This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
When turning on headlights they came on bright. Then, they just faded out. Consumer has to use high beams to see. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that both lights needed to be replaced.
Head lights are very dim when lit. I can barely notice if lights are on. I feel this is a very dangerous situation which could result in injury due to decrease of visibility. I try not to drive at night. This should be investigated and corrective action taken.
The low beam headlights provide very poor illumination creating a dangerous situation for night driving. The cause appears to be a "hazy or frosty" corrosion on the reflectors of the low beams. The high beams exhibit no such corrosion and are quite satisfactory. Some owners have added "fog or driving lights" to help allieviate the problem.
Defective design/manufacturer resulted in failure of headlamp assemblies. Cost to repair is $800 per side. Total cost approximately $1600 no aftermarket or substitute available. Replacement warranty is one year after installation. Lincoln and osram sylvania both contacted without acceptable resolution. Sylvania and Lincoln acknowledge problem and also refuse to replace with more reliable subsequently designed/manufactured replacements installed in later production runs of the same vehicle.
This is a 1996 mrk viii Lincoln. The headlites have lost the reflective material off of the inside of them and are now so dim that I don't dare drive this car at night. I can't see the road! if I can't get where I'm going by dark I have to stop and stay at a motel, it's just to dangerous..a 4 year old car shouldn't be like this. I have a 50 year old GMC that has brighter lites and is far safer to drive at night.
The lighting from the original hid headlights are insufficient. This could lead to a wreck at any time. I have 20/20 vision and have to be very aware of my surroundings at night! I would be worried to drive through an area that I have never been in the evening. These need to be recalled with a better lighting solution given.
This is a 1996 mrk viii Lincoln. The headlites have lost the reflective material off of the inside of them and are now so dim that I don't dare drive this car at night. I can't see the road! if I can't get where I'm going by dark I have to stop and stay at a motel, it's just to dangerous..a 4 year old car shouldn't be like this. I have a 50 year old GMC that has brighter lites and is far safer to drive at night.
The lighting from the original hid headlights are insufficient. This could lead to a wreck at any time. I have 20/20 vision and have to be very aware of my surroundings at night! I would be worried to drive through an area that I have never been in the evening. These need to be recalled with a better lighting solution given.
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- Lawrenceville, GA, USA