A/T - Shift Indicator Breaks: Overview

Article No.
98-1-1

01/19/98

^ PRNDL INDICATOR - BEZEL BREAKS - VEHICLES
BUILT THROUGH 12/4/97 EQUIPPED WITH
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

^ TRANSMISSION - PRNDL INDICATOR - BEZEL
BREAKS - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/4/97
EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

FORD:
1998 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1998 MYSTIQUE

ISSUE:
The automatic transaxle PRNDL indicator bezel may break. This may be caused by incompatibility of the bezel material with certain cleaning materials.

ACTION:
Replace the PRNDL bezel. The revised bezel has an improved material to help reduce the possibility of breakage. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
F8RZ-70443-AA Bezel Assembly

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
980101A Replace Bezel 0.6 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7D443 12

OASIS CODES: 107000, 503000, 503300, 504000