I took my 98 Coutour to LaSalle Ford here in Montreal Canada for the recall. I told them what I read on this website about the "thunking" sound of the retainer kits once installed. They told me there "was" a problem with this and Ford rectified the problem by making some sort of alteration to the inner fender liner. I haven't had any problems with the recall installation kit. Hope this helps!


Norman
Montreal Canada
1998 LX V6 ATX
Leather
Moon Roof
CD
PW PL AC Cruise RKE