Headlamps - Operate Intermittently

Article No.
97-15-7

07/21/97

^ HEADLAMPS - HEADLAMP SWITCH INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/26/95

^ HEADLAMPS - HEADLAMPS OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/26/95

FORD:
1993-95 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993-95 SABLE

ISSUE:
The headlamp switch may become inoperative or the headlamps may operate intermittently on some vehicles. This may be caused by the headlamp switch or connector overheating and becoming inoperative.

ACTION:
Replace the headlamp switch and the connector. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intermittent Headlamps or Headlamp Flicker:

For Taurus/Sable vehicles with intermittent headlamps or headlamps that flicker, replace the switch and connector using the Service Kit F7DZ-11654-AB (Non-Autolamp vehicles) or F7DB-11654-BA (Autolamp vehicles).

Inoperative Headlamp Switch:

For Taurus/Sable vehicles with an inoperative headlamp switch, replace the switch and connector using the correct Service Kit at the time of replacement. Replace both the switch and the connector at the time of switch replacement. Refer to the Instruction Sheet, included in the kit, for the installation procedure.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F7DZ-11654-AB Headlamp Kit (Non-Autolamp Vehicles)
F7DZ-11654-BA Headlamp Kit (Autolamp Vehicles)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971507A Replace Headlamp Switch 1.2 Hrs.
And Connector

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
11691 01

OASIS CODES: 201000, 201100, 201200, 203200