Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01I013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01I013000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 203,426 affected units, FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS, component: SUSPENSION, 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: 1998 ford contour/mercury mystique passenger vehicles built at the kansas city assembly plant. the front coil springs could potentially fracture due to corrosion.

Corrective Action

Ford is extending the warranty for front coil spring replacement for the front coil springs for 10 years from original date of sale of a vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01I013000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2001-08-08T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/front coil springs

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 203,426

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

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: 1998 ford contour/mercury mystique passenger vehicles built at the kansas city assembly plant. the front coil springs could potentially fracture due to corrosion.

Consequence Summary: Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.

Corrective Action: Ford is extending the warranty for front coil spring replacement for the front coil springs for 10 years from original date of sale of a vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01I013000

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Created At: 1742808662

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