Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (1997)
Blower Motor Resistor: Recalls
Recall 01V230000: Heater Blower Motor Resistor Defect
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the
wiring harness connector. The damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector and, due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in
an open circuit condition.
The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material creasing the potential for a fire.
Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness. Owner notification began August 29, 2001. Owners who take their
vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at
1-800-392-3673. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).