Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V071000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1987 to 09/30/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 7900000 | 06/07/1996 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/25/1996 | 05/01/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 95912 | 05/01/1995 | 42085 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 8 | ||
| Vehicle caught on fire, prior to this vehicle became harder to turn on. then starter became stuck, and it was difficult to shut vehicle off. *akconsumer had turned the ignition but did not turn the vehicle on. consuemr took the keys and went back into the house only to come out again and find the vehicle on fire. consumer has so far replaced 3 starters and 5 alternators. *jg | |||
| 09/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Caught fire under the dash by the steering column while parked . *ak consumer states he first noticed smoke coming from the area around the brake pedal and lower steering column, extensive damage was done to the wiring and dashboard. *slc | |||
| Truck was parked and turned off and cuaght on fire, please describe. **ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/27/2005 | 78000 | 1 | 06/17/1991 |
| Alternator wiring harness and alternator caught fire, could easily have destroyed vehicle. and nearby government building. i noticed smoke and secured a fire extinguisher to remedy. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 8 | ||
| Vehicle caught on fire, prior to this vehicle became harder to turn on. then starter became stuck, and it was difficult to shut vehicle off. *akconsumer had turned the ignition but did not turn the vehicle on. consuemr took the keys and went back into the house only to come out again and find the vehicle on fire. consumer has so far replaced 3 starters and 5 alternators. *jg | |||
| The consumer experienced problems with alternator. while they were driving, they started smelling smoke. in addition, started noticing smoke coming from the hood. when they pulled over and lifted the hood they noticed that the alternator was on fire. the fire department came after the fire died out on its own. the manufacturer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 03/08/1997 | 0 | ||
| An hour after the alternator had been replaced the alternater caught on fire while pulling into an driveway at the speed of 5mph. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 11/03/1996 | |||
| While driving the harness in the alternator caught on fire. please describe. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/12/1992 | |||
| Battery gauge reads all the way over to the n. | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Battery replaced. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 12/01/1990 | ||
| When using the speed control, and having to activate the left turn signal to pass, speed control cuts out, causing the truck to severely decelerate. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| Vehicle wouldn't start up at all. when putting key inside of ignition it wouldn't turn on. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1992 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1991 | |
| The tfi module failed, i replaced it with an oem part, i want reimbursement, known defect | |||
| 08/12/1992 | |||
| Replaced distributor cap and rotor. | |||
| 08/12/1992 | |||
| Replaced ignition wires. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Recall notice sent on the ignition system, however failure occured prior to notice. | |||
| 10/15/1996 | |||
| Vehicle repaired under recall (#96v071000). ignition will not work properly unless shaken/jiggled a few times. took to deale,. was informed nothing wrong w/ignition. *ak | |||
| 06/25/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving down road and the truck caught on fire. please describe. *ak | |||
| 11/29/1995 | |||
| Ignition fire. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/13/1994 | |||
| Electrical processor caught fire. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 10/09/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that truck would not start took to dealer, dealer stated that the ignition switch was defected. please provide any further information. mr | |||
| 12/20/2001 | |||
| After taking vehicle into dealership for recall 96-v-076-000 rerpairs, but remedy did not work, and the vehicle caught on fire. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 10/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| Key got stuck in the on postion. battery cable had to be disconnected in order to turn vehicle off. dealer just stated there were not recalls. consumer will contact manufacturer to register a complaint.*ak | |||
| 40 | 01/01/1991 | ||
| In august-september 1997 i responded to nhtsa recall 96v071000. the dealer in puyallup, wa replaced the ignition switch. however, every since then when the temperature drops down below 40 degrees the ignition switch seems to freeze up. this only happens in the fall or winter. i am unable to turn the ignition switch to start the truck. the switch becomes very stiff unless i first warm the steering column with a space heater or blow dryer. i am afraid that one of these days i will break the switch while attempting to start the truck. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire due to possible recall component failure (ignition switch-96v-071) resulting in vehicle fire. mjs | |||
