Defect Description For Recall
An Unused Power Seat Harness Connector Is Positioned On The Rubber Floor Mat Under The Seat. If The Vehicle Is Operated In Cold Weather In Areas That Have Large Amounts Of Salt Used For Snow And Ice Control, A Puddle Of Saltwater Can Accumulate On The Rubber Floor Mats, Repeatedly Wetting The Connector. This Will Result In Corrosion Of The Connector, Causing A Current To Flow Between The Terminals Without Tripping The Circuit Breaker.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CROWN VICTORIA
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V193000
Component Description
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs, Current Flow Can Heat The Connector Andrelease Fumes Into The Passenger Compartment, And Can Result In A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Unused Connector And Install A Sealed Heat Shrink Cap Over The Affected Wires.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19910201
End Of Manufacture
19930201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16000
Date Owners Notified
19940218
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19931123