1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE RECALL - #97V225000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
4/18/1994 - 8/15/1996 |
| Recalled on |
12/18/1997 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/13/1998 |
| # Affected |
38,000 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 13, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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