CONTOUR: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	01I009000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FORD
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	CONTOUR
Model Year:	1997
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Manufacturer Component Description:	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered:	19940801 - 19970207
Type of Report:	I (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	566979
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20010829
Recall Initiated By:	20010829
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date:	20010709
Record Creation Date:	20010719
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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 Summary:	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.

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