Ford, Mercury 1986 Steering recall
Recalled December 26, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V172000 · Ford
Hazard
IF THE CAR IS LEFT UNATTENDED WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NOT IN LOCK POSITION, THE CAR CAN BE EASILY STOLEN. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT STOLEN CARS ARE FREQUENTLY INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS.
Remedy
IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.
Units
4,500 units
What to do
IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.
Product
Ford SABLE · Ford TAURUS
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →