Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #86V108000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V108000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 20,000 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The ignition lock cylinder may hang up and not fully return to the "on" position from the "start" position after starting the engine. if this occurs, the engine will remain running, but the battery current to the brake system supply motor will be interrupted. consequence of defect: with power to most accessories and the brake system supply motor interrupted, the power assist to the front brake will be lost and after about 10 to 15 normal brake stops, loss of rear brake function will result, causing increased stopping distance. however, the instrument brake warning light will illuminate prior to reduced braking capability and if warning is not heeded, an accident may occur.

Corrective Action

Replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V108000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1986-08-08T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical system:ignition
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 20,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The ignition lock cylinder may hang up and not fully return to the "on" position from the "start" position after starting the engine. if this occurs, the engine will remain running, but the battery current to the brake system supply motor will be interrupted. consequence of defect: with power to most accessories and the brake system supply motor interrupted, the power assist to the front brake will be lost and after about 10 to 15 normal brake stops, loss of rear brake function will result, causing increased stopping distance. however, the instrument brake warning light will illuminate prior to reduced braking capability and if warning is not heeded, an accident may occur.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Replace ignition lock cylinders with revised design cylinders.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9779~pta4-ndxi
NHTSA ID: 86V108000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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