NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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649 reportsMileage unknown · Oct 2, 2000
Tires
2 TIRES WITH PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 9 MONTHS. THIRD TIRE SUFFERED COMPLETE, VIOLENT TREAD SEPARATION AT FREEWAY SPEED. DAMAGED WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER. TRIPPED FUEL EMERGENCY CUTOFF DUE TO VIOLENT SEPARATION. CONTROL OF VEHICLE NOT LOST, BUT SURE SCARED THE KIDS. 3 OF 4 COOPER TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATI…
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2 TIRES WITH PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 9 MONTHS. THIRD TIRE SUFFERED COMPLETE, VIOLENT TREAD SEPARATION AT FREEWAY SPEED. DAMAGED WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER. TRIPPED FUEL EMERGENCY CUTOFF DUE TO VIOLENT SEPARATION. CONTROL OF VEHICLE NOT LOST, BUT SURE SCARED THE KIDS. 3 OF 4 COOPER TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: U9URC17057 TIRESIZE: 205/65R15)
NHTSA ODI #733187
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2000
Tires
WHILE DRIVING, COOPER GUARDMENS #SCR TIRE P205/70R14 LPLIT ALL THE DOWN ON THE SIDEWALL ON, TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM SEARS, DOT PLT9FEKR136. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #871120
Mileage unknown · Sep 16, 2000
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKING A CODE. FORD WANTS $600. TO REPAIR A REAR SENSOR. AIR BAG WILL NOT ACTIVATE IN A CRASH UNTIL THIS EXCESSIVE REPAIR AMOUNT IS PAID TO REPAIR. WE NEED HELP WITH THIS SAFETY ITEM, PLEASE.
NHTSA ODI #731635
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
AMPLIFIER FOR CRUISE CONTROL HAS BECAME DEFECTIVE, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO STICK TO FLOOR AT VARIOUS TIMES UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER MUST SHUTDOWN VEHICLE, AND TURN OFF THE IGINTION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. ONCE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED PEDAL WILL RELEASE ITSELF. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE AMPLIFIER AND CRUISE CONTROL ELECTRICAL AND VACUUM B…
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AMPLIFIER FOR CRUISE CONTROL HAS BECAME DEFECTIVE, CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO STICK TO FLOOR AT VARIOUS TIMES UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER MUST SHUTDOWN VEHICLE, AND TURN OFF THE IGINTION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. ONCE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED PEDAL WILL RELEASE ITSELF. DEALER DISCONNECTED THE AMPLIFIER AND CRUISE CONTROL ELECTRICAL AND VACUUM BOX.*AK
NHTSA ODI #869252
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2000
Tires
OUR FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME WAY AS THE CURRENTLY RECALLED TIRES. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE 210 FWY IN PASADENA AFTER AN HOUR-LONG DRIVE ON A HOT DAY IN SEPT. OUR TIRE "EXPLODED" IN AN UNUSUAL WAY: THE TREAD SIMPLY CAME DETACHED FROM THE TIRE. IT WAS NOT A "BLOW-OUT" IN THE USUAL SENSE--THE TIRE BE…
