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 - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97111097234 | 11/10/1997 | 53660 | Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 - IGNITION | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 46000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 |
| Vehicle caught on fire from the steering wheel.*mr when the vehicle was started flames burst out from the steering wheel. the vehicle was recalled (96v-071000) but the consumer never received the notice. the ignition switch was the cause of the fire. *ts *nlm | |||
| 4 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Stalling at high temperatures, won't start again for 15-30 minitues. possibly a bad ignition module. *ak | |||
| 05/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| During vehicle operation the vehicle stalls without warning. this has been a continuous problem, the vehicle has been to the dealer 7 times. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 02/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| Computer caused problems due to loose wire. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 76000 | 3 | 02/10/1995 |
| The ignition switch fell apart 3 times on the topaz since 1995, the switches i bought at ford dealership was the exact same one that fell apart. first the accessories stop worked one at a time, a/c, turn signals, radio, air conditioning. then i pull it out and replaced the switch, i carry an extra one in t car and have the replacement down to 45 minutes. i replaced the switch now when the second sign of failure occurred. i have a small pouch with all the tools. i need to change the part and have the bolts and screws marked that i have to take out. i even write the date and mileage i change it in my service manual so i almost can tell when the nest failure will occur. i knew something was wrong with the replacement switches when i can buy them at a dealership for any where from $9 for first to $16 this last time. the last thing i bought that cheap was a pair of windshield wipers at a dealership.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| This vehicle is not covered under recall# 96v071000 concerning electrical system: ignition switch. ignition switch must be maneuvered for some electrical system parts to function. for instance, air conditioner will come on by maneuvering the ignition switch. also, electric seat belts/power windows/ turn signals, and brake lights don't operate. *ak | |||
| 08/19/1996 | |||
| While vehicle was parked for (7) hours it caught on fire in the steering column.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Starter failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Electrical fire under dash engulfed car parked on driveway after sitting. *ak | |||