Overview of Recall 95S28

November 29, 1995

To: All Ford Dealers
Applies to CA and Federal Vehicles

Attention:
Dealer Principal
Service Manager
Parts Manager

Subject:
Safety Recall 95S28 - Ignition Switch Replacement

^ All 1989-1990 Model Year Escort

^ All 88 EXP

^ All 1988-1993 Model Year Mustang
Build date thru Sept. 30, 1992

^ All 1988-1993 Model Year Thunderbird and Cougar
Build date thru Sept. 30, 1992

^ All 1988-1993 Model Year Tempo and Topaz
Build date thru Sept. 30, 1992

^ All 1988-1989 Model Year Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis

^ All 1988-1989 Model Year Lincoln Town Car

^ All 1988-1991 Model Year Aerostar

^ All 1988-1991 Model Year Bronco and F-Series Light Trucks

In OASIS: Yes

Listings: Yes

Parts Return: No

Recall Time Limitation: None

^ Please read and circulate these instructions to your Service and Parts personnel.

^ Dealership personnel should become familiar with this recall and be able to respond to owner inquiries.

^ Please ensure servicing technicians understand and comply with the technical instructions for this recall.

Affected Vehicles

There are approximately 248,000 vehicles affected by this action.

Reason For Recall

On some of the affected vehicles, a short circuit could develop in the ignition switch that could lead to overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle. The condition may occur while the vehicle is in use or unattended.

Service Action

To correct this potential condition, the ignition switch will be replaced with a revised design switch. The wiring in the upper steering column area will also be inspected for the installation of any aftermarket electrical accessories. If an improper installation is noted, you are to advise the customer of the need to have the condition corrected. These correction costs are not part of this recall.

Refunds

Only for owner/dealer-paid ignition switch replacements and made before receipt of the owner letter or after receipt of the owner letter if an emergency replacement was made away from the selling dealer.


NOTE:
Refund requests concerned in any manner with fire-related damage are to be forwarded on a goodwill facsimile request form, for review, to the Customer Assistance Centre at 1-800-387-7988. Retain original supporting documentation in your records.





Company Contacts:

For dealer use only.

Attachments

Attachment I
^ Administrative Information

Attachment II
^ Labor Allowances
^ Parts Ordering Information

Attachment III
^ Technical Instructions