FORD,MERCURY 2003: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Reported: March 2, 2004 Initiated: March 2, 2004 #04V105000
Product Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
Reason for Recall
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
Hazard
THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND/OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- FORD,MERCURY
- Distribution
- United States
- Official Source
- https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04V105000
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.. Recalled by FORD,MERCURY.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
What should consumers do? ▼
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on March 2, 2004. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 04V105000.
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