NHTSA Recall 98V233000: Floor shift (power train)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 175,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Contour.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V233000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › LEVER AND LINKAGE › FLOOR SHIFT |
| Report received | September 18, 1998 |
| Owner notification | November 20, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The floor shift automatic transmission control can be damaged if subjected to certain interior cleaning products. The gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
Safety risk
This condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.
Notes
Owner notification began november 20, 1998.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.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 98V233000
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.