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Campaign 96V-071

Ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit

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Defect summary

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 96V071000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

15 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 1,742, of which 1,001 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 96V-071
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordAerostar1988 to 1991260
FordBronco1988 to 199176
FordCrown Victoria1988 to 198942
FordEscort1988 to 1990185
FordEXP19882
FordF-1501988 to 1991188
FordF-2501988 to 199164
FordF-3501988 to 199123
FordMustang1988 to 1993228
FordTempo1988 to 1993231
FordThunderbird1988 to 1993166
LincolnTown CAR1988 to 198981
MercuryCougar1988 to 199367
MercuryGrand Marquis1988 to 198952
MercuryTopaz1988 to 199377
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.