Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Not Equipped With The Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs). A Pressure Conscious Reducing Valve (Pcrv) In The Rear Brakes May Be Subject To Corrosion And Result In MalfunCTIon, When Operated In Areas That Use Salt Compounds On The Roadway For De-Icing Or Dust Control.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CONTOUR
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
00V075000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Effect Of Defect
If Both Pcrv’S MalfunCTIon, Vehicle Handling Could Be Adversely Affected During Braking As A Result Of The Rear Wheels Locking, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Improved Pcrv’S In The Rear Brake System. This Recall Was Expanded In September 2000 To Include 1999 And 2000 Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique And Cougar Vehicles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19960401
End Of Manufacture
19980824
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
436200
Date Owners Notified
20001011
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20000309
Make Campaign Number
00S03