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1992-1993 Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and others recall: electrical system

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 19, 1999. It covers about 262,695 vehicles.

vehicles affected
262,695
reported
May 19, 1999
owners notified
May 20, 1999
related complaints
250

Electrical system

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. Also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.
Risk
A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.

Recall number 99V124000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 250 complaints about electrical problems.

1992 Ford Crown Victoria1993 Ford Crown Victoria1992 Lincoln Town Car1993 Lincoln Town Car1992 Mercury Grand Marquis1993 Mercury Grand Marquis

Questions about recall 99V124000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1993 Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and others electrical system?

Yes. Recall 99V124000, reported on May 19, 1999, covers about 262,695 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V124000?

Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.

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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