1988 FORD EXP RECALL - #96V071000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 FORD EXP |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1987 - 9/30/1992 |
| Recalled on |
5/1/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/7/1996 |
| # Affected |
7,900,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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| Description |
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
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