1992 Ford Taurus body problems

Filed Apr 26, 2010 · Body · 72,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford taurus. While the contact was driving approximately 5 MPH, he heard a loud noise and the rear corners of the subframe fell off of the vehicle. The subframe bolts on the rear end of the vehicle were covered with rust which caused the steering wheel to become unstable. The contact referenced recall 98v323000 (component: structure: frame and members) but the dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall; he was informed that he would be responsible for all repair costs. He called the manufacturer who confirmed what the dealer stated. The current and failure mileages were approximately 72,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Body · 185,600 miles · DE

K-frame(sub frame)fell. Both times while driving, but both times at low speeds. Frame fell and I could not steer car. Both times my transmission was serviced. 1st time may, 2006, was due to faulty bushings and washers. 2nd time, frame broke, rusted, gone. All at the prescribed location and problem that LED to recall. Am I driving a death trap, is ford responsible for the repair, is it my fault, the transmission guys fault or fords ? Please help me. By the grace of god I was spared being on the open roadway, but if I had and my family was with me we would have been killed. When this happens, the weight of the engine and trans. Falls directly on the steering, I absolutely can not steer the car. Please someone respond to me before something else happens. Thank you !

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Body · MA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle became difficult to steer at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who replaced the body mounts at the rear sub frame. The dealer and manufacturer have been alerted and agree the vehicle is included in the federal safety agency recall, # 98v323000 concerning the frame and members. However, both refuse to reimburse for the repair.

Filed Jul 28, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 154,553 miles · NH

Dt: 1992 ford taurus. The u shaped housing that holds up the engine rusted. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle. The right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also, the front, emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the key broken in the ignition. There were other problems with the vehicle. The consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house. He had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad. He took it back the auction house and he kept the title. Consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer . The incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle. It was taken back to capital auction 603‑622‑9058.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Body · 146,444 miles · NY

I was proceeding after waiting for a traffic signal when I heard a loud pop. I hesitated for a moment, then proceeded slowly and discovered that it was very difficult to turn the steering wheel. I was able to pull into a parking lot; I called aaa for service. After the car was hoisted onto a flatbed truck I noticed that the engine cradle had disconnected from the frame at two points just about one-third of the way back from the front of the car and had dropped down about 6 inches. The two mounting bolts were pointing upward from the connecting points on the engine cradle. I had the car taken to the ford dealer where I had purchased it. They said there was $1200.00 in damages and that ford does not have a program in place offering no-cost repair of the failure. I contacted ford and they confirmed that. The car had been previously recalled for that particular safety defect and I had the repair done in july of 1999.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Body · 191,000 miles · OH

While driving 35 MPH trailing arm broke without warning. As a result, the entire frame of the vehicle collapsed onto the tires.

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Body · 100,000 miles · FL

While driving at any speed the driver heard a loud clunky noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The mechanic indicated that the motor mounts were broke. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Body · 100,005 miles · FL

Motor mount failed. Vin: [xxx]. 1998 ford taurus gl. Corrosion problem. See the federal safety agency recall no. 98v323. Although this car was purchased and registered in fl it had been driven in new york for a considerable time in the early years. All owners of this vehicle and not just the owners in the northern states should have been notified of the potential failure and covered under the recall it the cars were exposed to road salt. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 10, 2003 · Body · OH

Vehicle experienced the same defect with sub frame corrosion as stated in recall 98v323000. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

Filed Oct 10, 2003 · Body · OH

Vehicle experienced the same defect with sub frame corrosion as stated in recall 98v323000. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.