Recall
Mercury Sable — 04V105000
NHTSA ID
04V105000
Make
Mercury
Model
Sable
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2004-03-02
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
399,926
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
04S11
Summary
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND/OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.