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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 04V105📅 Mar 9, 2004

2003 Ford Taurus & 2003 Mercury Sable recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain vehicles, the air filter paper in these vehicles CAN smolder or burn.

💥 The risk

This CAN lead to damage to the air induction system on these vehicles and/or an underhood fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the air filter element. Owner notification began on march 10, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V105000
Manufacturer recall #
04S11
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
399,926
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 10, 2004
Built
Apr 16, 2002 – Sep 18, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford recall no. 04S11.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V105 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V105?

2003 Ford Taurus & 2003 Mercury Sable. 399,926 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.