Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle. Suddenly, the steering wheel locked up without warning. The day before the failure occurred, the driver heard a loud clunking noise outside of the vehicle. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to his residence. The driver inspected the vehicle and stated that the rear subframe mount attachments failed. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members), although the failures were identical. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
1995 Ford Taurus body complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. While driving 25 MPH, the contact experienced difficulty with the steering. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they discovered excessive corrosion on both rear corners of the frame. In addition, the subframe dropped. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). The contact would have to assume responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 64,980.
I took my car into a garage, and they told me the rear corners of cradle mount are rusted so badly, the mechanic could put his finger through the holes. He said it was not safe to drive, especially on the highway. That if I hit a big bump, the rear corners where it was attached could break away and only the front mounts would be holding it. I saw on the federal safety agency web site that there was a recall for this exact problem. I called ford, and they said that even though my car make, model and year was listed, my car wasn't included in that recall, but they offered to sell me a new car instead of repairing it. My car is a 1995 ford taurus.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. While making a turn, a bolt detached from the subframe. As a result, steering became difficult and affected the contact's control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the ford dealer, but it has not yet been repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v323000 (structure: frame and members). The speed and failure mileage were unknown.
Driving vehicle normal, making right hand turn, heard loud thumb which vibrated threw floor boards. Continued driving until a suitable place was found to pull the vehicle over (work aprox .75 miles from incident). Called family member to look at vehicle. Damage noticed: rear right side (passenger side) subframe/engine cradle had rusted to the point the securing elements had disintegrated and allowed the subframe/cradle to drop down. This resulted in a vehicle which is unsafe to drive and the steering wheel alignment to be out of adjustment by est. 10 degrees right. Several searches on the net indicate like problems with same vehicle model and year the federal safety agency campaign id: 98v323000, however ford customer hotline claims this vehicle was not included although the model and year are identical.
Was driving and almost lost control of vehicle. Found engine and transmission mounting rusted and broke when I took it in to my belle tire mechanics to see what was wrong.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the driver and passenger side front bolts failed, causing the subframe to give way. The engine fell to the ground and the vehicle was towed to a garage. The air conditioning and power steering were ruined due to the failure. Recall number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members) was referenced. The vehicle has been repaired. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 102,000. The consumer stated the AC and power steering has not been repaired. The consumer stated the failure was due to improper design of the bolt of choice, the consumer believed the bolt should have been stainless steel. Updated 12/12/07
Tl*- the contact stated that he found recall 98v323000 for the 1995 ford taurus on 05/1999. He misplaced this letter years ago. He took the vehicle to a ford dealership, and they stated that they couldn't find the recall for structure: frame & member . He stated that the dealership would not fix this recall for him. The contact took the vehicle sayville ford in sayville, ny, and they informed the contact that they couldn't repair the recall. The contact stated that he called the manufacturer, and they informed the contact that the vehicle is not involved in the recall. The failure mileage was 30,000, and the current mileage was 93,400. *ak the consumer would like ford to honor the recall regardless of the fact the consumer misplaced and found the document at later date. The consumer provided the recall letter. Update 5/4/07
Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall the federal safety agency 98v323000 concerning the structure frame and members. This vehicle is experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. There have been no further problems since the repairs. *ak updated 11/16/2005 -
Dt: contact states the left front sub frame bolt broke in half, leaving the sub frame down about four inches. The service dealer said it would be very difficult and time consuming to repair the vehicle. A recall issued on the rear sub frame bolt.
1995 taurus was recalled for the subframe mount, 98s36. Recall work done june 24, 1999. Subframe mount failed due to rust on december 15, 2004. Car parked and is not safe to drive. Contacted local ford dealer on january 3, 2005 and have heard nothing.
Consumer received a recall letter . Took the vehicle to dealer for repairs. However, consumer felt that repairs were done. Contacted ford corporation. However, the problem recurred.
