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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 9534 | 02/01/1995 | 39217 | Rattling or clunking noise from the fron suspension. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| 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 | |||
| 09/30/2000 | |||
| Strut rod located between lower control arm and front of subframe under radiator on one side, causing rod to move a half inch. dealer / manufacturer notified. *ak the mount in the frame broke causing the strut rod to move back and forth and wore out the bushings. *yh | |||
| 11/02/1998 | |||
| When driving vehicle at any speed and making a turn, there is noise coming from the steering wheel. consumer had no prior warning and there was a clicking sound coming from the vehicle. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front suspension out of alignment causing tire wear. mjs | |||
| 01/12/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed can hear a knocking noise coming from front of vehicle. vehicle is vibrating, and consumer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 10/14/1998 | |||
| While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls. there is knocking noise and the vehicle shuts down without any prior warning. when turning to the left or right there is a loud noise. *ak | |||
| 02/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Front end misaligned. | |||
| 04/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Noisy front end. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 03/01/1988 |
| Consumer's 1988 ford taurus was delivered with rust on the passenger side rear fender. *ts the vehicle also had problem with the brakes, wiper motor, body mounts and struts. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| The back of the vehicle jumped when driving the vehicle at any speed and lost control. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 10 | 08/20/1988 | |
| Replaced engine mounts, also replaced rear springs and rusted front spindles. *ak | |||