1988 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V071000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 25, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected |
TOPAZ |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
7900000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7900000
Model Affected
1988 MERCURY TOPAZ
1988 Mercury Topaz Defect Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7900000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1988 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V024000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 01, 1988 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
TOPAZ |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
91000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 01, 1988
Vehicle Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
91000
Model Affected
1988 MERCURY TOPAZ
1988 Mercury Topaz Defect Summary:
TWO ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT.
Defect Consequence:
IF BOTH SCREWS COME OUT, SENSORS COULD DISENGAGE FROMTHE THROTTLE SHAFT, PREVENTING RETURN OF THE THROTTLE FROM MID POSITION.
Remedy:
REPLACE ATTACHMENT SCREWS WITH SCREWS WITH PRE APPLIED ADHESIVE THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO A HIGHER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
91000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY