Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift

NHTSA recall 98V233000 · announced September 18, 1998 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 175,000 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Ford Contour
• 1996 Ford Contour
• 1997 Ford Contour
• 1998 Ford Contour
• 1995 Mercury Mystique
• 1996 Mercury Mystique
• 1997 Mercury Mystique
• 1998 Mercury Mystique

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