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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:11 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 93V057000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / ESCORT     1991      MERCURY / TRACER     1991 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: APR 06, 1993 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 93V057000 EA93007 NHTSA Action Number: EA93007 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER Potential Number of Units Affected: 91000 Summary: THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION. Consequence: 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. Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. Check to Request Research. Submit below.