1995-1998 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique recall: floor shift

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 18, 1998. It covers about 175,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 175,000
reported: Sep 18, 1998
owners notified: Nov 20, 1998
related complaints: 488

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The floor shift automatic transmission control can be damaged if subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
Risk: This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.

Recall number 98V233000

Affected vehicles

Ford Contour 1995-1998 1995 1996 1997 1998
Mercury Mystique 1995-1998 1995 1996 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 488 complaints about transmission problems.

1995 Ford Contour 1996 Ford Contour 1997 Ford Contour 1998 Ford Contour 1995 Mercury Mystique 1996 Mercury Mystique 1997 Mercury Mystique 1998 Mercury Mystique

Questions about recall 98V233000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1998 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique floor shift?

Yes. Recall 98V233000, reported on September 18, 1998, covers about 175,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V233000?

Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.

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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