FORD CONTOUR 1999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V060000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | CONTOUR | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-03-26 | 1999-03-17 | 1999-03-25 |
Production Dates: 1999-01-04 - 1999-01-14
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S06
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4569
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114
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."
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 1999. 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'.
