1993 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 4, 1993. It covers about 212 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 212
reported: Jan 4, 1993
owners notified: May 7, 1993
related complaints: 160

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

What is wrong: Anti-lock brake system controllers designed for rear wheel drive cars may have been installed on these front wheel drive cars..
Risk: This could result in reduced braking ability and possiblevehicle accident.
Remedy: Replace the rear wheel drive ABS controller with a front wheel drive ABS controller.

Recall number 93V023000

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus 1993 1993
Mercury Sable 1993 1993

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 160 complaints about brakes problems.

1993 Ford Taurus 1993 Mercury Sable

Questions about recall 93V023000

Is there a recall on the 1993 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?

Yes. Recall 93V023000, reported on January 4, 1993, covers about 212 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V023000?

Replace the rear wheel drive ABS controller with a front wheel drive ABS controller.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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