Recall 98V288000: 1999 Ford Taurus and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 9, 1998

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

1,800vehicles

Model years

1999

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

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equpped with the "california" emissions package. An incorrect transmission oil cooler line was installed. The line contacts the anti-lock braking system module support bracket and over time, can wear and develop a leak.

Possible consequence

Transmission fluid leakage onto the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter can result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install the appropriate transmission oil cooler line.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Ford Taurus874 complaints
• 1999 Mercury Sable258 complaints