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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V323000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/04/1987 to 11/18/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 2697000 | 01/18/1999 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/16/1998 | 12/18/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note: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). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA92040 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/30/1992 | 06/30/1993 | SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL | 93V106000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA92040 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/30/1992 | 06/30/1993 | SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL | 93V106001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA92040 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/30/1992 | 06/30/1993 | SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL | 93V106002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/18/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1990 | |
| Rear subframe mounts rusted and corroded, causing poor steering ability. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Left/rear door repaired due to being unable to open from outside. | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Drivers inside door hanle broke. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1990 | |
| Door handle spring broke. | |||
| 02/27/1996 | 1 | 04/08/1991 | |
| Door switch broken. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Tired pressure is a mess. the vehicle goes up and down whenever it feels like it. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/06/2002 | |||
| This vehicle is experiencing the same defect as stated in recall 98/v/323/000 for subframe corrosion. however, since vehicle was purchased in arkansas it was not included in recall.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Recall 98 v 323 000/subframe corrosion: while being serviced for an oil change noticed subframe failure; dealer and manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall. *ak the vehicle's body and under carriage were free of rust, but the exhaust system had rust. *yh | |||
| 07/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| Rear subframe mounts failed prior to recall notice. campaign# 98s36 | |||
| 03/08/1999 | |||
| Had received recall notice 98v323000/manufacturer's recall 98s36 in the mail. contacted dealer. was informed they could not repair vehicle until spring. dealer did not set up an appointment because he was overloaded with other vehicles. owner upset. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was included in recall 93v106002,involving corrosion of the body mounts. however, the provided remedy did not correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1997 | 12/30/1995 | ||
| Rear sub-frame lower mount plates, right/left rusted away after recall (93v-106.002). *ak | |||
| 09/15/1997 | |||
| Received notice (#93v106002). called dealer & took vehicle in on date given. after arriving and waiting, was informed did not have parts, and did not know when they will be available. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1996 | 1 | 09/29/1990 | |
| Body mounts failed due to corrosion. | |||
| 05/30/1992 | 0 | ||
| Subframe motor mounts failed prior to/after recall (93v-106.001). | |||
| 01/30/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear subframe mounts broke twice prior to recall (93v-106.002). *ak | |||