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Ford Escort Recall 93V057: Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module

NHTSA campaign 93V057, reported April 15, 1993, 91,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V057FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Problem
THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
Risk
THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
IF ONE OR BOTH OF THE ROLL PINS ARE MISSING OR NOT FULLY INSERTED, THE IGNITION LOCK HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE DOOR-LOCKS AND THE LIFTGATE OR DECK-LID LOCKS SO THAT KEY COMPATIBILITY IS MAINTAINED. IF BOTH PINS ARE PRESENT AND FULLY INSERTED, A PLASTIC SNAP-ON SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED AS A PRECAUTION TO PREVENT THE ROLL PINS FROM COMING OUT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Ford Escort1991
Mercury Tracer1991