FORDEXP
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1988 FORD EXP recalls

There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · 1
Campaign 96V071000

Electrical System › Ignition

Jan 4, 1998
Summary

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

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