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Fire risk Published 30 Jan 1997 Ref JP-1206270

Ford: Starter

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — fire risk. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
30 Jan 1997
Units affected
981
Reference
JP-1206270

Affected vehicles

Ford Thunderbird 1989–1993

Hazard

Due to improper design of the ignition switch, internal wear generates metal particles that accumulate inside the switch, potentially causing short circuits and fire.
Show original (日本語)
イグニッションスイッチ(原動機の点火スイッチ)の構造が不適切なため、当該スイッ チの内部が摩耗して金属粉が溜まって短絡し、火災に至るおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the ignition switch with a corrective part on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、イグニッションスイッチを対策品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice