Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.

Suspension — Front — Springs — Coil Springs

Date Announced
AUG 08, 2001
Vehicles Affected
203,426
NHTSA Campaign #
01I013000
Summary
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Vehicle description: 1998 Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique passenger vehicles built at the Kansas City assembly plant. The front coil springs could potentially fracture due to corrosion.
Actions
Ford is extending the warranty for front coil spring replacement for the front coil springs for 10 years from original date of sale of a vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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