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Recall 99V-060

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford Contour and 1 other model: Electrical system (ignition, switch).

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-060
Reported
March 17, 1999
Vehicles affected
4,569 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with automatic transmissions which utilize a park/lock solenoid. It is possible to rotate the ignition key to the lock position and remove the key without the shift lever and transmission being in park. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."

The risk

This could result in a crash and possible personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that have units with ignition keys removable in gear positions other than park, will have the steering column replaced.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began march 26, 1999. 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