NHTSA Complaint #534191 — 1988 FORD ESCORT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	534191
Vehicle	1988 FORD ESCORT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Date of Incident	April 11, 1998
Date Filed	April 11, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH OVERLOADS AND LIGHTS TURN OFF. WHEN USING DRIVING LIGHTS, THEY CAN ONLY BE TURNED ON FOR ABOUT 5 TO 8 MINUTES BEFORE HEADLIGHTS BEGIN TO BLINK ON AND OFF. WITH CONTINUING USE THE LIGHTS WILL GO COMPLETELY OFF, LEAVING DRIVER IN THE DARK. IN ADDITION, FOG LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED.

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