Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element

NHTSA recall 01I009000 · announced July 9, 2001 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 566,979 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

What to do

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 AT1-866-436-7332, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Ford Contour
• 1996 Ford Contour
• 1997 Ford Contour
• 1995 Mercury Mystique
• 1996 Mercury Mystique
• 1997 Mercury Mystique

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.