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 - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V116000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1985 to 08/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 7886 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/24/1985 | 09/30/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The electronic engine control wiring harness insulation may be damaged due to copper spikes produced during the welding of its wires. this creates a potential for a short circuit between the wires which energize the fuel pump, causing some fuel injectors to open, discharging fuel into the engine. consequence of defect: fuel discharged into the engine would eventually leak through the exhaust system to the ground. this could result in a fire if a source of ignition is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair wiring harness, check engine and catalyst for damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 2.9 liter engine. system: electronic engine control wiring harness. | |||||||||||||||
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 - 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA88033 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/11/1988 | 01/23/1989 | UNDER SEAT FIRES | 88V145000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 4 | 02/25/1994 | ||
| Ignition has shorted out 3 times. defect keeps reoccurring.* ak consumer states has now happened 4 times, ignition failed to disengage starter solenoid after releasing battery, caused over heating of starter, shorted temp guage, radio, and panel, indicator lights, but did not blow fuses as it did june 11,2000. it caused both fuel pumps to short out, the high pressure pump appeared to have welded marks on outside casing of pump, when purchased dealer stated no defects but had just come out of ford's shop, hood has mark of compulsion and melted paint on top hood, cross member is isde hood has outside sheet metal, also shorted alternator along with starter, starter solenoid june 1998 it appears the short started in the throttle position sensor then went to the injector harness, consumer has reported to manufacturer consumer also had front brakes replaced as wells as tie rod end and wheel balanced and tires rotated.*jb | |||
| 08/24/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1986 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Ignition module and starter assembly failed causing stalling. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/11/1998 | |||
| Ignition switch would stick. would short out everthing connected to it. had everything related to ignition switch & wiring replaced due to being burned.*ak | |||
| 02/09/1996 | 9 | ||
| Ignition switch fire. *sd | |||
| 05/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle parked in driveway, upon starting, fire broke out in the ignition switch area due to an electrical short. *ak | |||
| After parking, short while later noticed smoke coming from steering column, then flames shot out of ignition switch while pushing down drive way. *ak | |||
| After being parked for approx. 10 hour, found vehicle engulfed in flames, fire dept was extinquishing, and made no determination as to why it started. *ak | |||
| While sitting a week or so, horn started blowing then smoked. battery had to be disconnected to stop fire from spreading further. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1995 | |||
| Horn started blowing and the light came on, then fire started in the ignition switch. *ak | |||
| 09/25/1995 | |||
| Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak | |||
| After starting the vehicle, the ignition switch caught on fire. please describe. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Ignition module and starter assembly failed causing stalling. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/09/2002 | |||
| Vehicle stalled while driving. also, saw flames coming from under the dash. vehicle was totalled.*ak | |||