Anti-theft: control moduleRecall 93V-057 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 93V-057 covers 91,000 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a anti-theft: control module problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
The risk
THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
IF ONE OR BOTH OF THE ROLL PINS ARE MISSING OR NOT FULLY INSERTED, THE IGNITION LOCK HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE DOOR-LOCKS AND THE LIFTGATE OR DECK-LID LOCKS SO THAT KEY COMPATIBILITY IS MAINTAINED. IF BOTH PINS ARE PRESENT AND FULLY INSERTED, A PLASTIC SNAP-ON SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED AS A PRECAUTION TO PREVENT THE ROLL PINS FROM COMING OUT.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1990 to May 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- INADVERT. STEERING LOCKUPNHTSA