Recall 98V206002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Defect in 1997-1997 FORD PROBE
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,700 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V206002 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,700 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
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