1991 Ford Taurus body problems

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Body · 125,000 miles · NE

I was advised by a mechanic recently that my vehicle was unsafe. He showed me the rear subframe bolt that was deteriorated to about half of its original size and that the subframe was rusted heavily and cracked completely through. This was after the recall was done on my vehicle in 1999 for the federal safety agency article no. 98v323000. So the work that was done to keep the subframe from falling is not holding up and it appears that it could break soon.

Filed Jul 1, 2004 · Body · RI

I was notified by my mechanic that my 1991 taurus-station wagon had a recall regarding the sub-frame. He suggested I call rizzo-ford in no. Providence, r.I. On mineral spring ave. When I called I spoke to representative rick marrconte and he agreed that there was a recall and he would fix my car, bring it in he said. A few days later rick calls me back to inform me that not only the nut of the subframe was rotted, but also the subframe itself was rotted and it would cost $900.00 to fix and he told me my car was not worth it. To make a long story short, I played phone tag with the ford motor company hot line which seemed like forever. A sheila informed me that they were willing to pay for the repair if the company agreed to repair it. She later explained they refused to fix my car. This fault in my car almost had me and my 6 year old grandson in an accident. When I told the woman sheila this she explained to me that I should have known when buying this car that I should have called to find out about the recalls. This I do not understand...she wanted me to call and find out if my car was a 'lemon'? Now because this dealership refused to help me it now makes it difficult for me to perhaps go to another ford dealership that may have be able to help me. I am a student @ uri/cce, also working, and taking care of my 80 year old father. Prior to this damage I had just fix this car for $750.00, which I could not afford in the first place. This appears to be dishonest and a way to get people to give ford even more money towards their 'damaging pool'. Is there any recourse I can take? Please advice. Maria d. O'connor

Filed May 23, 2004 · Body, Brakes · NJ

After the recommended 1 year wait for waxing, I decided since the mild washings were continuing to make the car duller I would give it a shine. It was bad enough that paint continued to come off when drying regularly but I was mortified when I tested an area and it looked like water colors were used as paint. After all these years, I have called ford several times with no luck. On one occasion a undisclosed person said it sounded like there was not enough or no clear coat and I should take it to where I purchased it and have them look at it. So luckily the stadium automall in rutherford is directly across the street from where I live. This is also where I purchased it 13 years ago. The man admitted it was dull and a good waxing professionally would help. I told him I would be to embarassed because the paint comes off even when I dry it after a washing. He never checked if they were having problems and told me there was nothing they would do about it.I must point out we are avid ford buyers and my husbands 10 year old truck was re-painted from the same problem. Also as the original owner the recalls listed in your web page on my vehicle were only once reported to me. That the was the child safety catch. Just recently my tie-rod snapped on rt.3 in secaucus, n.j. Luckily for me I am still alive to write to you. P.s. The other things such as rotors excetera have also been done at my expense. My car only just clicked ovr 89,000 miles for goodness sake. This is the best website!! Even if nothing comes out of it.

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Body · 93,858 miles · ND

While driving a loud noise was heard and the steering wheel locked. Vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated the cradle mounting washer and bolts rusted. Dealer installed sub frames rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates and replaced nuts. *ak *cb

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Body · 136,000 miles · OH

After the recall for the rear lower subframe mount was performed, the problem recurred.

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Body · MA

After the dealership stone ham ford,stone ham mass, performed the recall for the subframe corrosion 98 v 323 000, the problem reoccurred.

Filed Oct 16, 2002 · Body · 100,000 miles · IN · crash

The consumer states that the carriage bolt had broken, causing the frame to drop down on the steering, causing a loss of steering. Mr recall#93v106002 scc

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Body · KY

There is a problem with the passenger side rear subframe mounting bolt. Allegedly recall 98v323000 relating to the mount was performed. However consumer was informed that no previous repair work had been done on the passsenger side rear subframe mounting plate. Consequences of the bolt mounting plate failure is that the drop in the subframe from the body has allowed other damage to the pulleys and serpentine belt. Recall notice 92m77 relating to the engine mount failed and had to be replaced.

Filed May 29, 2002 · Body, Transmission · MD

Recall on subframe was done in february 1999, at this time subframe is detaching from the body on drivers side of vehicle.*ak consumer stated that front motor mount was replaced twice. Also front passengers cv axle was replaced twice.

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Body · AL

Rear subframe bolts had corroded. This caused the frame to drop. Problem happened while pulling away from fuel pump. No recalls.