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
PE91036FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/22/199105/22/1991DOOR HANDLES BREAKAGE
 There is no summary currently available
EA92040FORD MOTOR COMPANY11/30/199206/30/1993SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL93V106000
 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
PE91108FORD MOTOR COMPANY08/01/199110/28/1991STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION
 There is no summary currently available
EA92040FORD MOTOR COMPANY11/30/199206/30/1993SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL93V106001
 There is no summary currently available
PE92056FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/01/199211/30/1992SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL
 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
08/25/1997107/11/1997
 Rear body mounts of the subframe corroded and failed. the subframe dropped, pulling apart the steering column. the driver lost all steering control while driving. the consumer found out a recall campaign 93v106001 and 93v106000, however the vehicle's vin number was not included in this particular recall.
STRUCTURE - BODY
 Unusual peeling or fading of paint.
04/08/19958
 Rear subframe mounts failed, causing loss of control. *sd
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
12/01/1998
 The rear driver's and passenger's door handles broke. doors cannot be opened from the outside or inside of the vehicle. also, buckle broke on the shoulder belt of the passenger's side, which won't protect the occupant in event of an accident. please provide further information. *ak
09/28/19981
 Plastic door and window handles break too easily. headlight reflector faded causing dimmer headlights.
12/20/1996511/25/1987
 Engine failure; also replaced transmission/steering rack/alternator/power locks. *ak
05/02/199705/15/1985
 Right rear door locks when using power locks due to a broken solenoid mounting bracket. also, when using the air conditioner during acceleration the dash vents close. *ak
 Vehicles drivers door handle is constantly breaking and passengers door handle also. tt
01/01/19932
 Front driver/passenger and rear seat plastic inside door handle broke, making it impossible to open door in emergency. tt
 Driver/passenger side plastic inside door handles break making impossible to open from inside, has replaced door handles several times. tt
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
03/08/1997
 While driving the hood flew up and broke both hinges on the hood. this happened without any warning. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
01/05/19965
 Trunk stops excessively rusted, causing trunk lid to close further than designed, severing owners finger. (attorney for client) *dsh
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
10/01/20111
 1987 ford taurus. consumer states sub frame both left side and right side of the front end broke off while driving *tgw the dealer informed the consumer his model year had been recalled for the exact problem he experienced. ford motor co. stated they would assume no responsibility. *jb
09/12/199904/01/1998
 Consumer received nhtsa recall letter98v323000/manufacturer's recall 98s36 for the subframe rear plate nut needing to be replaced. dealer has been contacted, and refused to do the work. manufacturer also has been contacted.*ak
 After recall was performed for subframe corrosion, the condition of the vehicle became worse. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
 Subframe which supports the engine and the transmission may become detached due to corrosion. vehicle not included in recall. please give any further details.
01/01/19991
 Recall repairs on (98v-323) not completed due to scheduling problems with dealership. mjs
02/01/19991
 Dealer refused to perfprm recall 98s36 on rear lower submount plate nut.
03/26/1999101/01/1987
 Vehicle taken to dealership to have subframe rear plate nut recall work performed, however when consumer picked vehicle up, recall repairs were not done. (98v-323)
01/01/19991
 Recall notice received (98v-323,sub-frame mounts), however vehicle denied due to vin #.
11/24/19982
 Cradle mounts broke due to defective parts.
02/20/1999202/01/1999
 Two mounting bolts for front sub-frame rear corner were split break from the stress.
02/13/1999
 Took vehicle into the shop for a recall service, and when consumer came back to pick up vehicle, he noticed a leakage coming from the radiator. dealer refused to fix the problem because consumer had the vehicle in for the rear motor mounts to be fixed. but, fluid was leaking all over the place. *ak
02/11/199901/01/1998
 Nhtsa recall campaign 98v32300. the subframe mounts failed and steering became very difficult. we took the car to a ford dealer, who told us that the part that failed was subject to a recall, but could not perform the service on my car because ford had blocked the vin. i called ford. i was told that the recall did not apply to my vehicle. i have researced the recall 98v323000 which states that prolonged exposure to salt cause this part to fail. however, my state was not included in the list, even though salt is regularly put down on snowy roads in utah. i would like this saftey problem to be fixed by ford at no cost. can you help me?
06/02/1998
 Experiencing rear lower subframe mount plate nut broke off while driving on highway at approx. 40-45 mph, causing damages to engine and transmission while vehicle was out of control. consumer was able to move vehicle to the side of the road. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak
06/20/19981
 Recall notice on the body mounts (#92s61) was not received by consumer prior to failure.
08/27/19975007/11/1997
 Rear subframe body mounts failed, causing steeering column to pull apart prior to recall. recdall repairs refused due to vin (93v-106.01).
01/14/1998
 Recall # 94e036000; when traveling the body mounts which support the engine and transmission rusted which caused poor steering control. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak
09/24/1997
 Rear sub-frame body mounts which support the engine and transmission failed. *ak
05/22/1997108/04/1987
 Rear mounts failed and the sub frame fell off.
110/18/1993
 Frame failed before recall repair causing motor to drop.
04/29/199710/10/1995
 Rear sub-frame mounts disconnected due to corrosion prior to recall (93v-106.001). *ak
11/01/1996108/21/1996
 Owner notes that steering bushings came apart, resulting in loss of control while driving, or total steering failure. *ak *jb

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