Fire risk
Japan
Published 30 Jan 1997
Ref JP-1206280
Ford: Starter
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 30 Jan 1997
- Units affected
- 803
- Reference
- JP-1206280
Affected vehicles
Ford Thunderbird 2-Door Hardtop 1987–1991
Ford Tempo 4-Door Sedan 1987–1991
Ford Mercury Grand Marquis 4-Door Sedan 1987–1991
Ford Mustang 2-Door Sedan 1987–1991
Ford Mustang 2-Door Sedan Convertible 1987–1991
Ford Lincoln Town Car 4-Door Sedan 1987–1991
Hazard
Due to improper construction of the ignition switch (engine ignition switch), internal wear accumulates metal particles that can short-circuit, potentially leading to 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 corrected 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。