1986 Ford Taurus Recall NHTSA 85V172000

Release Date:

December 26, 1985

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

85V172000

Manufacturer:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Component(s):

• STEERING
  • COLUMN LOCKING
    • ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Remedy

IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.

Notes

SYSTEM: LOCK, IGNITION SYSTEM, FMVSS 114. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR. DESCRIPTION DEFECT: THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH IN POSITIONS OTHER THAN THE LOCK POSITIONS. FMVSS 114 REQUIRES THAT WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT EITHER THE STEERING OR TRANSMISSION BE LOCKED. REMOVAL OF THE KEY WHEN NOT IN THE LOCK POSITION LEAVES THE STEERING AND TRANSMISSION IN THE NORMAL OPERATING MODE.

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