Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CONTOUR
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
01I009000
Component Description
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element
Effect Of Defect
This Could Create The Potential For A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19940801
End Of Manufacture
19970207
Type Of Vehicle Recall
I
Number Affected
566979
Date Owners Notified
20010829
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20010709
Make Campaign Number
01M07