Defect Investigation Detail

FORD / ESCORT / 1987

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE88046 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: ESCORT Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1987
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Apr, 15 1988 Date Closed: Jul, 11 1988
Subject: HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE Summary: Summary: headlamp switch retaining bezel cracks causing headlights to remain on and occasionally flicker off. ford has issued a technical service bulletin, article # 87-11-8, to replace the faulty bezel with an improved part.conclusions: the pe should be closed in the absence of any safety related defect trend.===