Ford Announces Vehicle Campaign
7 August 1997
Ford Announces Vehicle CampaignDETROIT, Aug. 7 -- Owners of certain 1997 and 1998 model-year Windstar and 1997 model-year Taurus and Sable vehicles equipped with AX4S automatic transaxles are being notified of a safety recall. On certain vehicles, the transaxle servo cover may fracture and result in the loss of transmission fluid. The loss of fluid may cause the transmission to disengage, causing the vehicle to coast to a stop. In some cases, the fluid could contact the catalytic converter creating the risk of fire. However, no fires have been reported. Approximately 63,500 Windstars are affected by this action, of which 9,000 are located in Canada. In addition, approximately 47,300 Taurus and Sable vehicles are affected by this action, of which 1,600 are located in Canada. Owners of affected vehicles are being notified and requested to return their vehicles to their dealer for inspection of the transaxle and replacement of the servo cover, if necessary. The work will be completed free of charge. SOURCE Ford Motor Company