1990-1995 Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental and others recall: frame and members

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 16, 1998. It covers about 2,697,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,697,000
reported: Dec 16, 1998
owners notified: Jan 18, 1999
related complaints: 610

Structure: frame and members

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Risk: If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

Recall number 98V323000

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus 1990-1995 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Lincoln Continental 1990-1994 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
Mercury Sable 1990-1995 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 610 complaints about body problems.

1992 Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus 1994 Ford Taurus 1995 Ford Taurus 1991 Lincoln Continental 1992 Lincoln Continental 1993 Lincoln Continental 1994 Lincoln Continental 1992 Mercury Sable 1993 Mercury Sable 1994 Mercury Sable 1995 Mercury Sable

Questions about recall 98V323000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1995 Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental and others frame and members?

Yes. Recall 98V323000, reported on December 16, 1998, covers about 2,697,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V323000?

Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

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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