MERCURY COUGAR 1988: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | COUGAR | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-06-07 | 1996-04-25 | 1996-05-01 |
Production Dates: 1987-08-01 - 1992-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7900000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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.
