Ford, Mercury, Lincoln 1988–1993 Electrical System recall
Recalled April 25, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V071000 · Ford
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Units
7,900,000 units
Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Product
Ford AEROSTAR · Ford BRONCO · Ford COUGAR · Ford CROWN VICTORIA · Ford ESCORT · Ford EXP · Ford F-150 · Ford F-250 · Ford F-350 · Ford F150 · Ford F250 · Ford F350 · Ford GRAND MARQUIS · Ford MUSTANG · Ford TEMPO · Ford THUNDERBIRD · Ford TOPAZ · Ford TOWN CAR
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →