The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
The risk
The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
The fix
Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-103 (99V103000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99S14 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch |
| Report date | May 5, 1999 |
| Owners notified | July 16, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 605,581 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the lights
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-103 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 605,581 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.