Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Contamination Of The Filter In The Fuel Delivery Module (Fdm) Can Reduce, And Eventually Block, The Flow Of Fuel To The Engine.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
COUGAR
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
04V421000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
This May Cause Engine Hesitation, Loss Of Power, Surging, And Other Similar Symptoms. Over Time, The Filter May Become Sufficiently Blocked To Cause The Engine To Stall, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
This Action Is Deemed A Safety Improvement Campaign And Is Not Being Conducted Under The Safety Act. All Owners Will Be Notified Of The Problem, And Dealers Will Replace The Fdm With A New Design At No Charge If The Owner Reports That The Vehicle Exhibits Any Of The Identified Symptoms. The Free Replacement Will Be Available For A Period Of 10 Years Following The Original Purchase Of The Vehicle, With No Mileage Limit. The Campaign Began On April 16, 2004. Owners Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19990525
End Of Manufacture
20011130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
88600
Date Owners Notified
20040416
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20040830
Make Campaign Number
04N02