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1997 Ford Windstar Lighting problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1997 Ford Windstar's lights with NHTSA. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

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Lighting recalls for the 1997 Ford Windstar

Exterior lighting

00V16800020,637 vehicles affected

The problem
Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." According to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.S. Erroneously.
The risk
The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.S. Standards.
The fix
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.

Lighting complaints

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