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NHTSARecalled Aug 8, 2001 · #01I013000

FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.

Product details

Product
FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

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