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 | |||
| 01/18/1989 | 1 | ||
| Having to many problems with tire, heating, brakes, suspension i change this parts like 3 times. *tr | |||
| 04/17/2000 | 95000 | 1 | 04/17/2000 |
| We have a 1989 taurus w/od transmission that shifts hard and rough, also the front and rear rattles and sounds like it is going to fall off. we were not aware of the recalls for this on our vehicle. the paint is blistering with orange rust coming through, and the stearing (power w/tilt) has a jerk in it. can you or will you help me with these defects?*ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed the steering wheel is loose. also, vehicle is pulling to the left and there is a sqeaking noise coming from front of the vehicle. consumer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/29/1998 | |||
| When driving one can hear a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. when stopping and pulling off the vehicle will vibrate, and it feels like it pulling. consumer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 03/11/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vibration due to misalignment and failed tie rods. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 07/02/1995 | |
| Lower control arm problem. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 09/01/1994 | |||
| Front end suspension struts failed causing 2 tires to blowout. | |||
| 03/17/1994 | 7 | ||
| Front struts failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 02/02/2005 | 95746 | 1 | 05/24/1989 |
| While driving my 1989 ford taurus sedan at approximately 35 mph on wednesday february 2, 2005 at approximately 6:30 pm i experienced an apparent blowout of the right front tire. in the dark, my 13 year old son and i changed the tire putting on the temporary spare and we drove directly to the local tire shop. there, observing that the original tire was incapable of being repaired, i ordered a replacement tire. after mounting the new tire to the wheel, the shop was unable to replace the wheel onto the vehicle. they discovered a fractured coil spring along with a damaged strut and outer tie rod. even after replacing these items (they did both sides since the other equipment was of the same vintage) they have been unable to place the front end fully into alignment due to further damage caused by the failure of the coil spring. repairs to date have cost me $660.88. the old parts (springs, struts and tire) are available. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving consumer heard a loud noise then the left front dropped to the ground. consumer got out to examine the vehicle, and noticed the tire was wrapped around the rim. vehicle was not drivable, and had to be towed to a shop. the tire was taken off. consumer was told that the coil spring broke.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | |||
| Coil springs broke without warning. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Coil spring broken near base. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | 07/02/1995 | |
| Rear shocks replaced due to vehicle pulling. | |||
| 04/23/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1988 | |
| Rear shocks replaced prematurely due to deterioration. | |||