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 | ||||||
| PE93070 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/27/1993 | 11/22/1993 | FAILURE OF WHEEL STUDS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| I can't possibly remember the dates these things happened. i put a new (used) transmission and this one is slipping. i put more brake pads and calipers than you would use in a life time. the springs are weak in the back, but to exspensive to change. i put a new fuel pump and gas tank. i've put a new egr valve, oxygen sensor, throttle sensor, air temp sensor. i put a blinker switch and new struts because mine broke. 3 out of 4 of my doors will not open because of the handles. these are just a few of the things i wrote down or can remember. now it will not start unless i pump the gas(it's fuel injected) and keep turning it over and over. then i'm not sure if it will start again when i shut it off. the fuel pump is working i think, i can hear it. i bought the car used and the person put a 1989 motor into a 1991 body. these things still went wrong with the car either way. i did not check any below because i'm not sure what to check. | |||
| 07/05/1999 | |||
| While driving at 25 mph and without no prior warning, subframe fell off from under the vehicle, and the steering became very difficult which affected the control of the vehicle. also, there was some type of grinding noise and vibration within the steering. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1999 | 2 | ||
| At 53699 miles, transmission would not pull, dealer removed and overhauled transacle and replaced both outer cv boots, 3 months later more problems occurred with the transmission. air conditioner failed and 4 months later failed again after repair. popping noise in steering wheel while turning. strut bushings noisy and tie rods were replaced. *slc | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| When coming to a stop there is a bumping noise coming from the middle of the vehicle, and the consumer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/19/1998 | |||
| When the vehicle is going at speeds of 60-70 mph the vehicle shakes and the odometer drops, causing the driver to lose control. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 12/31/1992 | 1 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Front right wheel collapsed due to axle failure. | |||
| 12/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Rear struts failed. *dsh | |||
| 10/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Steering rod failed, causing misalignment/irregualar wear on tires. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving, vehicle would pull and the steeing wheel would vibrate and once the steering wheel would vibrate, the vehicle would not go any faster than 55-65 mph, consumer purchased new tires, but there still is a slight pull in the vehicle.*jb | |||
| 07/05/1999 | |||
| Nhtsa recall 98v323/ manufacturer's recall 98s36. rear subframe corrosion. when driving there was a banging, and the front end shook. front subframe corrosion is exactly like the rear problem. dealer contacted and could remedy the problem. the problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle out of alignment causing steering wheel to vibrate. | |||
| 03/01/1994 | |||
| Vehicle experiences extreme vibration while driving at 45 mph and above. also wheels and brakes shake during braking. ford contacted, and stated no major recall with car and nothing could be repaired. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front end welded out of alignment. | |||
| 03/21/1997 | 1 | 05/30/1991 | |
| Front end alignment welded by factory out of line. | |||
| 07/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Front end vibrates. | |||
| 12/06/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front end misaligned, also replaced tires. | |||
| 06/28/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front end misaligned. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 06/08/1998 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| My compresser went out within a few monthes of me buying the car. wheel bearings are out, and airbag light won't quit blinking the dealer said it would cost $400 to find out why.also, rear defroster never worked i have replaced the shocks/struts/ brake rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1998 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| When stepping down on gas pedal the motor raises up in front and rolls backwards. motor mounts are liquid filled and have a defect. dealer contacted, replaced new bolt. repairs would be at owner's expense due to no warranty. *ak.et. | |||
| The front strut was repaired and the cv joints were replaced on two occasions . please describe . *ak | |||
| 11/26/1994 | 1 | ||
| Strut plates installed to correct a grinding noise coming from front suspension. *skd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 06/08/1998 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| My compresser went out within a few monthes of me buying the car. wheel bearings are out, and airbag light won't quit blinking the dealer said it would cost $400 to find out why.also, rear defroster never worked i have replaced the shocks/struts/ brake rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 06/24/1997 | 1 | 06/20/1991 | |
| Coil spring broke in half, recall on other model years however vehicle denied due to model year. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Stabilizer pins failed. nlm | |||
| 07/19/1996 | 1 | ||
| Stabilizer failure. 8ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 12/06/1999 | 1 | 07/26/1996 | |
| Front carriage support bushing failed, causing the steering erratic and the vehicle hard to control. yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 04/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Rear axle failed. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 01/30/2000 | |||
| Rear shock tower housing assembly is rusted on seam, where the top plate is mounted to the housing. owner noticed this when looking in the trunk of vehicle. problem was reported to ford motor co. because the rust had not damaged the spot welds, the housing assembly was still structurally sound. dealer told owner to sand out the rust and spray with rust treatment. *ak *ml | |||