FORD ESCORT 1991: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V057000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCORT | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-06-25 | 1993-04-15 | 1993-04-28 |
Production Dates: 1990-07-01 - 1991-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
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.
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.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
