1999 Ford Contour Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford Contour. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V350000Oct 30, 20003,750 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Ford Contour 1998–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. These vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.

  Possible consequence: If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.

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• 00V075000Mar 9, 2000436,200 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
  Covers: Ford Contour 1996–2000, Mercury Mystique 1996–2000, Cougar 1999–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.

  Possible consequence: If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. This recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.

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• 99V060000Mar 17, 19994,569 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Ford Contour 1999, Mercury Mystique 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with automatic transmissions which utilize a park/lock solenoid. It is possible to rotate the ignition key to the lock position and remove the key without the shift lever and transmission being in park. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."

  Possible consequence: This could result in a crash and possible personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that have units with ignition keys removable in gear positions other than park, will have the steering column replaced.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP06004Instrument panel cover warpageClosed · Oct 23, 2006
• EA01001Blower switch/resistor or wiring harnessClosed · Jan 5, 2001

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