Recalls for your 1999 Ford Contour

Recalls for 1999 Ford Contour

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Ford Mondeo

1993 Ford Mondeo 16V
The Ford Mondeo is a large family car manufactured by Ford since 1993. The first Ford model declared as a "world car" ,the Mondeo was intended to consolidate several Ford model lines worldwide (the European Sierra, the Telstar in Asia and Australia, and the Tempo/Mercury Topaz in North America). The Mondeo nameplate is derived from Latin word "mundus", meaning "world". Mondeo also translates from the international language of Esperanto as 'world'.

Also called
Ford Contour (North America, 19942000)
Mercury Mystique (North America, 19942000)
Ford Fusion (Americas except Argentina, 20122020)
Ford Taurus (Middle East, 2022present)[1]
Production1992 present
Body and chassis
ClassLarge family car (D)
Body style
4-door saloon
5-door liftback
5-door estate
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive (1993present)
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (19932000, 20072022)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Sierra/Ford Scorpio (Europe)
Ford Tempo/Mercury Topaz (North America)
Ford Telstar (Asia and Australia)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mondeo

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2000-10-31
Description
Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles.  These vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system.  If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak.  Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.  Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.

Consequence
If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak.  Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.

Notes
Owner notification began november 30, 2000.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).

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS


Posted on: 2000-03-14
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs).  A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.

Consequence
If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system.  This recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.

Notes
Owner notification began april 3, 2000 for the 1996-1998 model vehicles and on october 11, 2000, for the 1999-2000 model vehicles.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).

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH


Posted on: 1999-03-25
Description
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.

Consequence
This could result in a crash and possible personal injury.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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).

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC


Posted on: 2006-03-13
Description
Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles.  These brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner.  Only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall.  When subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak.

Consequence
Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge.  The recall began on march 20, 2006.  Owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION


Posted on: 2008-04-17
Description
Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts.  The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353.  These parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.

Consequence
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature.  If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint.  This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge.  The recall began on may 22, 2008.  Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.