office of defects investigations.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov

p.s. just bought my first bronco yesterday.
89 xlt -- i will have lots of questions.

 

Sorry it took me so long to get this info to you, the recall number is 95S28. There is no time limit to get this done. Normally it is 10 years but because of the severity of the recall I guess, you can go anytime and get it done. Hope this helps ya...

 

Thanks for the TSB...
I called Ford and they said it did not affect my '95.
They mentioned it was for 1988-1992 models.

I told him I was disconnecting the battery everynight on my replacement '95.
He recommended I get a "Battery Disconnect" from an autoparts store so I wouldn't need to open the hood everytime...

- Stranger

 

Has anybody ever used the "Battery Disconnect Switch?"

 

The more I look at online auction places for Broncos the more I see Burnt Broncos!

 

I finally got my 87 going again with a nice 351 re-build. I knew about the ignition switch problem. My 88 F-150 work truck had a problem I traced back to the switch, MELTED!!! Well sure enough, my Bronco's was melted too!!! This is serious, it is only a matter of time.
Just another thing I found on my 87 during re-build. The air-tube for the exhaust has a check valve for flow directly behind the engine. Well I always had a mysterious exhaust leak I could not find. Well apparently the check valve for the air system had rusted and was blowing hot exhaust gas on the wiring harness for the E.F.I. the wires were pretty badly melted. Just something to think about...
Al

 

Just in case anybody had any doubts still, this is what I found on the web cocerning the flaming fords...



<CENTER>FORD ANNOUNCES SAFETY RECALL </CENTER>

<DD>Detroit, April 25/PRNewswire/ - Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), in close cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada, has conducted an extensive investigation of ignition switches in Ford and Lincoln-Mercury cars and trucks. <DD>As a result of this investigation, Ford will notify approximately 8.7 million customers in the US and Canada of a safety recall involving certain 1988 - 1993 model year cars and trucks. <DD>In a very small number of vehicles, the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit, creating the potential for overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle. <DD>In the US the following vehicles are involved: <CENTER><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>1988 - 1990 Escort </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 EXP </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1992 and early build 1993 Mustang </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1992 and early build 1993 Tempo/Topaz </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1992 and early build 1993 Thunderbird/Cougar </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1989 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1989 Lincoln Town Car </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1991 Aerostar </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1991 Bronco/F-Series Light Trucks </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></CENTER>

<DD>In Canada, 611,000 vehicles are being added to a safety recall announced in November 1995. They are as follows: <CENTER><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>1988 Escort </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 EXP </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1992 and early build 1993 Mustang </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1992 and early build 1993 Tempo/Topaz </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988, 1989, 1992 and early build 1993 Thunderbird/Cougar </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 Lincoln Town Car </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 Aerostar </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988, 1989, and 1991 Bronco/F-Series Light Trucks </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></CENTER>

<DD>Those previously announced included: <CENTER><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>1989 - 1990 Escort </TD></TR><TR><TD>1989 - 1991 Mustang </TD></TR><TR><TD>1990 - 1991 Thunderbird/Cougar </TD></TR><TR><TD>1988 - 1989 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis </TD></TR><TR></TR></TBODY></TABLE></CENTER>

<DD>Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail to arrange with their dealers to have the switch replace, at no cost to owners. Should an owner wish to have the switch replaced in advance of being notified by mail, dealers have been provided instructions and can accommodate them. </DD>