Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
98V323000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/14/1985 to 06/27/1995V (Vehicle)269700001/18/1999ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/16/199812/18/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. the rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. this can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Consequence SummaryIf both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
NotesNote:this recall campaign supercedes recall campaign 93v-106.owner notification is expected to begin january 18, 1999.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).
93V106000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1985 to 09/01/1988V (Vehicle)161000007/22/1993ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/23/199306/23/1993
Defect SummaryVehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991 2.5l taurus and 1989 - 1992 sho). the affected cars were originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, may become detached due to corrosion of the subframe mount retaining plate. this would allow the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Consequence SummaryIf one of the rear corners drops, only minor indications of a malfunction such as a clunking noise or slight change in steering wheel alignment are noticeable. however, if both rear corners of the subframe drop, steering becomes very difficult, which could adversely affect vehicle control and possibly result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall a corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and a new bolt on both rear subframe mounts. this recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98v-323.
NotesThis recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98v-323.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
983202/16/1998600586Front and rear bumpers made of xenoy plastic have had the conductive primer removed from service parts. *yc05/27/1998

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE
EA92040FORD MOTOR COMPANY11/30/199206/30/1993SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL93V106001
 There is no summary currently available
EA92040FORD MOTOR COMPANY11/30/199206/30/1993SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL93V106000
 There is no summary currently available
PE91108FORD MOTOR COMPANY08/01/199110/28/1991STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION
 There is no summary currently available
PE92056FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/01/199211/30/1992SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL
 There is no summary currently available
PE91036FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/22/199105/22/1991DOOR HANDLES BREAKAGE
 There is no summary currently available
EA91042FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/28/199105/21/1992STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION92V065000
 There is no summary currently available
EA92040FORD MOTOR COMPANY11/30/199206/30/1993SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL93V106002
 There is no summary currently available
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
RQ97009FORD MOTOR COMPANY08/29/199702/16/1999REAR LOWER SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY93V106000
 To determine whether the cars that were not included in the safety recall 93v-106 should be recalled due to the same failure phenomenon, and to determine if there is remedy failure issue
RQ97009FORD MOTOR COMPANY08/29/199702/16/1999REAR LOWER SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY98V323000
 To determine whether the cars that were not included in the safety recall 93v-106 should be recalled due to the same failure phenomenon, and to determine if there is remedy failure issue

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
 Consumer unable to have recall repairs performed on subframe mount plate nut due to lack of parts.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
 Front and back passengers' door handles broke on the inside, making it impossible to get out of the vehicle. dealer has not seen. *ak
05/01/1996
 Handle broke when pulled to open.
02/24/19871
 Right rear door molding loose.
02/24/19871
 Power door lock button sticks when cold.
05/01/19961
 Inside door handle broke twice. *sd
 On the passenger and driver side inside door handle broke . tt
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
01/01/19011
 Consumer inquiring information concerning the subframe body mounts recall and the rotor separation recall on the 1986 ford taurus.*mr *nm
02/11/19991
 Subframe rear plate nut failed prior to recal notice (98s36). nlm
11/12/19981
 Vehicle experienced recall component failure prior to recall notice (98v-323). mjs
01/01/19991
 Vehicle denied recall repair due to lack of parts (98v-323). mjs
01/01/19991
 Body mounts failed, causing damage to the transmission / exhaust system / power steering unit, prior to recall notice (98s36). *yc (98v-323)
112/01/1988
 Front sub-frame mounts failure, barley avioded numerous head on collisions in wet conditions, front tension arm metal bushings failed, causing darting accross center line. massive tire wear, repairs shops overlooked condition, although were alerted and told to find and repair. i have a long list of safety hasards associated with this vehicle, as my mileage is approaching 330,000.0 miles. i know the vehicle very well & would like to add more in a letter. ford motor company refuses to repair the front sub frame mounts. the dealer i take it to for recalls is gateway ford as listed in questionaire, i bought the vehicle from an individual with aprox 56,000.0 miles on it in 1988. sincerely jerry l nelson. *ak
 While driving vehicle hit bump, causing the front end to fall apart. possible cause defective lower rear body mounts. *ak
11/01/1998
 Recall 98v323; the motor mounts are defective just like in the recall, but vin # is not included in the recall. please provide further information and vin #. *ak
 Upon turning into driveway sub-frame mounts failed, heard very loud banging noise. previously, experienced steering difficulty, now when turning steering wheel, engine moves from side to side, steering is limited to only 1/4 turn. *ak
09/04/19961
 Stopped at light, the rear subframe assembly bushings corroded, causing transaxle and engine to drop down on engine. resulting in a loss of steering control.*ak there was a recall, 93v106002, however only covered 1989-1993 year tauruses. *slc
05/31/19941
 Subrame mount broke due to rust. *dh
07/17/1995
 The rear subframe mounts broke due to a corrosion problem. tt

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