Overview of Recall 93S63
RECALL NUMBER 93S63Date: June, 1993
At Dealers By as Req'd. 0% of Parts Direct
Shipped to Dealers
At PDC by NOW
Date in Owner Letter
TO: All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall 93S63 - Certain 1991 Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer Cars Equipped with Manual Transmissions for Ignition Lock Cylinder Modifications
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 1991 Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer cars equipped with manual transmissions and produced from July 16, 1990 through May 17, 1991.
REASONS FOR RECALL
On some of these cars, the ignition lock cylinder may come out of the steering column housing. Should this occur while the car is being driven, the steering column could lock up, preventing steering control. The lock cylinder is most likely to detach from the steering column housing as the ignition key is being removed.
To correct this condition, the ignition lock cylinder must be inspected and modified or replaced.
RENTAL CARS/TOWING
If the car requires a new ignition lock, then Ford Motor Company will pay for rental cars until new parts arrive and repairs are completed, except for fuel which will be at owner's expense. Dealers must stay within the ESP guideline of $25.00 a day. (Refer to Attachment I).
In the rare occasions when the customer informs the dealer that the ignition lock cylinder came out of the steering column, the dealer should tow the car in. Ford Motor Company will pay the cost of towing.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I
- Administrative Information
Attachment II
- Labor Allowances
- Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III
- Technical Information