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 | |||||
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| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/22/2012 | 270000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1993 lincoln continental. the contact stated that after completing a right hand turn, the steering wheel did not return back to the straightened position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer stated that the rear mount bolts on the sub-frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). the failure and current mileages were 270,000. | |||
| 06/22/2012 | 270000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1993 lincoln continental. the contact stated that after completing a right hand turn, the steering wheel did not return back to the straightened position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer stated that the rear mount bolts on the sub-frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). the failure and current mileages were 270,000. sm. | |||
| 06/22/2012 | 270000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1993 lincoln continental. the contact stated while making a right turn the steering wheel would not move back to place. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated the subframe rear mount bolts needed to be replace. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 98v323000,component: structure:frame and members. the contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 270,000.jp | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 02/06/2001 | 7 | 05/13/1996 | |
| Vehicle not heating, cold air was coming out of heater, and vehicle threatened to stall. it was taken to repair shop, and a tsb was found on blown gaskets. there was an extended gold warranty issued in 1998 for lincoln, continentals 1993- 1995. repairmen called to see if consumer's vehicle would be covered, only 1994-1995 would be repaired free, 1993 vehicles weren't covered. *ak consumer has had several problems with vehicle: driver's side heated mirror failed, 02 sensor failed and was replaced, transmission pan gasket replaced, outer tie rod ends and front sway bar links and bushings replaced, left front inside door handle replaced, vehicle would not come out of park, brake light switch replaced, suspension pump replaced, reserve tank replaced, right and left air bags replaced, shocks replaced, distributor cap replaced, spark plugs replaced, left door actuator replaced, blower motor speed controller replaced, replaced front brake pads, replaced rear brake pads, machined rotors, replaced rear brake calipers, replaced front brake rotors, serpentine belt replaced, serpentine belt tensioner replaced, check engine light illuminated, front and rear motor mounts replaced, cylinder head bolts replaced, rear suspension failed, and from the head gasket failure dealer would not reimburse consumer. *slc | |||
| 01/02/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| At 50,000 miles, numerous problems started occurring. repairs totalled$2700. the repairs included replacing the abs indicator ring, wheel speed sensor, blower controller,door lock actuator,head gasket, valve cover, oxygen sensors & oil pan. the most costly repairs involved the head gasket issue where the 4th cylinder was leaking coolant into the engine. the first service was performed on the car on 11/30/99 when the head gasket issue was detected. the car had to be towed two times and required three additional visits to the garage to complete the work. to this day, the car still idles rough and the check engine warning light comes on periodiacally....indicating more than likely, more head gasket problems. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | 08/17/1993 | |
| Door lock actuator failed on two occasions. | |||
| 03/27/1998 | 1 | ||
| Door latches and door lock actuator failed causing the rear doors not to open from the inside or the outside. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/10/2001 | |||
| Lower subframe mount plate broke. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1998 | |||
| Had taken vehicle to dealer for sub-frame mounts. was informed vehicle was under recall (#93v106000). had vehicle before recall went out, but never received notice. called ford & was told it had expired & no repairs will be done. *ak | |||