NHTSA Recall 01I009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01I009000; Date: Jul. 9, 2001
This could create the potential for a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ford Contour; 1996 Ford Contour; 1997 Ford Contour; 1995 Mercury Mystique; 1996 Mercury Mystique; 1997 Mercury Mystique
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:controls/wiring
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 566,979
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 2001
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