Recall 89V171000: 1990 Mercury Sable and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 13, 1989

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

2,900vehicles

Model years

1990

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

An incorrect transistor may cause autolamp system light sensor module malfunction.

Possible consequence

Headlamps could turn off while vehicle is being driven orremain on after vehicle is parked. Loss of headlights while driving at nightcould be hazardous to the driver and other trafific.

Remedy

Replace light sensor modules.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1990 Ford Taurus381 complaints
• 1990 Mercury Sable166 complaints