10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 28,184 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus sport. The contact stated that the vehicle's headlights blink intermittently, day and night. She could drive 20 miles and the headlights would blink for approximately three to four minutes before dimming. The Ford dealer kept the vehicle for five days and was unable to determine the cause of failure. She stated that the failure is embarrassing because it gives mixed signals to oncoming traffic. The current mileage is 29,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 02-01-08.
- Freeport, NY, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. The contact took the vehicle in for inspection and was told that she had to have the headlights replaced. The headlights had oxidized and prevented the proper amount of light from shining through. The purchase date of the vehicle was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 120,000. Updated 06/13/07
- Bedford, PA, USA
The headlights failed while driving.. the blower motor also failed.
- Elwood, IN, USA
I want to complain about the new, ultra bright lights on other cars. They blind me at night and I feel that they are very unsafe.
- Fullerton, CA, USA
Headlights continually dim when braking, when the air conditioning cuts on, and during turns. Lighting is minimal at these times and makes it difficult to see. The car has done this since initial purchase and continues today. This is the second Taurus we have owned with this problem. One dealer told us that it was our imagination and they could not find the problem.
- Troutville, VA, USA
Headlights do not provide enough light on road to be able to see road lines/markings. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that headlight aiming meets requirements. Consumer feels that this is a serious safety issue of not being able to see the road.
- Silver Spring, MD, USA
While driving with headlights on they will only Focus to the front. But, when try to make a turn headlights will not iluminate. Consumer is unable to see where he is driving.
- Winchester, TN, USA
While driving could step on the brakes and headlights will dim each time consumer would step on the brakes.
- Westland, NY, USA
Head lights out of alignment.
- Plattsburg, MO, USA
- King George , VA, USA