I drive a 2012 Ford Escape for work. I just found out that the headlights do not turn on automatically. Is this not a standard option ? I now know why everyone behind me was flashing their lights on a

Asked by Polson61 Jan 04, 2014 at 02:11 PM about the 2012 Ford Escape Limited FWD

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Not sure what model it is as it is a company car. Now I know why cars following me were flashing their lights on and off at me. My 2003 Grand Prix had auto light sensors so I am surprised that these days it is not a standard feature.

Just found out it is the 2013 "S" model and that this model does not have auto lights. You would think this would be a standard option.

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I am fearful. Must car companies be responsible for turning on lights for drivers who should *know* when to do so? IF you will recall, when GM began the 'daylight' program, it was suddenly nothing to see a relatively new model vehicle with a light out, likely due to them being on when they were not necessary (and a big $$$ boon for whomever sold/replaced lights). This is, IMHO, a useless feature that makes it easy for drivers to forget one of the most important aspects of safe driving.

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