NHTSA recall 98V-288 (98V288000)

power train recall reported November 9, 1998 - about 1,800 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V288000
Also written as: 98V-288
Reported: November 9, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,800
Component: power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-288 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Taurus - 1999

Mercury Sable - 1999

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

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