1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE RECALL - #98V233000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : LEVER AND LINKAGE : FLOOR SHIFT
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/18/1994 - 1/12/1998 |
| Recalled on |
9/25/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/20/1998 |
| # Affected |
175,000 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Apr 28, 2005 - 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Apr 15, 2005 - 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Apr 08, 2005 - 012000 STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN SHIPPED WITHOUT CRUSH PAD - REUSE ORIGINAL CRUSH PAD IF NOT DAMAGED. *TT
Apr 07, 2005 - 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT
Apr 07, 2005 - 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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Comments
6/4/2012 - Nancy
Yes unfortunately I do drive a 98 mercury mystique great car,minus electrical shorts,all my lights flicker,done replaced altenator 2 times and battery once and brakes work for everything,but sudden stops ABS lights on all the time,along with check engine dealer has no clue what's wrong.Its very dependable despite its problems and I love my car.