This could create the potential for a fire.

Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — Windshield — Electrical Heating Element

Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Vehicle description: 1995-1997 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique vehicles. The heater blower resistor could overheat causing the attached electrical connector to melt.

Actions

Ford will provide additional warranty coverage for the heater blower switch for 10 years from original date of sale of the vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness free of charge.

Documents (2)

• Other Recall Related Documents
• Quarterly Performance Report

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