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1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall - Campaign #99V243000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE RECALL - #99V243000

RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WIRING PIGTAIL INSULATION CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK OVER TIME DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE PIGTAIL PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES RELATED TO THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING PIGTAIL NEAR THE RADIATOR. THIS CAN RESULT IN ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACKING OF THE INSULATION.

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Vehicle 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 1/2/1997 - 8/24/1998
Recalled on 9/23/1999
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/27/1999
# Affected 280,481
Recalled for AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WIRING PIGTAIL INSULATION CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK OVER TIME DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE PIGTAIL PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES RELATED TO THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING PIGTAIL NEAR THE RADIATOR. THIS CAN RESULT IN ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACKING OF THE INSULATION.
Consequences IN SOME CASES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM DISABLED.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL AIR BAG SENSORS WITH REVISED WIRING INSULATION. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WHICH HAVE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WILL HAVE A NEW AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR INSTALLED.
Notes FORD RECALL NO. 99S23. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 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 1-800-392-3673.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 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE 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 15, 2005 - 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 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

View all Technical Service Bulletins



Comments

6/4/2012 - Nancy
Yes unfortunately I do drive a 98 mercury mystique great car,minus electrical shorts,all my lights flicker,done replaced altenator 2 times and battery once and brakes work for everything,but sudden stops ABS lights on all the time,along with check engine dealer has no clue what's wrong.Its very dependable despite its problems and I love my car.

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