1996 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable recall: lamp
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 25, 1996. It covers about 76,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 76,500
- reported
- Jan 25, 1996
- owners notified
- Feb 21, 1996
- related complaints
- 92
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- The brake system fluid level indicator lamp switch can malfunction. This does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: if the switch malfuntions, the brake system warning lamp will either remain illuminated continuously or fail to light as intended when the fluid level falls to a certain level. In either case, the vehicle operator would not be warned of a low brake fluid level condition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake system fluid level indicator lamp switches.
Recall number 96V016000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Taurus 1996 1996
- Mercury Sable 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 92 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 96V016000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable lamp?
Yes. Recall 96V016000, reported on January 25, 1996, covers about 76,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V016000?
Dealers will replace the brake system fluid level indicator lamp switches.
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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