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1994-1995 Ford F-150, Ford F-250 and others recall: seats

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 16, 1996. It covers about 31,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
31,000
reported
Apr 16, 1996
owners notified
May 29, 1996
related complaints
34

Seats

What is wrong
The wire harness for the power lumbar feature on the seat is underneath the front seat cushion support wires. The support wires on the driver seat can contact and damage the insulation harness resulting in a high resistance electrical short through the support wires.
Risk
Consequence of defect: over heating of the support wires could result, and melting, smoke, or possible igntion of the surrounding materials could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seats on the affected vehicles. If no damage is found, the driver seat wire harness will be covered with a protective convolute tubing, wrapped with electrical tape and the harness will be rerouted. If damage is found, the wire harness will be replaced.

Recall number 96V064000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints about seats problems.

1994 Ford F-1501995 Ford F-150

Questions about recall 96V064000

Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Ford F-150, Ford F-250 and others seats?

Yes. Recall 96V064000, reported on April 16, 1996, covers about 31,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V064000?

Dealers will inspect the seats on the affected vehicles. If no damage is found, the driver seat wire harness will be covered with a protective convolute tubing, wrapped with electrical tape and the harness will be rerouted. If damage is found, the wire harness will be replaced.

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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