Headlights problems of the 2000 Ford Mustang

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the headlights were dimmed and made it difficult to see while driving in low light conditions. The contact stated that the side amber reflector lights were missing from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlights failed to meet the fmvss requirements. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Headlight lens is plastic and it has discolored to the point that the headlights will not pass safety inspection. The inspector said this is a common failure on plastic verses glass sealed beam headlamps.

1)head light covers become increasingly opaque 2)unable to see well while night driving because head lights do not illuminate well 3)need to replace light covers.

Consumer indicated that both plastic headlights had glazed over, almost opaque. It resulted in extremely reduced headlight visibility during the night, obstructing consumer's view while driving the vehicle. The consumer stated that the plastic on both headlights was so bad that it was impossible to see when the sun started to set.

Headlight plastic lenses have become very clouded and it would appear that the headlights emit less light and in a much more defused manner, so that the headlights are not as effective. It would appear that 4 years in the sun in texas has probably caused quite a few Ford products with these plastic headlight lenses (covers) to be in this condition.

Consumer was driving & headlights went completely out & didn't come back on. When picked up from dealer it happened again. Dealer replaced the multiple function switch, wiring & the headlamps. So far it hasn't happened again.

The head lamp melted during normal use. Mr. . .