Ford Technician here:
It is not that difficult to do but to have the recall done take it to your dealership. It is recall 01S22. I just did it to my 98 on thursday it took 15 minutes so you can probably wait while they do it.

1998 contour V6 ATX Black


1998 Contour V6 se ATX Black Bassanni w/o resinators, modified intake box, DMD New headlights w/ silverstar 9005's, blue neons inside, metal waterpump, pioneer head, pioneer 5x7 3 ways,2 10" subs, 800w amp, 17x7.5 motegi mr12 p215/45/17