Make : MERCURY | Model : GRAND MARQUIS | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19920205 - 19921130 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V124000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990520 | Date Received by ODI: 19990519 | Date Added to Database: 19990520 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 262695 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN. |
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Consequence:
A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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