Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
SABLE
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
93V106000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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 This Recall Campaign Has Been Superseded By Recall 98V-323.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19851001
End Of Manufacture
19880901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1610000
Date Owners Notified
19930722
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19930623