Headlights went out on a 98 ford escort while driving

check your fuses ,if they are good track down the hot wire leading to your switch ,if you have power going into switch ,but not coming out going to your headlights, it might be the switch went bad,also check your ground connections

If your question is - is this possible - the answer is yes.
I doubt both bulbs failed at the same time, but its possible.
If you replace one light and it does not work, check the dimmer switch for power.

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most likely the multi-function switch... you know, the lever that turns on headlights, works blinkers, and high and low beams, needs replaced.

Check relays and wiring for current to them.

Check your Main fuses. Use a test light.

you drive a ford truck and the most common problem with the lights are the multi function switch (turn singnal, high/low beam wipers) you can get one of theese from a local junk yard to save money this part at the dealer will run you about $150.00.

The headlamp switch will cause the lamps to turn off. The switch heats up and turns the headlamps off. It will cool down and work for about 10 minutes and cut out,

hi it could be the light stork (the indictor arm) its all in 1 with the wippers and hazzard switch

I have simmilyer problem. have a 1987 ford escort stationwagon high beams only but have to hold the bright lever on at all times. Otherwise my lights don't work at all except the parking lights. Have you found your problem that might help me.