NHTSA Recall 97V225000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V225000; Date: Dec. 8, 1997
This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ford Contour; 1996 Ford Contour; 1995 Mercury Mystique; 1996 Mercury Mystique
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 38,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the traction control option. The throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin January 13, 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 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 13, 1998
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