Recalls for CROWN VICTORIA FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, Apr 25, 1996

A recall was issued on Apr 25, 1996 for CROWN VICTORIA FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION problems. THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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.