Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01I009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01I009000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 566,979 affected units, FORD/HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1997 ford contour and mercury mystique vehicles. the heater blower resistor could overheat causing the attached electrical connector to melt.

Corrective Action

Ford will provide additional warranty coverage for the heater blower switch for 10 years from original date of sale of the vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01I009000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2001-07-09T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/heater blower resistor
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 566,979

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01M07
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1997 ford contour and mercury mystique vehicles. the heater blower resistor could overheat causing the attached electrical connector to melt.
Consequence Summary: This could create the potential for a fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will provide additional warranty coverage for the heater blower switch for 10 years from original date of sale of the vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bnep.swu3.2grt
NHTSA ID: 01I009000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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