Automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesRecall 93V-180 · 1993 Mercury Capri
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 93V-180 covers 3,750 1993 Mercury Capri for a automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TRANSMISSION FLUID RUBBER TUBE CONNECTING THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LOCATED IN THE RADIATOR CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION, RESULTING IN DISCHARGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
The risk
THE DISCHARGED FLUID COULD CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDOR THE EXHAUST PIPE, RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED LINE AND TRANSMISSION OUTLET TUBE.
SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; AUTOMATIC; COOLING UNIT AND LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1992 to May 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.