Request for refund for services paid to replace the engine mounting bolts. *mr (the recall work was made on the vehicle back in april 2002) recall# 98v323000. There was a metallic humming vibration sound on cold engine starts. The noise would be heard for the first few minutes. *sc
I have a 1995 ford taurus , last year the rear coil spring broke while driving and made the car seem like it hit something . I did not lose control but it did make the ccar swerve . This was either through my action or the action of the coil spring breaking. About 2 weeks ago I was driving and the drivers front coil spring broke , this made the car suddendly pull to the left . I tell myself I was lucky I was not travelling at a higher speed. I did not have an accident but it pulled the car enough I went into the opposite lane. Being this was the second coil spring that failed I looked at the other 2 and discovered that the right front coil spring was broken also . It was broken near the top on the last spirial and did not make the car drop down much . So I guess there could be many cars like this where people are not aware the spring is even broken. Also in november of 2003 I had to have repairs to the the cradle bushing replaced for the rear subframe . This time I just was turning right from a stop sign when it broke and did not lose control but it made the car pull / steer to the right . I was told by the dealer this was a recall on certin vehicles but not on mine .
Consumer received recall 98v323000 concerning sub frame corrosion. Both rear corners of the sub frame dropped while driving 35 MPH. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed the consumer that recall repairs were done, and nothing else will be done at this time.
Rear body mount bushing fell off, causing the body mount to rust. *ak the consumer's VIN was not included.
The speedometer failed. *jb the dealer told the consumer to call ford regional. The speedometer was erratic.
The motor mounts cracked, which caused the engine to pull out of the transmission.
While driving at a low speed, vehicle lost steering control. Dealer inspected vehicle and notified consumer that subframe diconnected from vehicle. Vehicle was repaired under recall 98v323000, and part was not covered under warranty and recall. *ak dealer found steering gear cracked. Subframe bushings and washers were worn and missing. Steering gear and subframe bushing were replaced. Airbag light flashing. Clockspring assembly replaced.
Consumer stated the door panels and molding strip on all 4 doors of vehicle are coming off, this is the second reoccurrence, and the dealer has been notified. The problem is causing the doors not to shut properly. *ak. Also there was water coming out of the exhaust, which caused the muffler to rust.
Consumer states vehicle is losing water and antifreeze and on occasion is running hot and missing. Consumer recevied recall notice relating to head gasket failure. However, when diagnosed by dealership, dealer claimed could not find anything wrong. Consumer's personal mechanic found water and antifreeze was leaking down onto the pistons and rusting the spark plugs, and causing damage to the radiator and thermostat. However, even though there was a recall notice for the head gaskets, it was replaced at owners expense. Consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Vehicle was serviced in june of 1999 for recall 98v323000. When consumer had vehicle examined for mechanical problems she was informed that subframe mounting bolts were cracked, and was charged for repairs. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Consumer had found cracks on hatchback hydraulic cylinder which had had caused door to misalign, and could be disattached from vehicle.
When opening front doors the retainer fails to keep the door open causing it to spring back and strike consumers legs. Nlm
Motor mounts broke. There was recall 98v32300/ subframe corrosion, but this vehicle was not affected. *ak the consumer had four motor mounts replaced.
What happened to recall 98v323000 concerning subframe corrosion.
Front subframe broke, causing vehicle to fall forward. Please give any further details.
Recall 98v323000/ manufacturer's recall 98s36/ rear subframe. Dealer cannot repair recall until december, 2000.
Recall 98v323000/ rear subframe. Dealer cannot repair under recall until dec 2000.
Speedometer head has failed again, original head failed under warranty and was replaced by ford, the replacement head has now failed leaving me with no idea what speed I am traveling at...ford is quoting a price of five hundred dollars plus for repairing this item again...my thoughts are that both the original part and the replacement part were defective..they both failed at about the same mileage. It is unconscionable for them to expect an owner to pay for this repair when it appears that they are supplying defective parts!
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