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2000 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique recall: labels

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 29, 1999. It covers about 1,381 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,381
reported
Dec 29, 1999
owners notified
Jan 10, 2000

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An incorrect label was installed on the driver side rear door. This label contains instructions for the activation of the childproof safety locks.
Risk
The operator of the vehicle may believe the childproof safety lock was activated when it was not, potentially allowing the door to be opened from the inside.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.

Recall number 99V361000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V361000

Is there a recall on the 2000 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique labels?

Yes. Recall 99V361000, reported on December 29, 1999, covers about 1,381 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V361000?

Owners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.

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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