defective lights/warranty question

"snow" wrote in message

>I have a Ford Freestar van that is still under the 36,000 bumper to
>bumper warranty. One light bulb in front went out and also a
>seperate blinker lightbulb is out in the back. Are these considered
>normal
> wear or is it covered under bumper to bumper warranty? I am bit
> disappointed if it is not covered, as it is a pain to remove..likely
> will pay for it to be done. Buy the way, I have had several Toyota
> products and never had light bulb issues on them, even over 100,000
> miles. Maybe this is a Ford quirk.

Read your warranty. The bulbs should be covered (they are not listed
as a wear item).

It has been years since I had to replace a bulb on any of my Fords. I
think the last one was a headlight bulb on my 1997 Expedition. I never
replaced a bulb on my 1992 F150 during the 14 years I owned it. My
SO's daughter has a VW. I think she is on her fourth or fifth tail
light bulb. My SO's old Camry ate turn signal bulbs. Seems like random
bad luck. The only thing I can think to check is the system voltage
with the vehicle running. If it is too high, bulb life will be
reduced.

Ed
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