Recalls for RANGER FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, SEATS, Sept 02, 1988

A recall was issued on Sept 02, 1988 for RANGER FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to SEATS problems. WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
SYSTEM: WIRING FOR POWER LUMBAR SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWER LUMBARSEAT ADJUSTERS IN THE FRONT SEATS.