1993 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable recall: coil springs
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 6, 1998. It covers about 281,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 281,000
- reported
- May 6, 1998
- owners notified
- Nov 4, 1998
- related complaints
- 216
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of new york, michigan, ohio, illinois, wisconsin, pennsylvania, massachusetts, indiana, new jersey, maine, connecticut, new hampshire, rhode island, vermont, minnesota, iowa, missouri, kentucky, maryland, delaware, and west virginia. The front coil springs can fracture as a result of corrosion in combination with small cracks in the springs.
- Risk
- The front tire could deflate due to a broken front coil spring contacting the tire, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spring catcher bracket which will prevent a fractured spring from contacting a tire.
Recall number 98V094000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Taurus 1993 1993
- Mercury Sable 1993 1993
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 216 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 98V094000
Is there a recall on the 1993 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable coil springs?
Yes. Recall 98V094000, reported on May 6, 1998, covers about 281,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V094000?
Dealers will install a spring catcher bracket which will prevent a fractured spring from contacting a tire.
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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