| 10/06/1997 | 0 | ||
| The vehicle got on fire while was parked. consumer said the fire started on the ignition switch, and also according to the dealer. *ak | |||
| 06/26/1997 | 0 | ||
| Driving in town at approximately 25 mph without warning smoke just started coming out from the steering column. turned off the ignition switch and got out of the vehicle. about a one minute later the vehicle went up in flames without warning. please describe details. | |||
| 10/06/1996 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that wiring in the steering column caught on fire. *ak ignition switch failure resulted in fire, recall 96s28. *slc | |||
| 06/15/1996 | |||
| Recall nos 93v125000 & 96v071000 regarding ignition switch, consumer has taken the vehicle twice to the dealer and the service has not been provided due to lack of time. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1996 | |||
| While drivng the vehicle the ignition switch failed and the locking mechansim engaged so steering became impossible.*ak | |||
| 09/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Caught fire under the dash by the steering column while parked . *ak consumer states he first noticed smoke coming from the area around the brake pedal and lower steering column, extensive damage was done to the wiring and dashboard. *slc | |||
| 06/25/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving down road and the truck caught on fire. please describe. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1996 | |||
| Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch fire. *sd | |||
| 04/30/1996 | |||
| The vehicle was destroyed by fire due to the ignition switch. please describe. *ak | |||
| 05/02/1995 | |||
| The vehicle caught on fire in the igniton switch while the vehicle was parked. please describe. *ak | |||
| Ignition switch changed twice upon ownership, resulting in switch extremely hot can't touch. ford did some alteration/rigged. *ak | |||
| 10/04/1995 | |||
| Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Interior vehicle fire around the steering wheel and column. *ak | |||
| 04/27/1994 | |||
| Ignition switch shorted; caused fire in dashboard; parked vehicle in parking lot; 15 minutes later, was told vehicle was on fire; distinguished fire 3 times.*ak | |||
| 04/20/1994 | |||
| Ignition switch bends thereby catching the ignition housing on fire. tt | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch causes steering column fire. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/03/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire due to possible recall component failure (ignition switch-96v-071) resulting in vehicle fire. mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Steering column wiring burned prior to recall. | |||
| 10/06/1996 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that wiring in the steering column caught on fire. *ak ignition switch failure resulted in fire, recall 96s28. *slc | |||
| Moments after parking, noticed smoke coming from steering column, upon returning, found interior engulfed in flames. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/24/2001 | 149000 | 1 | 02/05/1998 |
| On august 24, 2001, a fire spontaneously began under the hood of my 1991 ford f150 pickup truck while it was turned off and parked in the driveway at night. the fire caused expensive damage to the vehicle and would have probably caught my house on fire had the truck been parked in the garage. i checked with the local ford dealership (centroplex ford in killeen, texas, which is now automax ford) about ford's liability and they said repairs would not be covered because the factory warranty had long expired. i therefore sought compensation through my insurance company. i paid for the ford dealership to perform repairs, which were not done satisfactorily. i am reporting this now because the incident is very similar to recent occurrences that have caused deaths and resulted in a major recall. my vehicle is not covered under that recall and should have been. therefore, i am requesting that the recall be extended to 1991 ford f150 pickups and that i receive satisfactory compensation and repairs.*jb | |||
| 04/09/2001 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle caught on fire, and burned hood, wire harness and alternator, etc.*ak | |||
| 07/21/2000 | 6 | ||
| Vehicle has caught on fire for the 6th time. each time it has been diagnosed to be the under dash or front hood. dealer has never given a reason for the problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 10/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Wiring harness under dash shorted out, causing fire. *dsh | |||
| Moments after parking, noticed smoke coming from steering column, upon returning found interior engulfed in flames. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1995 | |||
| Truck caught fire underhood after moving 5 minutes to another location. paint on hood boiled due to heat. please describe details. tt | |||
| 04/23/1991 | 3 | ||
| Replaced cluster module switch. | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Under dash wiring assembly caught fire. *aw | |||
| 07/06/1995 | |||
| While driving, smoke suddenly started coming up through defroster vents on driver's side; within few seconds, flames started coming from dashboard; car totaled. | |||