1996-2000 Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar and others recall: foundation components

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 9, 2000. It covers about 436,200 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 436,200
reported: Mar 9, 2000
owners notified: Oct 11, 2000
related complaints: 390

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 00V075000

Affected vehicles

Ford Contour 1996-2000 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Mercury Cougar 1999-2000 1999 2000
Mercury Mystique 1996-2000 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 390 complaints about brakes problems.

1997 Ford Contour 1998 Ford Contour 1999 Ford Contour 2000 Ford Contour 1999 Mercury Cougar 2000 Mercury Cougar 1997 Mercury Mystique 1998 Mercury Mystique 1999 Mercury Mystique 2000 Mercury Mystique

Questions about recall 00V075000

Is there a recall on the 1996-2000 Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar and others foundation components?

Yes. Recall 00V075000, reported on March 9, 2000, covers about 436,200 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V075000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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