Recalls
Recall 15289
USA Recall: If the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
A defective control module in the "autolamp" system can malfunction. if the "autolamp" system is being used to activate the exterior light (including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without warning. this will not occur if the exterior lighting is turned on manually by the headlight switch.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.
Additional Notes:
System: lighting and communications system. vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Affected Vehicles