Date: 06.11.2000
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: 1995 passenger vehicles equipped with the 2.0l and 2.5l engines, and 1996 vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque and higher than normal motor current and accompanying high motor temperatures.
Consequencs:
Overheating of the cooling fan motor due to excessive current can result in smoke and odors from bearing grease, insulation and other internal motor components. if electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment components.
Notes:
Dealers will install a positive temperature coefficient device in-line with each fan motor. ford will also extend the warranty on the engine cooling fan assembly to a total of 8 years of service or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2001.
Date: 06.11.2000
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: 1995 passenger vehicles equipped with the 2.0l and 2.5l engines, and 1996 vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque and higher than normal motor current and accompanying high motor temperatures.
Consequencs:
Overheating of the cooling fan motor due to excessive current can result in smoke and odors from bearing grease, insulation and other internal motor components. if electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment components.
Notes:
Dealers will install a positive temperature coefficient device in-line with each fan motor. ford will also extend the warranty on the engine cooling fan assembly to a total of 8 years of service or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2001.
Date: 04.12.1995
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Anchorage
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Cracks have been found in the front safety belt outboard anchor tabs due to a combination of hydrogen embrittlement of the tab and stress introduced during attachment of the anchor tab to the seat frame. this does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequencs:
Consequence of non-compliance: a fracture or separation in this area would reduce the load that the anchor and the front safety belt anchorages could sustain, increasing the risk of injury in a vehicle collisoin.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect and install an anchor tab reinforcement or replacement of the complete front seat belt assembly if an anchor tab is found to have fractured.
Date: 05.12.1995
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly > Filler Pipe And Cap
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement, constructed from two separately molded pieces, can leak at the weld.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank assemblies with units containing one-piece molded reinforcements.
Date: 08.12.1997
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Cables
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.
Date: 08.12.1997
Component: Vehicle Speed Control > Cables
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.
Date: 09.07.2001
Component: Visibility > Defroster/defogger System > Windshield > Controls/wiring
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1997 ford contour and mercury mystique vehicles. the heater blower resistor could overheat causing the attached electrical connector to melt.
Consequencs:
This could create the potential for a fire.
Notes:
Ford will provide additional warranty coverage for the heater blower switch for 10 years from original date of sale of the vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness free of charge.
Date: 09.07.2001
Component: Visibility > Defroster/defogger System > Windshield > Controls/wiring
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1997 ford contour and mercury mystique vehicles. the heater blower resistor could overheat causing the attached electrical connector to melt.
Consequencs:
This could create the potential for a fire.
Notes:
Ford will provide additional warranty coverage for the heater blower switch for 10 years from original date of sale of the vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness free of charge.
Date: 09.07.2001
Component: Visibility > Defroster/defogger System > Windshield > Controls/wiring
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1997 ford contour and mercury mystique vehicles. the heater blower resistor could overheat causing the attached electrical connector to melt.
Consequencs:
This could create the potential for a fire.
Notes:
Ford will provide additional warranty coverage for the heater blower switch for 10 years from original date of sale of the vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness free of charge.
Date: 18.09.1998
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Lever And Linkage > Floor Shift
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.
Date: 18.09.1998
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Lever And Linkage > Floor Shift
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.
Date: 18.09.1998
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Lever And Linkage > Floor Shift
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.
Date: 18.09.1998
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Lever And Linkage > Floor Shift
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.
Date: 24.02.1995
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator.
Consequencs:
The passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. if the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries.
Notes:
Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.
Date: 05.05.1999
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
Consequencs:
The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
Notes:
Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
Date: 05.05.1999
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
Consequencs:
The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
Notes:
Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
Date: 05.05.1999
Component: Exterior Lighting > Headlights > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
Consequencs:
The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
Notes:
Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
