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1989 Lincoln TOWN CAR Electrical System Ignition Recall


NHTSA Recall #	31498
NHTSA Compaign #	96V071000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	LINCOLN
Brand	LINCOLN
Model	TOWN CAR
Model Year	1989
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of notification	07/06/96
Begin date of manufacuring	01/08/87
End date of manufacturing	30/09/92
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	25/04/96
Report created	01/05/96
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	7900000
Defect summary	The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence summary	This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall 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.

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1989 Lincoln TOWN CAR Electrical System Ignition Recall

1989 Lincoln TOWN CAR Electrical System Ignition Recall

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