What NHTSA investigated
Summary:ford recognizes the floor pan cracking problem and has ISSUED4 service bulletins pertaining to repair. The latest one was issued onseptember 11, 1986. However, ford does not believe the floor pan problemrepresents a safety hazard.analysis: floor pan cracking causes the driver to rock in his seat.although this is very annoying, it appears to be more of an economic issuethan a safety issue. No accidents or injuries have been reported.status: this ea was closed on may 14, 1987.===
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | MUSTANG | 1979–1983 |
| Mercury | CAPRI | 1979–1983 |
Source
From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.