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Recall 96V-071

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1990 to 1991 Ford Aerostar and 10 other models: Electrical system (ignition).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-071
Reported
April 25, 1996
Vehicles affected
7,900,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

The risk

This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Notes from the manufacturer

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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles