NHTSA recall campaign
85V172000
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1985-12-26Affected4,500 vehicles
What was wrong
Risk
IF THE CAR IS LEFT UNATTENDED WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NOT IN LOCK POSITION, THE CAR CAN BE EASILY STOLEN. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT STOLEN CARS ARE FREQUENTLY INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS.
Manufacturer remedy
IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →