VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH THE “CALIFORNIA” EMISSIONS PACKAGE. AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE WAS INSTALLED. THE LINE CONTACTS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MODULE SUPPORT BRACKET AND OVER TIME, CAN WEAR AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
Ford Motor Company – FORD/TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE
| Report Received Date | 11/09/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98V288000 |
| Consequence Summary | TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1800 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V288000) |
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