3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 1999-10-26
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening.
Consequence
Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, if needed.
Notes
Ford recall no. 99s30.owner notification began november 15, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1997-09-30
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and west virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.
Consequence
This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin october 27, 1997. 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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Posted on: 1996-05-01
Description
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence
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.