Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 4 problems related to headlight switch (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Thunderbird based on all problems reported for the Thunderbird.
The dashboard lights for speedometer, tachometer, temp and fuel gauges fail to turn on with headlights. The dimmer switch is functional since other lights for odometer, radio, a/c function correctly. Fuses check out. Cannot view speed while driving at night. This makes driving at night dangerous. Ford dealer claims that the cluster for the dash might need to be changed. However, none are available anymore. The car only has 8237 miles on it.
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96 Ford Thunderbird headlight switch shortingsmoking headlights out. Kevin vanoy, astorg Ford parkersburg, wv says this is common. He ordered part said mechanic separated wires and ordered parts. Said no more problems drive away. Lights still go out melting wires. Glen dethy carriage Ford clarksville, in orders parkersburg to send parts to in, but will charge $100 extra to install, neither dealer would run a hot wire with a cabin swith to let custonmer safely have lights. Both dealers sent customer back on road with dangerous light switch.
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Without warning, and at speed, high beam headlamps failed leaving no forward visibility. Previously replaced the column mounted multi-function switch to correct the same problem. Suspect design/engineering flaw with switch.
Head light switch short, blew fuse, causing no lights. Yh.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Tail Light problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal Flasher Unit problems |