Recall 04V105000: 2003 Mercury Sable and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 2, 2004

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

399,926vehicles

Model years

2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain vehicles, the air filter paper in these vehicles can smolder or burn.

Possible consequence

This can lead to damage to the air induction system on these vehicles and/or an underhood fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air filter element. Owner notification began on march 10, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Ford Taurus1,223 complaints
• 2003 Mercury Sable201 complaints