| Make : MERCURY | Model : MYSTIQUE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19940418 - 19960815 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V225000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980113 | Date Received by ODI: 19971208 | Date Added to Database: 19971218 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 38000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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