1990-1993 Ford Aerostar, Ford Bronco and others recall: ignition
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 25, 1996. It covers about 7,900,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 7,900,000
- reported
- Apr 25, 1996
- owners notified
- Jun 7, 1996
- related complaints
- 811
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V071000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Aerostar 1990-1991 19901991
- Ford Bronco 1990-1991 19901991
- Ford Escort 1990 1990
- Ford F-150 1990-1991 19901991
- Ford F-250 1990-1991 19901991
- Ford F-350 1990-1991 19901991
- Ford Mustang 1990-1993 1990199119921993
- Ford Tempo 1990-1993 1990199119921993
- Ford Thunderbird 1990-1993 1990199119921993
- Mercury Cougar 1990-1993 1990199119921993
- Mercury Topaz 1990-1993 1990199119921993
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 811 complaints about electrical problems.
1990 Ford Aerostar1991 Ford Aerostar1990 Ford Bronco1991 Ford Bronco1990 Ford Escort1990 Ford F-1501991 Ford F-1501990 Ford F-2501991 Ford F-2501990 Ford F-3501991 Ford F-3501990 Ford Mustang
Questions about recall 96V071000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1993 Ford Aerostar, Ford Bronco and others ignition?
Yes. Recall 96V071000, reported on April 25, 1996, covers about 7,900,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V071000?
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
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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