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Ford Ignition

A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT DATES BACK TO THE EARLY 1980S

Nearly two decades ago, Ford engineers began raising concerns about overheating problems with a sophisticated ignition system known as T.F.I., for "thick film ignition." T.F.I. refers to a "delicate electronic, computer-driven technology," according to a California judge who presided over a case involving a 1990 Mercury Sable that stalled, hit a center divider, and rolled over. The tragic accident caused three fatalities and left a fourth passenger a quadriplegic. Ford did not publicly acknowledge that T.F.I. was potentially dangerous until it issued a recall notice of 8.7 million vehicles in early 1996. The recall covered Ford and Lincoln-Mercury cars and trucks built between 1988 and early 1993.

CARS AFFECTED BY THE ORIGINAL RECALL

The recall affected 1988-90 Escorts; 1988-92 and some early 1993 Mustangs, Ford Thunderbirds and Mercury Cougars, and Ford Tempos and Mercury Topazes; 1988-89 Ford Crown Victorias and Mercury Grand Marquis; 1988-89 Lincoln Town Cars, 1988-91 Aerostar minivans; 1988-91 Bronco sport-utility vehicles and F-series pickups; and 1988 EXPs. This list may not be comprehensive. If you own or lease a Ford car or truck that is not listed above, and are experiencing problems with the ignition system either overheating or stalling, it could cause an accident. Get it replaced or repaired immediately.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident that you think may have been caused by a car with an ignition system that has malfunctioned, please fill out the form here and return it to Jacoby & Meyers.
For more information about cars that have been recalled because of this problem, contact the National Highway Safety Administration, or the Safety Alerts web site.