NHTSA Complaint #10067410 — 1997 FORD ESCORT EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10067410
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date Filed	April 19, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM. THE PLASTIC LENS THAT COVERED THE HEADLIGHTS WAS FROSTED. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

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