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1995-1996 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique recall: cables

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 8, 1997. It covers about 38,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
38,000
reported
Dec 8, 1997
owners notified
Jan 13, 1998
related complaints
102

Vehicle speed control: cables

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the traction control option. The throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable.
Risk
This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.

Recall number 97V225000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 102 complaints about acceleration problems.

1995 Ford Contour1996 Ford Contour1995 Mercury Mystique1996 Mercury Mystique

Questions about recall 97V225000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique cables?

Yes. Recall 97V225000, reported on December 8, 1997, covers about 38,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V225000?

Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.

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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