1999 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique recall: switch
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 17, 1999. It covers about 4,569 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,569
- reported
- Mar 17, 1999
- owners notified
- Mar 26, 1999
- related complaints
- 79
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with automatic transmissions which utilize a park/lock solenoid. It is possible to rotate the ignition key to the lock position and remove the key without the shift lever and transmission being in park. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
- Risk
- This could result in a crash and possible personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that have units with ignition keys removable in gear positions other than park, will have the steering column replaced.
Recall number 99V060000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Contour 1999 1999
- Mercury Mystique 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 79 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 99V060000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique switch?
Yes. Recall 99V060000, reported on March 17, 1999, covers about 4,569 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V060000?
Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that have units with ignition keys removable in gear positions other than park, will have the steering column replaced.
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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