Vehicle recall 89V171000 · October 13, 1989
Mercury Sable and Ford Taurus
An incorrect transistor may cause autolamp system light sensor module malfunction.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An incorrect transistor may cause autolamp system light sensor module malfunction.
- Consequence
- Headlamps could turn off while vehicle is being driven orremain on after vehicle is parked. Loss of headlights while driving at nightcould be hazardous to the driver and other trafific.
- Remedy
- Replace light sensor modules.
- Notes
- System: autolamp headlamp control.vehicle description: passenger cars with autolamp headlamp control system.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V171000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 1989
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 4, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,900
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Taurus (1990): 1990
- Mercury Sable (1990): 1990
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