Ford · Canada · Crit
Ford Aerostar, Thunderbird +8 more: Electrical
Affects Ford Aerostar, Thunderbird, Mustang, Tempo, Escort, Exp, Crown Victoria, F Series, Bronco II, Bronco · 1988–1993 — about 834K vehicles.
The hazard
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED. CORRECTION: IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN SWITCH.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational