Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator Problems of Ford Contour

Prndl indicator is broken, similar complaint to NHTSA # 98v233000, found Ford recall # 98s26, dealer and manufacturer will not cover vehicle under this recall campaign.

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Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) details: automatic shift lever may not indicate correct gear (p, d, r) lever hangs up when switching between p, d, r. Problem has been occurring for appx three years.

I hope you can help me. I have a complaint I'd like to register with you about the safety of a car made by Ford motor company. The VIN (vehicle identification number) is [xxx]. I am the owner of a 1996 Ford Contour lx and recently I became aware (on my own accord) that Ford motor company has the following two safety recalls on my vehicle 1. Recall 99s14 - head light switch and wire assembly 2. Recall 98s26 - automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel. Upon acquiring this information I contacted Ford motor company's local dealer kingston industrial garage in order to ascertain whether my vehicle qualifies for these recalls. I was subsequently advised by them that while my vehicle qualified for recall 99s14-head lamp switch and wire assembly, however it does qualify for recall 98s26 - automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel. This is occurring despite the fact that my vehicle meets one of the requirements as stated in a letter issued to dealers and customers by Ford motor company's mr. A. R. Kaduk-manager of vehicle service and programs dated October, 1998 which reads "certain 1995-1998 model year Contour vehicles equipped with automatic transmission built from September 1, 1994 through January 8, 1998 at the kansas city assembly plant, USA" and it is this statement that makes my vehicle eligible for this recall, and how can they justify honoring one safety recall and not another. As a consequence of their refusal to honor this safety recall I am presently forced to drive an extremely unsafe vehicle due to the fact that I am unable to determine the selection of gears as a result of the defective automatic shift indicator (prndl) bezel which if not addressed with dispatch will sooner or later result in severe damage to myself and others. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Constant problems with the vehicle. Alternator, fuel tank, gear shift indicator, computer sensor's (variable cam timing over retarded), automatic shift labored and fails, cooling fan motor, etc. This vehicle is in some form of repair shop on a regular basis. Have I driven a Ford lately? yes, and sorry I chose to do so.

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Console gear shift indicator failed, causing shifter to be stuck in gear.

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Shift lever damage, no longer able to tell what gear is shifted to, there is a recall but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.

Shift lever indicator is worn. Can no longer see what gear is being used. There is recall 98v233000, but this vehicle is not affected.

Automatic shift lever may not indicate correct gear (p, d, r) lever hangs up when switching between p, d, r. Problem has been occurring for appx three years.

When shifting gears the indicator does not move.

Automatic gear shift lever does not perform as stated in the manual, the thumb button does not need to be pressed to change gears, the gear moved from drive to neutral with just a brushing movement forward while driving. Mjs.

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Recall 98 v 233 000/shift level damage: reporting difficulty with shifting out of gear from park position and/or indicator not correctly indicatd actual gear position. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under that recall. Provide any further information on this matter.

Gear selector lever replaced. Nlm.

The gear shift indicator does not inidicate what gear the vehicle is in. The dealer/manufacturer I are aware of problem problem has not been corrected.

The gear shift indicator is broken, and does not indicate what gear the vehicle is in. The problem was reported to the dealership. Dealer stated that vehicle was not included in recall # 98v233000 due to VIN, and could not be serviced free of charge.

The consumer has received a recall letter for shift lever damage. Since the consumer received the letter, the parts have been unavailable. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.

The consumer received a recall letter for automatic transmission shift lever indicator, recall number 98s26. After a delay in obtaining parts, the recall repairs were performed, no problem since.

Consumer received mfr. Recall notice #98 s 26 / Ford: shift level damage which the gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.

Shift light indicator failed prior to notice, not able to be repaired due to lack of parts.

Transmission gears have deteriorated. Dealer is repairing vehicle.

Unable to have recall done due to lack of parts. (98v-233).

Consumer received recall notice #98v233000 for the shift lever, but the dealer doesn't have the parts to fix the vehicle.

Consumer received recall letter. Contacted the dealer, no parts available to remedy the problem. Recall number 98v233000. Please give any further details.