Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 1998 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the turn signal flasher unit (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Escort

Problem Category Number of Problems
Turn Signal Flasher Unit problems
2
Headlights problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

The Turn Signal Flasher Unit problem

When hazard flashers are on consumer can shift gears without applying the brakes. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The headlamp covers are awful and dangerous. They are so cloudy they make visibility almost nil in many circumstances (esp foggy nights). I feel the material they are made of is sub par, causing the problem and there should be a recall on them.   Read details...


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