1989 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls

2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria.

NHTSA Recall 96V071000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Recall date: 1996-04-25

Defect Summary

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety Risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

NHTSA Recall 90V151000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Recall date: 1990-08-21

Defect Summary

GLASS ELEMENT THAT SEPARATES ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY FROM PRESSURIZED FUEL MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE AN OPENING THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FUEL TO ENTER BODY OF SENSOR.

Safety Risk

UNDER THESE CONDITIONS OF SEAL DETERIORATION, THE HOUSINGCOVER WOULD NOT CONTAIN FUEL, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF ASOURCE OF IGNITION, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW OPTICAL SENSORS.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.