! I can provide photos of burned out bulbs and damaged socket. Left rear turn bulb svl 12v 3157.