Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
96V071000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1987 to 09/30/1992V (Vehicle)790000006/07/1996ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/25/199605/01/1996
Defect SummaryThe ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the ignition switch.
NotesSystem: 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/16/2010125000
 1988 ford crown victoria 5.0 liter 302 cubic inch engine (fuel injected). second generation (2g) alternator caught on fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
 A plug connector to the alternator melted down caused car to shut off . tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
05/05/2003
 Nhtsa# 96-v-071-000: the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit. consumer states has the same problem. a recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not include due to vin# dealer notified.
03/01/1988
 Vehicle stalls when it comes to a stop. has happened numerous times over the years. *ak
08/25/1996
 Ignition switch was replaced under recall august, 5th. on august 25, vehicle was parked in driveway and caught on fire. recall (96v-071). *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
1
 Defective ignition module caused vehicle to stall in an intersection. nlm
109/01/1988
 Ignition module assembly failed causing engine to stall, once stalled the engine would crank but not start. nlm
1
 Defective ignition module caused vehicle to stall in an intersection. nlm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
08/27/19961
 Ignition switch fire prior to recall, recall notice not received.
04/12/19961
 Ignition switch fire.
11/28/1994
 The vehicle caught on fire while driving and then the vehicle went out of control. *ak
08/01/1996105/26/1989
 Ignition switch shorted, causing fire.
04/10/19940
 Ignition switch fire prior to recall. *sd
03/14/1996
 After driving and parking for 15 minutes, vehicle caught on fire. insurance company has totaled vehicle. please describe details. *ak
12/22/1995
 Interior vehicle fire which melted ignition switch and wiring harness
02/17/1996
 Smoke started coming out of tilt steering column and vehicle caught on fire. *ak
05/30/1995
 Notice smoke coming from steering column, dealer replaced the ignition switch. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
12/01/1994
 Headlight switch overheated and burnt insulation due to loose contact rivet. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
03/25/1996
 The vehicle was parked in the driveway and a fire started from the steering column and enguled the car in flames. please desccribe. *ak
12/23/1995
 Vehicle parked and suddenly caught on fire. possibly wiring under the dash. *ak