1988 FORD F-250 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 F-250 |
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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. |
| See also |
1988 FORD F-250 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1988 FORD F-250 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, SHOES/LININGS
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Comments
12/4/2012 - Robert King
I own a 1988 Ford F-250 2WD Regular Cab Truck and while driving down the road which was a progressive hill, I smelled something burning. When I tried to brake to pull off to the side of the road the brake pedal went all the way to the floor until the emergency brake engaged on its own. When I inspected the right-side brake area I saw smoke pouring out out from behind the caliper and pad area (which is covered by a thin metal disk with vent holes in it). I had to drive the truck about two miles back to my house and the pedal continued to touch the floor. After allowing the brakes to cool down, I drove it around the block and they began to work properly again. I am not sure what action(s) to take, or if this would be covered under the recall repair orders that were issued. If anyone has any information please let me know.