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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:28 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 98V206002 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / PROBE     1997 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: OCT 27, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V206002 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 5700 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT. Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NT 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.