9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Posted on: 1998-12-18
Description
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
If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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).
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS
Posted on: 1992-05-20
Description
Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with an optional third seat. Once the compartment is closed it cannot be opened from the inside.
Consequence
There is a danger of air deprivation, hyperthermia,and/or panic response to a child who has locked himself or herself into thecompartment, with the possibility of asphyxiation.
Corrective Action
Replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.
Notes
System: structure: storage compartments.vehicle description: passenger cars (station wagons).note: ford will have sufficient quantities of the new latch assemblies availableto begin the replacement recall in july, 1992. Until the latch assembly isreplaced, ford recommends owners lock the storage compartment when not in use.also, ford advises that the latch striker can be removed to disable the currentlatch until revised latch assemblies are available.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Posted on: 1991-08-07
Description
Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.
Consequence
Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. Reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.
Notes
System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold or registered in the following states: ct, il, in, me, ma, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Posted on: 1994-12-01
Description
The arc welds on the sway bar bracket, where it attaches to the strut reserve tube, did not fuse properly.
Consequence
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 Action
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.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Posted on: 1993-06-23
Description
Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991 2.5l taurus and 1989 - 1992 sho). The affected cars were originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. The body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, may become detached due to corrosion of the subframe mount retaining plate. This would allow the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Consequence
If one of the rear corners drops, only minor indications of a malfunction such as a clunking noise or slight change in steering wheel alignment are noticeable. However, if both rear corners of the subframe drop, steering becomes very difficult, which could adversely affect vehicle control and possibly result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Install a corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and a new bolt on both rear subframe mounts. This recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98v-323.
Notes
This recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98v-323.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1987-09-09
Description
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Corrective Action
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Notes
System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.
DEFECT #7 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Posted on: 1986-11-10
Description
Left and/or right rear spindle assemblies may have been improperly heat treated. Consequence of defect: if spindle stem separates, loss of vehicle control could occur without prior warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace rear spindle.
Notes
System: rear spindle. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #8 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1986-10-29
Description
Steering shaft assemblies contain lower shafts of insufficient length for proper attachment to the shaft insulator flange. Consequence of defect: shaft could separate, resulting in total loss of steering control and a possible accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace steering shaft assembly, as necessary.
Notes
System: steering shaft assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars.
DEFECT #9 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 1987-03-02
Description
Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.
Consequence
Glass could fracture while station wagon is being drivenor parked, creating a risk of injury to occupants or sudden distraction to thedriver.
Corrective Action
Apply sealant to conductor strips and protective tape to lower backlites.
Notes
System: rear window wiper motor.vehicle description: station wagons equipped with optional rear window wipermotors.