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 | |||||
| BC8890950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3031400 | 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 | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| When slowing down from 50 mph vehicle will vibrate, consumer has been back and forth to dealer.*ak | |||
| 09/19/2000 | |||
| When going down a hill it vibrates when going to speed up to 50mph.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1990 | |
| Transmission planetary set, torque converter and mounts failed, also power steering pump, right wheel boot and axle failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/12/1998 | |||
| When turning to the left their is a clicking noise coming from the front of vehicle . *ak | |||
| 01/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Misalignment, causing brake caliper failure/premature tire wear. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle jerks when slowing down. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 6 | 09/25/1995 | |
| Headlights malfunctioned, affecting visibility. also, replaced transmission and front control arms. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| Front left coil spring broke . vehicle not included in recall 98i002000. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front stabilizer links. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 05/01/1992 | ||
| The bracket to which rear control arms are attached and the parent bracket have fracturerd and split. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||
| 07/07/2002 | |||
| While traveling on a side street heard a noise coming from driver's side wheel. rear coil spring broke. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||