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Recalls

Powertrain

Recall date June 23, 1997
Models affected
  • 1997 Ford Taurus
  • 1997 Ford Windstar
  • 1998 Ford Windstar
Units affected 10,607
Details

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE.

THESE TRANSAXLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVERS THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL BE EXPELLED AND CAN CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

CORRECTION: SERVO COVER WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website