NHTSA recall 97V-097 (97V097000)

power train recall reported June 9, 1997 - about 100,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V097000
Also written as: 97V-097
Manufacturer number: 97S75
Reported: June 9, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~100,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IF THIS OCCURS, TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL LEAK CONTACTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

Why it is dangerous

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TEMPERATURE MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THESE SERVO COVERS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-097 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Ford Taurus - 1997

Ford Windstar - 1997, 1998

Mercury Sable - 1997

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.