Ford, Mercury 1999 Power Train recall
Recalled November 9, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V288000 · Ford
Hazard
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE.
Units
1,800 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH THE "CALIFORNIA" EMISSIONS PACKAGE. AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE WAS INSTALLED. THE LINE CONTACTS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MODULE SUPPORT BRACKET AND OVER TIME, CAN WEAR AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE.
Product
Ford SABLE · Ford TAURUS
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →