This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.

Electrical System — Ignition — Switch

Date Announced

FEB 09, 1999

Vehicles Affected

762,201

Ford Recall #

99S02

NHTSA Campaign #

99V029000

Summary

Vehicle description: Mini vans. These vehicles were produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit. The potential for contact between the B2 (battery), A2 (accessory), and P1 (proof) circuits can occur, creating a short circuit, allowing current to flow through the ground wire.

Actions

Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all A2 accessories through the relay.

Documents (4)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)