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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:54 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99V060000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / CONTOUR     1999      MERCURY / MYSTIQUE     1999 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAR 12, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V060000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 4569 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH UTILIZE A PARK/LOCK SOLENOID. IT IS POSSIBLE TO ROTATE THE IGNITION KEY TO THE LOCK POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION BEING IN PARK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT HAVE UNITS WITH IGNITION KEYS REMOVABLE IN GEAR POSITIONS OTHER THAN PARK, WILL HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 1999. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.