NHTSA Recall 97V097000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V097000; Date: Jun. 9, 1997
The catalytic converter temperature may be hot enough to ignite the transmission fluid and cause a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Ford Taurus; 1997 Ford Windstar; 1998 Ford Windstar; 1997 Mercury Sable
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 100,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with ax4s automatic transaxles. The low/intermediate servo cover can separate from the transaxle while the vehicle is being driven. If this occurs, transmission fluid will leak contacting the catalytic converter.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace these servo covers.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began June 30, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 1997
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