Recall 2004091

The issue

The process used to manufacture the air filter paper was altered during the 2003 model year production, which resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in air filter paper composition combined with the relatively short straight air induction system employed, under certain circumstances, may allow hot carbon debris to be transported to the air filter element during a backflow event. These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage and/or underhood fire. Correction: Dealer will replace the air filter element.

Description (français)

Le procédé utilisé pour fabriquer la membrane du filtre à air a été altéré pendant la production du modèle 2003, faisant en sorte que la membrane du filtre à air pourrait fondre ou brûler. Ce changement dans la composition de la membrane du filtre à air combiné au système d'induction d'air relativement court et droit employé pourrait, dans certaines circonstances, permettre le transport de débris de carbone chauds jusqu'au filtre à air en cas d'inversion du débit. Ces particules chaudes pourraient enflammer la membrane du filtre à air et, possiblement, endommager le système d'induction d'air et/ou provoquer un incendie sous le capot. Correction : Le concessionnaire devra remplacer le filtre à air.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Ford Taurus