Recall campaign · NHTSA 96V071000
FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-04-25.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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.
60 model years across 18 models.
| Model | Years on record |
|---|---|
| Ford Aerostar | 1991 1990 1989 1988 |
| Ford Bronco | 1991 1990 1989 1988 |
| Ford Crown Victoria | 1989 1988 |
| Ford Escort | 1990 1989 1988 |
| Ford EXP | 1988 |
| Ford F-150 | 1991 |
| Ford F-250 | 1991 |
| Ford F-350 | 1991 |
| Ford F150 | 1990 1989 1988 |
| Ford F250 | 1990 1989 1988 |
| Ford F350 | 1990 1989 1988 |
| Ford Mustang | 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 |
| Ford Tempo | 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 |
| Lincoln Town CAR | 1989 1988 |
| MERCURY Cougar | 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 |
| MERCURY Grand Marquis | 1989 1988 |
| MERCURY Topaz | 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 |
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.