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2001 Lincoln LS Lighting problems

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 Lincoln LS's lights with NHTSA - 3% of all its complaints, most recently on September 19, 2005. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Lighting complaints

LightsVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessories

Window regulator failure. All regulators on vehicle have been replaced at least once over the last 3 years, and now one of those replaced previously is in need of replacement again. Failure renders window completely inoperative. Additionally, the front headlamps continue to build up moisture/condensation in them. These item have been replaced at least twice in the last 3 years and are in need of replace yet again. *Nm

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility · EquipmentNHTSA 10136945
LightsAcceleration & cruise control

While backing out of driveway and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Both feet were on the brake pedal but vehicle continued to run. *Ak the tires were spinning while the brake was applied. Mechanic checked for pedal binding and ran all self test. There were no trouble codes stored in the computer system. The vehicle was road tested in warm and cold conditions. The technician determined that everything was working according to manufacturers specifications. The passenger side headlamp had water inside it. The dealer replaced the headlamp assembly. *Ph *nlm

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10031893
LightsVisibility & wipersSeats & seat beltsBody, doors & structure

While driving the head lights went out without warning. *Nlm the seat belts would bind and did not retract, the windshield cracked (across) due to stress and was replaced, the vehicle lock system was replaced twice, the front headlamp was replaced twice due to condensation, and the windshield wiper system failed and was replaced as well. *Scc *jb

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility · Seat belts · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10009751
Lights

My headlights fill up with water whenever any water is present. If it rains or I wash the car both headlights leak water in the assembly. I have had as much as 1/2" of water in the headlight assemblies. I have to remove the assemblies and drain the water through the bulb socket holes then reinstall them. This is a safety problem and someone is going to have an accident because of this. There is a possiblity of someone having water in the light assemblies and while driving at night they could hit a bump and...

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cause the headlights to fail because of the water splashing on the bulbs and burning out, I had this experience, with one bulb. Someone is going to a fatal crash because of this, it's just a matter of time. Lincoln customer service center is not concerned about the problem and told me to pay to have their poor design replaced with new lenses as recommended by my dealer.*Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10028974
Lights

Holds water ford refuses to fix despite warrenty. Dt

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 770026
Lights

The consumers washed the vehicle and the next day noticed that water was behind the right headlamp indicating that it was leaking. They then notified the dealer and was told that they are aware of this problem, and under warranty, the consumers were instructed to leave the headlights on for 15 minutes, and this should take care of the problem, however it did not. The consumer then called ford to inform them that the problem still existed and wanted ford to replace the headlamp., Ford in return stated that their...

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policy on this problem was to turn on the headlights not replace the leaking headlamp. The consumer turned the lights on again for another 45 minutes,but there was still water behind the headlamp cover. The consumer feels that the water condensation on the headlight lamp cover will reduce the amount of light that is transmitted by the headlight to the roadway, limiting vision for night driving. *Scc *nlm

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 568307
Electrical systemBody, doors & structureLights

When driving interior lights and exterior lights will automatically turn off without any warning, also, doors will automatically lock without operator manually locking doors. Please provide any further details.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · Interior lightingNHTSA 895115

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