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Ford Thunderbird Recall 96V071: Electrical System:Ignition

NHTSA campaign 96V071, reported April 25, 1996, 7,900,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V071FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Problem
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Aerostar1988198919901991
Ford Bronco1988198919901991
Ford Crown Victoria19881989
Ford Escort198819891990
Ford EXP1988
Ford F-1501988198919901991
Ford F-2501988198919901991
Ford F-3501988198919901991
Ford Mustang198819891990199119921993
Ford Tempo198819891990199119921993
Ford Thunderbird198819891990199119921993
Lincoln Town CAR19881989
Mercury Cougar198819891990199119921993
Mercury Grand Marquis19881989
Mercury Topaz198819891990199119921993