1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 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 |
1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR |
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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 |
1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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