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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
05:49 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
97V225000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FORD / CONTOUR
1995-1996
MERCURY / MYSTIQUE
1995-1996
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
DEC 03, 1997
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
97V225000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number of Units Affected:
38000
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION. THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LEADING TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 13, 1998. 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.
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