Body has separated from frame, there is a recall 98v323000, but this vehicle is not affected.
1991 Ford Taurus body complaints
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Subframe to body mount bolts repeatedly became corroded and rust out. Consumer has had to replace subframe s on all three of ford, taurus no accident has occurred. However ,this defect could result in loss of control. (VIN #'s for vehicles: [xxx], [xxx], and [xxx].) please provide any additional information. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driver's side door stricker came lose, stricker has been replaced. Cj
When driving at any speed the motor is racing. Also, there is some knocking and rattling noise coming from the vehicle. When shifting gears there is a loud noise. Consumer had the subframe replaced.
While driving at 25 MPH the subframe drop from under the vehicle causing no steering ability which resulted in vehicle hitting a pole.
Consumer was sent recall notice 98v323. Contacted the dealer, dealer stated vehicle was not included in the recall, and refused to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.
While driving at 25 MPH and without no prior warning, subframe fell off from under the vehicle, and the steering became very difficult which affected the control of the vehicle. Also, there was some type of grinding noise and vibration within the steering.
While driving at 30 MPH there was some type of knocking noise coming from under the vehicle, and there was a vibration within the steering. Consumer took the vehicle in for the recall repairs. However, when driving the vehicle after the recall repair work was done, the problem started again. Recall 93v106.002.
Received recall 98v323000. Contacted dealer & took vehicle in on appointed day. Repairs were done. After receiving vehicle, the recall remedy failed on subframe. The frame would shift & make noise. Would bend steering when making sharp turns.ak
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notice (98v‑323). Mjs
The front motor mounts broke. Also, rear sub-frame mounts are shearing off. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
The federal safety agency recall 98v323/ manufacturer's recall 98s36. Rear subframe corrosion. When driving there was a banging, and the front end shook. Front subframe corrosion is exactly like the rear problem. Dealer contacted and could remedy the problem. The problem still exists. Provide further information.
Vehicle was experiencing corrosion around the subframe mounts. The brackets needed replacing on the subrame, recall 98v323000. Vehicle was not under recall due to VIN, but has the same problems.
Front bolts and mounts have rusted. A recall was issued on the rear bolts. The manufacturer has been notified.
Recall repair work on the body mounts refused due to lack of parts. (98v‑323).mjs
The rear mounting plate had corroded/rusted. This caused the suspension to go through the body of the vehicle.
Consumer was driving approximately 15mph when vehicle lost power, vehicle would not move, although the engine was still running on an incline. There was a bulletin 94-m84-ax4s for the transaxle consumer received a recall notice. Dealership looked at vehicle, and said there was no problem, in warranty, 14.000 miles later problem occurred. Recall 93v106.
Loose/corroding body mounts broke, causing engine/transmission to break/bind steering components and damage front tires and tie rod prior to recall notification. (93v-10602)
Recall 98s36 (rear lower subframe mount plate nut) not performed in a timely manner due to dealer scheduling.
Subframe mount/cradle bolts/corroded/failed, causing cradle to drop prior to recall notification, caused steering to lock up, also damaged transmission which later had to be replaced. (98v‑323)
Vehicle experienced recall related failure to the sub-frame support bushings prior to recall notice, however the bushings are not included in the recall notice only sub-frame, denied refund on bushings. (98v‑323).
Recall work not able to be completed on the rear sub-frame mounts due to lack of parts.
Had received recall notice 98v323000 & contacted dealer. After arriving was informed that they did not have any parts. Did not furnish date when parts would be available. Dealer said he only received enough parts for vehicles that they had sold.
The front body mounts broke off, causing the engine to jump up when acclerating, which may cause an accident. Please provide further information.
Recall 98v323000/manufacturer 98s36; rear subframe mounts broke due to excessive rust/corrosion on the transmission frame. Dealer contacted and this vehicle does not comply to the recall. Problem still exists.
Transmission has failed twice. The first time was in 5/97. Motor mounts broke, causing engine to lay on transmission, which also was replaced. Second time, motor mounts broke, and the same thing happened. Consumer received a recall notice for motor mounts.
I have failed to understand why all I have had with my vehicle was problems till this day.
Motor mounts failed as well as the axles as a direct result of recall on subframes, causing difficult steering.
Recall work completed on rear subframe body mounts however failed.
Motor mounts and body mounts continually coming out.
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