This could cause either a loss of brake lamp function or continuously illuminated brake lamps, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch

Date Announced

FEB 06, 2001

Vehicles Affected

33,000

Mercury Recall #

01S03

NHTSA Campaign #

01V032000

Summary

Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The brake lamp switch terminals could overheat.

Actions

Dealers will install a new stop lamp extension harness with bronze terminals at the brake lamp switch connector, and also inspect the brake lamp switch for signs of overheating and replace, as required. Owner notification began March 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Documents (5)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)