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Safety recall · 92V103000

Exterior lighting: switch Ford, Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on July 13, 1992. It covers about 43,000 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
92V103000
Reported
Jul 13, 1992
Vehicles
43,000
Area
Lights

The problem

The stop lamp switches could intermittently malfunction resulting in the stop lamps not illuminating when the brakes are applied.

The risk

This could result in following motorists not beingsignaled that the vehicle is braking, and could result in a collision.

The fix

REPLACE THE FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCHES.

Contacts

System: stop lamps.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V103000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1992 Ford Escort03C
1992 Mercury Tracer242C

Questions

Is the 92V103000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V103000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V103000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 13, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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