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89five0Gt · 08-11-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by EHardy1971

just remembered something,they had a factory recall on the 89's for the ignition switch,NOT the ignition lock (the part your key goes to),and when my coupe still had the 2.3,it started the same shit!,I had to literally stop on the road one night,pull the steering column collar off,wad up a handfull of napkins,put them in the collar under the connector and screw it back together,because the connector on the switch was loose,and not making a good connection!,call ford with your VIN,and see if the recall repair was ever done!

Eric, gonzo's car is a 87. was the recall for 87-89 or just 89 ??

EHardy1971 · 08-11-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 89five0Gt

Eric, gonzo's car is a 87. was the recall for 87-89 or just 89 ??

here we go.....

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Campaign Number: 96V071000 - FORD MUSTANG
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Manufacture Start Date: 1987AUG
Manufacture End Date: 1993JUL
Number Of Potentially Affected Cars: 7900000

Vehicle System: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH.
Problem Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT
Consequences: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
(960607)

04 Mach1 · 08-11-2007, 05:47 PM

Have you changed the fuel filter?

oo-gonzo · 08-11-2007, 09:42 PM

Tow truck hauled it off today. To the shop to get straightened out. Hope it doesn't cost a lot to fix. Anybody want to buy it? LOL

Italian LX · 08-11-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 89five0Gt

Eric, gonzo's car is a 87. was the recall for 87-89 or just 89 ??

My '88 was flagged for the recall. Also, I'm pretty sure John Bleakley did the recall on my '91 when I had it in for suspension work back in 1995.

EHardy1971 · 08-12-2007, 10:21 AM

Manufacture Start Date: 1987AUG
Manufacture End Date: 1993JUL

you can also go to ford's website,and type in your VIN to see if any recalls have been fixed

89five0Gt · 08-12-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EHardy1971

Manufacture Start Date: 1987AUG
Manufacture End Date: 1993JUL

you can also go to ford's website,and type in your VIN to see if any recalls have been fixed

I may need to check this out on mine. I doubt it has ever been fixed

waypastcrazy · 08-12-2007, 04:03 PM

I have had this problem on 3 different mustangs a 87 90 and 91 all 3 times it was the electrical part of ignition switch.

EHardy1971 · 08-12-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 89five0Gt

I may need to check this out on mine. I doubt it has ever been fixed

you might want to Geoffrey,I need to check and see if the convertible has been fixed too!

tayzoid1 · 08-13-2007, 09:11 PM

if your fuel pump is bad i have one at the house ill sell ill have to check w/ oreaily to see how much and ill cut it in half if its like 20 bucks then ill have to save it and put on my car

08-12-2007, 10:21 AM	#16
EHardy1971 Trunk Monkey Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Home Posts: 5,708	Manufacture Start Date: 1987AUG Manufacture End Date: 1993JUL you can also go to ford's website,and type in your VIN to see if any recalls have been fixed __________________ Eric 89 LX Coupe-Juiced 01 Lightning-Boost 06 TBSS Last edited by EHardy1971; 08-12-2007 at 10:24 AM.

08-12-2007, 04:03 PM	#18
waypastcrazy ADDICTED TO SMALL BLOCKS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lookout mt Posts: 1,757	start problems I have had this problem on 3 different mustangs a 87 90 and 91 all 3 times it was the electrical part of ignition switch.

08-11-2007, 05:47 PM	#13
04 Mach1 Bet I red light B4U Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ANNISTON, AL Posts: 975	Have you changed the fuel filter?

08-11-2007, 09:42 PM	#14
oo-gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gadsden, AL. Posts: 290	Tow truck hauled it off today. To the shop to get straightened out. Hope it doesn't cost a lot to fix. Anybody want to buy it? LOL

08-13-2007, 09:11 PM	#20
tayzoid1 5.slo stanger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: oxford alabama Posts: 735	if your fuel pump is bad i have one at the house ill sell ill have to check w/ oreaily to see how much and ill cut it in half if its like 20 bucks then ill have to save it and put on my car