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Search Results   Report Date : November 20, 2009 at 11:23 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 96V071000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / AEROSTAR     1988-1991      FORD / BRONCO     1988-1991      FORD / CROWN VICTORIA     1988-1989      FORD / ESCORT     1988-1990      FORD / EXP     1988      FORD / F150     1988-1991      FORD / F250     1988-1991      FORD / F350     1988-1991      FORD / MUSTANG     1988-1993      FORD / TEMPO     1988-1993      FORD / THUNDERBIRD     1988-1993      LINCOLN / TOWN CAR     1988-1989      MERCURY / COUGAR     1988-1993      MERCURY / GRAND MARQUIS     1988-1989      MERCURY / TOPAZ     1988-1993 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: APR 25, 1996 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V071000 EA95002 NHTSA Action Number: EA95002 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000 Summary: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.