Recall 97V-225
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1995 to 1996 Ford Contour and 1 other model: Vehicle speed control (cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-225
- Reported
- December 8, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 38,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.
The fix
Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Contour 1995 to 1996
- Mercury Mystique 1995 to 1996