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1989 Ford Recalls
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E025000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42540
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2009-05-11
Summary:
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E012000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16270
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2009-04-07
Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E012000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16270
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2009-04-07
Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08E050000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1921
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2008-08-11
Summary:
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07E064000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 34000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: B Series
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2007-08-27
Summary:
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E049000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 27176
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2006-05-24
Summary:
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06E026000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 61944
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2006-03-23
Summary:
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V323000
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2697000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Taurus
Manufactured
from: 1985-10-14
to: 1995-06-27
Recall Date: 1998-12-16
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE AND LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWS THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.
IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V190000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 140000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Aerostar
Manufactured
from: 1987-10-01
to: 1989-11-30
Recall Date: 1998-08-11
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA (10 SOUTHERN COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN DIEGO, RIVERSIDE, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, IMPERIAL, AND KERN), FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA (CLARK COUNTY), OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS, AND IN THE U.S. TERRITORIES COVERED BY THE FEDERAL STATUTES. THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK CAN DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THESE CRACKS.
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2002. THIS COVERAGE WILL ONLY BE FOR STRUCTURAL CRACKS AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AND WILL NOT INCLUDE OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT OR ROAD DEBRIS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98E010000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23500
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Aerostar
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 1998-04-08
Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98E010000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23500
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 1998-04-08
Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97I003000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 299600
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Taurus
Manufactured
from: 1988-07-01
to: 1989-02-28
Recall Date: 1997-10-07
Summary:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS INITIATING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, 12 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE, FOR ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH FUNCTIONAL CONCERNS.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, FOR 12 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILEAGE.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96E017000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 94
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Festiva
Manufactured
from: 1996-04-01
to: 1996-06-01
Recall Date: 1996-06-24
Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM MANUFACTURED BY MOOG INDUSTRIES. DUE TO MISPACKAGING, CERTAIN BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY PLACED IN THE WRONG BOXES.
THESE BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES WILL NOT FIT INTO THE FRAME RECESS WITHOUT BEING ALTERED. ALSO THE STUD IS UNDERSIZED AND WILL NOT FIT THE SPINDLE PROPERLY POSSIBLY CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
MOOG WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY PACKAGED ASSEMBLIES WITH CORRECT BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Tempo
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: F350
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: F250
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Escort
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Bronco
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Aerostar
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: F150
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Crown Victoria
Manufactured
from: 1987-08-01
to: 1992-09-30
Recall Date: 1996-04-25
Summary:
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 95V103011
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 265000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Festiva
Manufactured
from: 1987-09-01
to: 1991-07-01
Recall Date: 1995-06-27
Summary:
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THAT LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94E036000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 98000
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Taurus
Manufactured
from: 1994-01-01
to: 1994-11-01
Recall Date: 1994-11-25
Summary:
THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.
OVER TIME, A PORTION OF THE BRACKET CAN TEAR AWAY FROM THE STRUT, FALLING INTO AND PUNCTURING THE TIRE OR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.
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