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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 09:33 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 01I009000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / CONTOUR     1995-1997      MERCURY / MYSTIQUE     1995-1997 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 09, 2001 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01I009000 EA01001 NHTSA Action Number: EA01001 Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING Potential Number of Units Affected: 566979 Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1997 FORD CONTOUR AND MERCURY MYSTIQUE VEHICLES. THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR COULD OVERHEAT CAUSING THE ATTACHED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO MELT. Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. Remedy: FORD WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FOR 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OF THE VEHICLE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. Notes: FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT AN EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR POTENTIAL HEATHER BLOWER RESISTOR PROBLEMS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM. Check to Request Research. Submit below.