Headlight Switch Problems of Ford Taurus

Traveling on darkened road with automatic headlamps engaged at night. Headlights suddenly cut off, and had to change selector switch to manual head lights. This has happened several times. . I had the light sensor replaced but no change. After doing some research, the cause is most likely the automatic headlamp relay, which is not replaceable, as it is buried behind the fuse box, and excessive cost (>$300) to replace. I feel Ford should issue a recall, because it appears this is a common problem with Ford vehicles. Apparently the relay used to energize the headlights in "automatic " mode is not able to handle the current, and I suspect, burns out and becomes unable to maintain the electrical circuit. The automatic headlight feature, (when it works) is a great safety advancement, as many drivers fail to turn on headlights at dusk, therefore the automatic on feature greatly improves visibility of oncoming vehicles at dusk and early evening. Since it is not predicable when the lights will fail, many people will continue to use the automatic on/off feature, preferring to switch to manual on/of only when automatic fails. But this could be any time at free way speeds, and is therefore a hazardous condition that the manufacturer should be responsible for rectifying, as it momentarily distracts the driver. Thank you for listening! todd goergen systems and safety engineer progress rail services, albertville, alabama a division of caterpillar.

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When driving at night in our Ford Taurus there is a very noticeable horizontal line across the entire windshield. This divides the windshield in half and looking through the upper half is similar to looking through dark sunglasses at night while the lower half is clear. This makes it extremely difficult to see anything in front of the car, especially someone walking on the side of the road. This occurs on roads where there is no oncoming traffic. If there are oncoming vehicles with lights on this line disappears and the entire windshield is clear. If the headlights are switched to the brights position the line also disappears. This is so disturbing that my wife and I try to limit our nighttime driving to our other vehicle. . Read more...

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Headlights went out. Fiddled desperately with the on/off switch & got them to come back on. Went out several times over the next 30 minutes . . . Discovered turning off and back on fixed. Suspected it had to do with the heat. Over the two month, recurred several times after driving for 30 minutes or so. Also found that usually pressure applied to the switch itself and jiggling would bring them back, and discovered I could hold the high beams on. Finally searched here and found 98v009000, which seems to be the same problem. Have contacted the local dealer . . . But gave them recall 98s01 (found elsewhere when looking for replacement part when I had decided that it most likely was in the switch).

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the headlight knob failed and the contact was not able to activate the headlights. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle at night as a result. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 01v075000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 54,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus which was purchased in 2009. He stated that the headlight knob inside of the vehicle was broken. He had to utilize pliers in order to turn the headlights on and off. The manufacturer was contacted and although recall number 01v075000, exterior lighting, headlights switch was related to the failure, his VIN was not included. The current and failure mileages were under 75,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While driving 55 mph the headlamp switch knob fractured and separated from the headlamp switch. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number 01v075000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 90,000. The current mileage was 110,000. The vehicle identification number was available.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact twisted the headlight knob to the right to illuminate them and the knob detached. The failure occurred because the back of the knob that secured it to the panel detached. There was recall # 01v075000 concerning exterior lighting:headlights:switch, but the contact's vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.

Purchased a used 2001 Ford Taurus. After purchasing, noticed that headlight switch was broken off and was just resting in original place. Continued to operate headlight switch until plastic piece that fit into part broke off. Can still turn headlights on & off, but only with a lot of effort. Planning to call dealer to see if it can be replaced at no cost; otherwise will do the repair myself.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the headlight switch cracked, causing the knob to detach. The contact wished to qualify for recall # 01v075000. However, this vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileage were 90000. Update *4/23/07 *.

Headlight failure due to faulty light switch.

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: the contact stated the headlight switch failed to engage the headlights when activated. The switch then detached from the dashboard and fell to the floor of the vehicle on the driver side. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the problem, but was able to replace the switch. There was a NHTSA recall# 01v075000 which pertained to the headlights switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 11/21/2006 -.

My car is a 2000 Ford Taurus (VIN number is 1fafp55ugya213531). I have the same problem as the NHTSA campaign id number 01v075000. The headlamp switch knob is fractured and does not correctly attach to the headlamp switch. I went to the dealership in macon, GA, and was told that this specific recall does not apply to my VIN number, even though I have the same make, model, and year car. My only option the dealership gave me was to pay $80 to install a complete new light switch, even though all I need is a new knob. I was told that the knob is not sold as a separate part, only as a complete new switch. I would like this recall extended to cars like mine. This causes difficulty for me to turn on and off the headlights.

2000 Ford Taurus. Additional incident odi # 10135016 low beam headlights failed after driving 45 minutes. Drove to dealer, lights began working. While waiting lights failed again and dealer witnessed failure. Dealer replaced multi-function switch with scorched connector-tab and wiring harness connector that had partially melted.

The headlight swith knob (which is plastic) fractured. The electrical part of the switch is fine but the plastic knob is broken so there is no way to turn the headlights off or on unless you use a pliers.

Headlamp switch broken. . . Again. I have had this part replaced 3 times. Twice within 12 months and replaced during the recall. Now it is broken again for a 3rd time and Ford has told me that since it was replaced and outside of the 12 months from the original recall replacement that they would not replace it again. I believe someone should make a better part. Can you say. . . Metal post and plastic knob don't work well together? sorry Ford bad call. What a pain to continually replace this part. I will be looking into missouri's 3x your out lemon law issue now.

The headlamp switch broke off. Other Taurus had the same problem and there was a recall, but Ford says my car was not involved. The exact same thing that happened to these other cars happened to mine.

Consumer states that head lamp switch broke off unable to drive vehicle at night. Same as recall 01-v-075-000, but vehicle is not included due to VIN .

Headlights wouldn't go off at all. The only way was for to lift hood up and disconnect battery to cable. Dealership was aware of problem.

Light switch in my 2000 Ford Taurus wagon, why Ford will not replace this light. Knob listed in the recalls 01v075000. Have been trying to have them replace it since 2001. They say I must buy the hold light switch with the knob and pay for it to be installed. I only need the knob I patch it up and it is still working, but is this Ford quality I don't think so.

Headlight switch was burned causing the headlights to remain on when the switch was off.

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Headlight dimmer switch overheated twice.

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Consumer called complaining about having problems with headlights. Also stated that when she will turn on her lights only the day lights will go on. Dealer was contacted and told the consumer to contact us. Ts.

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the direction lights. Every time direction lights keep on burning . Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, and dealer will only fix it, and a couple of days later they go out again.