NHTSA Recall 01V230000: Electrical system
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 342,962 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Contour.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V230000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01S22 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 9, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 29, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain my 1996-1998 passenger vehicles built at the kansas city, cuautitlan assembly plants or on my 1999 passenger vehcles built at the automotive alliance international assembly plants, the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. The damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector and, due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition.
Safety risk
The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material creasing the potential for a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness. Owner notification began august 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Ford recall no.01s22.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V230000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Contour | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Mercury Cougar | 1999 |
| Mercury Mystique | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.