FORD PROBE 1997: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V206002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | PROBE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-11-23 | 1998-11-03 | 1998-11-06 |
Production Dates: 1996-12-11 - 1997-06-10
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NT 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 '-1888-327-4236'.
