4.8
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 21,875 miles
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Headlights shut off on at least three separate occasions while driving on interstate highway and towing a 4X8 ft U-haul trailer with the headlight switch in the autolamp control position. I was following my wife in her vehicle and she observed the headlights would periodically be off for a period of time and then be on again. She mentioned this to me when we stopped at a rest area and I told her I did not turn the headlights off or on. I have left the headlight switch in the autolamp control position since the vehicle was new (past 19 months). That allows me to start the vehicle and drive with the lights on upon starting and the headlights remain on for 12-20 seconds upon turning the ignition off and getting out of the vehilce. I will be taking the vehicle to the local Ford dealer in franklin nc on Thursday, May 24, 2001 to have them troubleshoot the problem.
- Franklin, NC, USA
Headlights do not seem as bright as other auto I have driven.must use high beam in areas where regular beam should be sufficient. This issue should be addressed by Ford as it concerns me. Is power being drained or are light just not powerful enough?
- Birmingham, AL, USA
Headlights are not bright as they should be. Must be lens design. Not as bright as 91 & 96 Explorer, 96 Jaguar, 1953 sunbeam, 98 F150. Numerous individuals have remarked how bad they are. Have been adjusted by dealer.
- Auburn, KS, USA
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA