NHTSA Complaint #10445837 — 2012 FORD TAURUS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10445837 |
| Vehicle | 2012 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 1 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AR |
Consumer Description
2012 TAURUS THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 2012 TAURUS HAVE A VERY SHARP SHORT CUTOFF THAT LIMITS VISIBILITY GREATLY.THIS CAN ONLY BE EXPERIENCED ON A HIGHWAY OR BACK ROAD WHERE THERE IS NO BACK LIGHTS OR OTHER VEHICLES PRESENT.THE CUTOFF PROJECTS A BLACK LINE THAT FLOATS UP AND DOWN ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT IS HYPNOTIC.IF THERE WAS A BIKE OR PERSON WALKING AHEAD ON THE SHOULDER YOU WOULD NEVER SEE THEM IN TIME.THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY AN EYELID THAT DROPS DOWN OVER THE BULB WHEN IN THE DIM MODE.WHEN USING THE BRIGHTS, THE LIGHTS ARE FINE.BECAUSE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC YOU CANNOT ALWAYS USE YOUR BRIGHT SETTING. THIS PROBLEM IS ESPECIALLY BAD IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS: DOWNHILL; ON CURVES; IN DEER COUNTRY; THIS MAKES DRIVING THE ARKANSAS MOUNTAINS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT.
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