Original Recall from the NHTSA
Model Year(s):
1990, 1991
Manufacturer's Report Date:

June 7, 1996

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:

96V071000

NHTSA Action Number:

EA95002

Component:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Potential Number of Units Affected:

7,900,000

Summary:

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Notes:

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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