Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 FORD CONTOUR Recall - Campaign #98V233000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 FORD CONTOUR RECALL - #98V233000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : LEVER AND LINKAGE : FLOOR SHIFT

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.

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Vehicle 1998 FORD CONTOUR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 7/18/1994 - 1/12/1998
Recalled on 9/25/1998
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 11/20/1998
# Affected 175,000
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
 
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.
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.
Notes 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 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 FORD CONTOUR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS

1998 FORD CONTOUR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH

1998 FORD CONTOUR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1998 FORD CONTOUR Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

1998 FORD CONTOUR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

1998 FORD CONTOUR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY

1998 FORD CONTOUR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1998 FORD CONTOUR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
Technical Service Bulletins Apr 28, 2005 - 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Apr 08, 2005 - 012000 STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN SHIPPED WITHOUT CRUSH PAD - REUSE ORIGINAL CRUSH PAD IF NOT DAMAGED. *TT

Apr 07, 2005 - 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT

Apr 07, 2005 - 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

Jan 06, 2005 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *TT

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