Recalls for your 1997 Ford Taurus

Recalls for 1997 Ford Taurus

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Mercury Sable LS Wagon 1997

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Mercury Sable LS Wagon 1997

At first I thought I was being overtaken by a "simple" Ford Taurus.
It turned out to be a much rarer Mercury Sable!

A2, Vianen, the Netherlands.

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION


Posted on: 1997-06-17
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with ax4s automatic transaxles.  The low/intermediate servo cover can separate from the transaxle while the vehicle is being driven.  If this occurs, transmission fluid will leak contacting the catalytic converter.

Consequence
The catalytic converter temperature may be hot enough to ignite the transmission fluid and cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace these servo covers.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began june 30, 1997.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 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 1998-02-25
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear.  This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.

Corrective Action
Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin march 23, 1998.  Owners who do not receive the free owner guide 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 #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)


Posted on: 1996-09-23
Description
The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear.  This would allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park.

Consequence
Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin september 23, 1996.note: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 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-03-23
Description
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above.  Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps.  The recall began on april 3, 2006.  Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

Notes
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on may 11, 2009.  Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .