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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V172000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1985 to 11/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 4500 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/26/1985 | 01/09/1986 | 571 | 114 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the car is left unattended with the key removed and the ignition switch not in lock position, the car can be easily stolen. studies have shown that stolen cars are frequently involved in accidents. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ignition lock switch cylinder will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lock, ignition system, fmvss 114. vehicle description:passenger car.description defect:the ignition key can be removed from the ignition switch in positions other than the lock positions.fmvss 114 requires that when the key is removed from the ignition switch that either the steering or transmission be locked.removal of the key when not in the lock position leaves the steering and transmission in the normal operating mode. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9584961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50503 | Information for concerns of grunt or groan during wheel return from full right turn. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE87030 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/12/1987 | 08/24/1987 | STEERING BINDING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| While driving at 25 to 30 mph the vehicle shut down. the sub-frame separated from the rear corner of the vehicle which supports the transmission. also, poor steering. *ak | |||