NHTSA Recall 98V288000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V288000; Date: Nov. 9, 1998
Transmission fluid leakage onto the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford Taurus; 1999 Mercury Sable
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,800
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equpped with the "California" emissions package. An incorrect transmission oil cooler line was installed. The line contacts the anti-lock braking system module support bracket and over time, can wear and develop a leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install the appropriate transmission oil cooler line.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 25, 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 25, 1998
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