FORD TAURUS 1997: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V097000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TAURUS | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-06-30 | 1997-06-09 | 1997-06-17 |
Production Dates: 1996-11-24 - 1997-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 97S75
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IF THIS OCCURS, TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL LEAK CONTACTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TEMPERATURE MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THESE SERVO COVERS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 1997.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.
