Automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesRecall 91V-009 · 1991 Mercury Capri

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V-009 covers 4,200 1991 Mercury Capri for a automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines problem, reported to NHTSA on January 8, 1991.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,2001 model

ReportedJan 8, 1991Owners notified Feb 1, 1991

Complaints since6Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE RUBBER TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (IN THE RADIATOR) MAY DISCONNECT CAUSING DISCHARGE OF FLUID.

The risk

DISCHARGED TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY STRIKE THE EXHAUSTMANIFOLD OR THE EXHAUST PIPE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL REVISED LINE AND CLAMPS TO IMPROVE LINE RETENTION TO THE TRANSMISSION.

SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mercury Capri1991

Built from March 1, 1990 to November 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.