Problems with mounts on the sub-frame of vehicle.*mr
1992 Ford Taurus body complaints
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The rear lower sub frame mount plate nut experienced stress corrosion cracking.
Consumer states while making a left hand turn, there was a noise, in which the subframe had detached from the vehicle, and because the subframe mount failed, it caused the steering to go out, and consumer lost control of the vehicle.
Consuemr states that the right side of the rear subframe has separated from the vehicle and the left rear has started to separate. The vehicle has alreday been repaired under the recall. Please provide additioanl information. Nlm
Consumer states recall repairs were done, however on one occasion while driving consumer could hear a crunching noise and was told that the front subframe bolts were bad, consumer was informed that because of the recall with the rear bolts being bad it caused stress to the front since the frame is all one piece, ford stated that this was not part of the recall and repairs would be at the consumers expense. Brakes were replaced. Front wheel bearings were replaced.
During inspection of vehicle mechanic noticed subframe was corroded to point where motor was ready to drop. There is recall 98v323000, but this vehicle not affected due to VIN.
Consumer took vehicle into dealer on march of 1999 for subframe mounts to be changed under recall 98 v 323 000 at 78,993 miles. In aug 2001 105,000, mounts had to be replaced again. Therewas a clunking and bumping noise. Consumer felt like inside may fall down on the road. Please provide any further infomation.
Rear subframe has corroded. Deaelr claimed recall 98v323000 repairs were performed in march 1999, but defect still exists.
Recall 98v323000. Vehicle was repaired under recall on march 5, 1999. While driving engine separated from motor mounts.
Recall 98v323000; motor mounts broke, causing engine to jump around in engine comparment, and hitting hood when driving. Front and rear mounts broke. There were no parts holding engine in place. Also, recall dealt with same problem; but this vehicle not included due to VIN. Consumer has contacted dealer.
Consumer had an appointment to have recall repair 98v‑323 of the rear lower subframe mount plate nut but when he arrived he was told that there were no more parts available and that parts are installed on a first come first serve basis. Nlm
I have contacted ford motor company customer service (800) 392 3673 since this problem is listed as a recall on your website, but they told me that my vehicle was not part of the recall. I think that since my vehicle is exhibiting the problem, it should be included.
Recall 98v323000/subframe: recall repairs was made in jan 1999; now the problem have reoccurred. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs was already done, and nothing else would be done. Feel free to provide any further details.
Single thump sound when shifted the automatic transmission to reverse, then shift to go forward the engine suddenly raced causing the car to accelerate uncontrollably. Due to idle air control located on top of the engine broke, causing engine to race at top speed, engine came loose from the mounts, flown up striking the underside of the hood and breaking the idle air control, subframe mount bolts were replaced.
Rear subframe mounts broke in half due to corrosion . A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
The motor mounts repaired under recall 98v‑323 then failed again. Nlm
Hood latch failed.
Consumer did not have recall work performed due to lack of parts and dealership problem.(speed control)
Consumer was not notified of the recall (98v‑323 sub frame mounts), due to lack of knowledge the vehicle experienced several failures from excessive wear (motor mounts, strut & mount, sway bar link) prior to recall repair of the sub frame mounts. Mjs
Whenever the vehicle came to a stop there was a clunking noise present due to a broken weld on the subframe. Part of the problem was not fixed under a recall.
During recall repair consumer was not able to obtain the proper paper work, due to dealership problem. (98v‑323) mjs
Consumer requesting full reimbursement of charges for recall repair (98v‑323), consumer had repair completed however was charged for recall work.
Rec' recall notice in the mail #98v323000. Notifed dealer. Appont set for march. Dealer called back later & cancelled due to no parts being available to repair the subframe.
Rec'd recall notice 98v323000 in mail & contacted dealer for appointment. After arriving, was informed no parts for subframe were available. Been calling off/on during the last few months & still no parts.
Vehicle experienced failure of recall component prior to notice (98s36 (mounts). Mjs
Recall 98v32300, rear subframe mounts. Dealer has claimed that they have had no parts since february.
Recall 98v323000, rear subframe mounts. Owner contacted dealer on mar. 12th 1999, and was told that he can't get recall work taken care of until july 12th 1999.
Consumer received a recall notice on the 23 of february, 99 regarding rear sub-frame mounts malfunctioning. He made an appointment with the dealer three times. After the third time the dealer informed owner the the parts were not available.
Vehicle recall 98v‑323 on the body mounts does not include the motor mounts which have broken. Mjs
Dealer has no parts available to remedy recall problem. Recall number 98v323000. Please give any further details.
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