Recall 98V-233
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1995 to 1998 Ford Contour and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-233
- Reported
- September 18, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 175,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The floor shift automatic transmission control can be damaged if subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
The risk
This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
The fix
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 20, 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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Contour 1995 to 1998
- Mercury Mystique 1995 to 1998