Car headlights can run into trouble in various ways. To keep your visibility at a maximum after dark or on foggy days, it’s important to watch out for the following warning signs. If you suspect that you need new headlights, head to your local Ford dealer without delay.
Flickering Light
As headlight bulbs fail, they sometimes start flickering. If your car uses halogen bulbs, a burned-out or broken filament might be causing the flickering. Flickering light could also be caused by problems with the electrical supply or wiring. You may need a technician to figure out the source of the problem.
Dimming Light
Halogen, HID, and LED bulbs all begin to dim to some degree as they age. It’s best to replace your bulbs as soon as you notice the dimming. This is because any reduction in visibility can impact your reaction time to collision threats. Even a 10% or 20% fading in light makes nighttime driving riskier.
Hazy or Cloudy Light
Headlight lenses can erode in quality over time, which might lead to hazy or cloudy light. The UV rays in sunlight can create an oxidizing effect that eventually hazes headlight lenses.
Scratches, cracks, and other damage can also affect the quality of the light ahead of your car. Sometimes you only need to clean dirty lenses to return the light to optimal brightness.
One Bulbs Falters
When one headlight bulb fails, the other one in the pair is rarely far behind. Because of this, it usually makes sense to replace both headlight bulbs at the same time. This helps ensure that both sides of the road ahead of your car are brightly lit at all times.
Blowing Fuse
Faulty headlight bulbs or incorrectly installed bulbs can sometimes cause electrical issues that cause the fuse to blow. If your headlight fuse blows a few times in a row, it’s quite likely that you have a problem with at least one of your bulbs. It’s best to ask a technician at your local dealership to diagnose the underlying fault.
How a Ford Dealer Can Test Your Headlight Bulbs
As with any car problem, the surest way to diagnose and resolve headlight trouble is usually to ask a professional at your local dealership to take a look. A trusted technician may use a digital multimeter or similar tool to test your car’s bulbs and battery.
They can also inspect the sockets and wiring for potential faults. If necessary, they may even be able to upgrade your headlights to a longer-lasting type of bulb.
Have your headlights checked and replaced today at Matthews Ford Pryor. Our local family-owned dealership provides the region’s drivers with top-notch vehicles, deals, and customer service.
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