NHTSA recall 96V009000
Exterior Lighting · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: A defective control module in the "autolamp" system can malfunction. If the "autolamp" system is being used to activate the exterior light (including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without warning. This will not occur if the exterior lighting is turned on manually by the headlight switch.
Why it matters: If the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix: Dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. Owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Lincoln Continental, 1996 Lincoln Continental.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V009000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.