Recalls for ALL FULL SIZE FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, Sept 25, 1978

A recall was issued on Sept 25, 1978 for ALL FULL SIZE FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS problems. THE FULL SIZE SEDANS WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT TAIL LAMP SOCKETS AND THE FULL SIZE STATION WAGONS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT TAIL LAMP AND BACK UP LAMP SOCKETS. THEREFORE THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TAIL LAMP AND BACK UP LAMP SOCKETS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING; TAIL LAMPS; BACK UP LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT TAIL LAMPS AND BACK UP LAMPS COULD CONFUSEOTHER DRIVERS AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.