NHTSA recall 97V225000
Vehicle Speed Control · Ford Motor Company
December 8, 1997report date
38,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable.
Why it matters: This condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.
The fix: Dealers will replace the throttle cable with a revised design that is less susceptible to bending or kinking during installation.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Ford Contour, 1996 Ford Contour, 1995 Mercury Mystique, 1996 Mercury Mystique.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V225000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.