Recall 98V288000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Defect in 1999-1999 FORD TAURUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,800 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V288000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,800 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE.
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