1996 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique recall: filler pipe and cap
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 13, 1999. It covers about 22,324 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 22,324
- reported
- Sep 13, 1999
- owners notified
- Oct 11, 1999
- related complaints
- 44
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel filler pipe vent hose may have less than the intended level of ozone resistance, which could result in the hose becoming brittle and cracking.
- Risk
- A cracked hose could result in fuel leakage when the vehicle is being fueled.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fuel filler vent hose contacting the appropriate blend of pvc and nitrile rubber.
Recall number 99V247000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Contour 1996 1996
- Mercury Mystique 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 44 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 99V247000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 99V247000, reported on September 13, 1999, covers about 22,324 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V247000?
Dealers will install a fuel filler vent hose contacting the appropriate blend of pvc and nitrile rubber.
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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