1991 Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer recall: control module
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 15, 1993. It covers about 91,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 91,000
- reported
- Apr 15, 1993
- owners notified
- Jun 25, 1993
- related complaints
- 121
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
- What is wrong
- The roll pins securing the ignition lock in the steering column housing can separate or move out of position.
- Risk
- The ignition lock cylinder may disengage from thesteering column housing which could cause the steering column to lock up,resulting in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
- Remedy
- If one or both of the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing will be replaced, along with the door-locks and the liftgate or deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained. If both pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed as a precaution to prevent the roll pins from coming out.
Recall number 93V057000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escort 1991 1991
- Mercury Tracer 1991 1991
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 121 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 93V057000
Is there a recall on the 1991 Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer control module?
Yes. Recall 93V057000, reported on April 15, 1993, covers about 91,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 93V057000?
If one or both of the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing will be replaced, along with the door-locks and the liftgate or deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained. If both pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed as a precaution to prevent the roll pins from coming out.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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