Headlights (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-a-vehicle-s-headlights-work) are not only an important safety component on your vehicle, but also a feature that you are legally obligated to use....
Hello! A window losing operation can be the result of a failed window regulator and motor assembly. Have a mechanic inspect for electrical faults (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection) concerning the window first. Are both front headlights and tail lights not turning on? This...
Based on the service information I have, it seems like the most likely cause is an internal failure of your powertrain control module. Your headlights getting brighter when the engine revs higher indicates a charging system problem. The problem is...
The BCM or body control module controls all of these items and there is a technical bulletin to get the BCM reprogramed. The reprogram should fix the issue for you. The dealer will have to do the reprogram for you....
Your vehicle is probably equipped with daytime running lights, whereas the other car you saw was not. On your vehicle, these lights will stay illuminated regardless of whether the exterior light switch is in the on or off position. There...
This is an issue with the electronic system, which is controlled by computers such as a (BCM) body control module. The correct voltages and inputs have to be in order or issues like this can happen. The first step is...
Even if it’s never happened to you, chances are good that you know at least one person who’s forgotten to turn off their headlights and came back out to a dead battery in their car. The battery saver system in...
If your car is equipped with automatic headlights (optional equipment), you can set them to auto and they will come on when the ambient light level drops by a certain amount. Here’s what you need to know: Turn the engine...
Headlights are vital for any situation where you have to drive in low or no light, or when it’s raining, sleeting or snowing. It’s important for your own visibility, as well as ensuring that other drivers are able to see...
The daytime running lights are mild headlights that can be used when driving your vehicle during the daytime. The daytime running lights will automatically turn on when the headlights are not turned on, the car is running, and the shifter...
High beams on your truck can become useful when driving at night when there are no street lamps or other cars around. The high beams can increase your range of vision. To turn on the high beams. Make sure your...
The high-beam on light is located on your instnrument panel. When the light is illuminated, the high-beams are currently on. The light will disappear when the high-beams are turned off.
The bulbs are xenon type bulbs and they will fade away before they burn out. My suggestion would be to replace both headlight bulbs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/headlight-bulb-replacement). This way you do not change one and the other burns out in a few...
A fault in the circuit, such as a stuck closed (fused) switch or relay is causing the circuit to stay powered on even after you have commanded the circuit off through the combination switch. To isolate the faulty component, please...
Hi there. If the headlights are burning out a few days after replacing them, there could be an electrical short in the wiring for the lights causing them to overheat or the ballast resistor is not working causing the headlights...
When vehicle headlights go out, normally a simple fuse or light bulb replacement can correct this issue. However there is a known problem where the headlamp assemblies, sockets and wiring are melting due to high heat and resistance in this...
If your car is equipped with Daytime Running Lights (not available on all Fusions), they provide substantially better visibility during daytime driving. Unlike your headlights, the Daytime Running Lights are designed to make your car more visible to other drivers...
While your car has low beam headlights that should be used for most driving situations, it also has high beam headlights. These are for use in areas where there is little-to-no oncoming traffic and there are no street lights (such...
If your Fusion is equipped with fog lights, they can provide you with dramatically better visibility when driving in misty or foggy conditions. Of course, you’ll have to know how to turn them on and off to actually enjoy those...
When the automatic headlight system is turned on, the headlights will automatically turn on and off, depending on how dark it is outside. To turn the automatic headlights on, first find the turn signal lever, which protrudes from the left...
The high beams give your vehicle added visibility when it is dark out. To turn them on, push the turn signal lever (protruding from the left side of the steering wheel) forward until it clicks into place. A light will...
