MERCURY MYSTIQUE 1996: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V225000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | MYSTIQUE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-01-13 | 1997-12-08 | 1997-12-18 |
Production Dates: 1994-04-18 - 1996-08-15
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.
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.
