Recall 01I009000: Heater Blower Resistor Defect

This is not a safety defect in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.

Vehicle Description: 1995-1997 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique vehicles. The heater blower resistor could overheat causing the attached electrical connector to melt.

This could create the potential for a fire.

Ford will provide additional warranty coverage for the heater blower switch for 10 years from original date of sale of the vehicle or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness free of charge. Ford has decided to conduct an Extended Coverage Program to extend the warranty coverage for potential heather blower resistor problems. Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332, concerning this program.