NHTSA recall 98V-233 (98V233000)

power train recall reported September 18, 1998 - about 175,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V233000
Also written as: 98V-233
Reported: September 18, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~175,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-233 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Contour - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Mercury Mystique - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

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.