Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 94E036000 | MONROE AUTO CORP. | from 01/01/1994 to 11/01/1994 | E (Equipment) | 98000 | 12/15/1994 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/25/1994 | 12/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The arc welds on the sway bar bracket, where it attaches to the strut reserve tube, did not fuse properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Over time, a portion of the bracket can tear away from the strut, falling into and puncturing the tire or causing damage to the wheel, which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Monroe dealers will replace the strut free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Equipment description: aftermarket shock absorbers for 1986 - 1994 ford taurus and mercury sable passenger cars; part 71780, 81780.if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact monroe at 1-800-521-6754. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V148000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1986 to 10/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 631 | 10/28/1986 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/07/1986 | 11/10/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Left and/or right rear spindle assemblies may have been improperly heat treated. consequence of defect: if spindle stem separates, loss of vehicle control could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace rear spindle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear spindle. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 9511 | 01/01/1995 | 39127 | Premature wear on the inner edges of rear tires. *tw | 03/16/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||||
| 94243 | 11/01/1994 | 37756 | Vehicles may exhibit a clicking noise from the front struts. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| RCL/94E55 | 03/01/1995 | 3013100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9556 | 03/01/1995 | 39880 | Premature wear on inner edges of rear tires may be caused by rear camber and toe settings that are not within specification. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE93100 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/02/1993 | 06/30/1994 | POLYCAST ROAD WHEEL CRACKS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/16/1999 | 2 | ||
| Cruise control would engage on its own & pick up speed. foot not on accelerator pedal. problem getting worse. horn keeps blasting without being touched or hit. does not happen all the time. also, front end fell without warning. vehicle was stopped at time. had started to move forward when a blunk noise was heard. has taken vehicle to dealer & parts were being ordered. *ak | |||
| 02/25/1999 | |||
| There is a leakage coming from the transmission. also, when making any type of sharp turn, there is a clicking noise coming from the front of vehicle, and front end of the vehicle is pulling to the left. *ak | |||
| 11/12/1998 | 1 | ||
| Are any of these parts covered in these recall id#'s (parts #'s fd e6p2/5a3641a subframe, fd5400396/a abs asy-f, fd5400155/a abs asy-f) id recall #'s 93v106000, 98v106001,98v3230000 | |||
| 05/12/1998 | |||
| There is a hole within the fuel tank assembly which is making fuel leak out. also, there is a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1997 | |||
| When driving at 10 mph and without prior warning heard knocking noise coming from the vehicle and the vehicle was jerking and vibrating. consumer lost power, and the fuel pump went out and the vehicle died while the consumer was driving. *ak | |||
| 05/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Front end vibration. *sd | |||
| 02/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle vibrates at speeds of 60-75 mph. | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Failure to install cotter pin caused tie rod/ball joints to disconnect/right wheel to turn all the way to the right, also destroyed cv boot. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Bolts wore through the lower ball joints, causing assembly to fall off, jamming back into fender and door breaking rim and tire. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | 10/18/1993 | |
| Rear struts failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| 07/21/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1987 | |
| Subframe bushings failed. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| The left rear end and the steering column are making noise . tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | 10/18/1993 | |
| Rear spring failed. | |||