Vehicle recall 04V105000 · March 2, 2004
Mercury Sable and Ford Taurus
On certain vehicles, the air filter paper in these vehicles can smolder or burn.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the air filter paper in these vehicles can smolder or burn.
- Consequence
- This can lead to damage to the air induction system on these vehicles and/or an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air filter element. Owner notification began on March 10, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V105000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 2, 2004
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04S11
- Owner notification
- March 10, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 399,926
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Taurus (2003): 2003
- Mercury Sable (2003): 2003
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