Defect Description For Recall
Ford Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2004-2006 F-150 Pick Up Trucks As Well As Certain Model Year 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt Vehicles. If The Clockspring Jumper Wire Comes In Contact With The Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Lower Horn Plate, The Wire Insulation May Become Chafed, Creating A Potential For A Short Circuit. If This Occurs The Air Bag Warning Lamp May Illuminate Indicating That Service Is Required.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
MARK LT
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
11V107000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
The Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Could Inadvertently Deploy Increasing The Risk Of Injury Or Loss Of Vehicle Control If Occurring While In Motion.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners And Instruct Them To Take Their Vehicles To A Ford Or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer To Have A New Clockspring Jumper Wire Installed That Incorporates A ProteCTIve Mesh Cover. Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. This Safety Recall Began On Some Vehicles In March 2011. The Recall Campaign On The Expanded Population Is Expected To Begin On Or About May 9, 2011. Owners May Contact The Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center At 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20041101
End Of Manufacture
20060124
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1325000
Date Owners Notified
20110323
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20110223
Make Campaign Number
11S18