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NHTSA recall 04V-105 (04V105000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported March 2, 2004 - about 399,926 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
04V105000
Also written as
04V-105
Manufacturer number
04S11
Reported
March 2, 2004
Vehicles affected
~399,926
Component
engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND/OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-105 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Taurus - 2003
Mercury Sable - 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.