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OUR FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME WAY AS THE CURRENTLY RECALLED TIRES. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE 210 FWY IN PASADENA AFTER AN HOUR-LONG DRIVE ON A HOT DAY IN SEPT. OUR TIRE "EXPLODED" IN AN UNUSUAL WAY: THE TREAD SIMPLY CAME DETACHED FROM THE TIRE. IT WAS NOT A "BLOW-OUT" IN THE USUAL SENSE--THE TIRE BENEATH THE TREAD WAS UNDAMAGED. THE TIRE WAS RELATIVELY NEW WITH MUCH TREAD-DEPTH LEFT ON IT. WHEN THE TREAD DETACHED, IT STRUCK THE REAR END OF THE CAR AND ACTIVATED THE FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN. THANKFULLY, WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE FWY, BUT WERE IN EXTREME DANGER OF BEING REAR-ENDED, POSSIBLY LEADING TO INJURIES OR DEATH. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAD HAPPENED TO OUR FIRESTONE TIRES. ALL FOUR OF THE ORIGINAL FIRSTONE TIRES WE HAD PURCHASED IN 1993 HAD LOST TREAD IN THE SAME WAY, AND HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE FIRESTONE DEALER AT A REDUCED COST (THE REAR 2 TIRES IN 1995 AND THE FRONT 2 IN 1997, ALL OF THEM FR680 205/65R15). THE DEALER ASSURED US THAT THE REPLACMENT TIRES WOULD PERFORM WELL. BUT ALL FAILED IN THE SAME WAY--THE TREAD CAME DETACHED, SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY. MY TRUST IN FIRESTONE LEAD ME TO REPLACE ALL THESE DEFECTIVE TIRES WITH IDENTICAL MODELS, BELIEVING THAT THE FIRST 4 MUST HAVE BEEN "FLUKES" AND THAT THE OTHERS WOULD BE FINE. BUT THEY WERE NOT; THE 5TH REPLACEMENT WAS THE LAST STRAW, WE SOLD THE CAR IN DECEMBER 1997 AND NEVER AGAIN PURCHASED FIRESTONES. PLEASE PLACE THESE TIRES UNDER SCRUTINY AS WELL, THERE MAY BE SEVERAL PEOPLE IN 4-DOOR SEDANS DRIVING WITH THESE UNSAFE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: FR680 TIRE SIZE: 205/65R15 )
NHTSA ODI #729592
Mileage unknown · Aug 29, 2000
Wheels
THE WHEEL MELTED IN A MANNER THAT CAUSED IT TO COME OFF THE AXLE; THE RETAINING WHEEL NUTS WERE COMPLETELY BYPASSED AND TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE. HAD MY SON BEEN ON THE FREEWAY.... PROBABLE SERIOUS INJURY TO HIMSELF AND OTHERS. K&S SERVICEMAN SAID HE HAD SEEN EVEN WORSE SITUATIONS WITH MELTDOWNS OF WHEEL. WHAT IDIOTS USE OTHER THAN…
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THE WHEEL MELTED IN A MANNER THAT CAUSED IT TO COME OFF THE AXLE; THE RETAINING WHEEL NUTS WERE COMPLETELY BYPASSED AND TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE. HAD MY SON BEEN ON THE FREEWAY.... PROBABLE SERIOUS INJURY TO HIMSELF AND OTHERS. K&S SERVICEMAN SAID HE HAD SEEN EVEN WORSE SITUATIONS WITH MELTDOWNS OF WHEEL. WHAT IDIOTS USE OTHER THAN STEEL FOR THE WHEEL? HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED BECAUSE OF THIS?
NHTSA ODI #729394
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2000
Power Train
I AM REPORTING MY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE, THAT HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE 1991 TRANSMISSIONS IN FORD'S WERE"KNOWN TO BE BAD" . I AM A SINGLE INCOME PERSON WITH 3 KIDS. I PAID SOMEONE $1200 TO FIX MY TRANSSMISSION. I DROVE IT LESS THAN 1 WEEEK AND IT WENT AGAIN. I CALLED THE PERSON …
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I AM REPORTING MY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE, THAT HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE 1991 TRANSMISSIONS IN FORD'S WERE"KNOWN TO BE BAD" . I AM A SINGLE INCOME PERSON WITH 3 KIDS. I PAID SOMEONE $1200 TO FIX MY TRANSSMISSION. I DROVE IT LESS THAN 1 WEEEK AND IT WENT AGAIN. I CALLED THE PERSON AND TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND NOW HE HAS HAD THE CAR FOR OVER 1 YEAR BECAUSE HE CANNOT FIX IT AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AGAIN TO GET IT FIXED. I KNOW THAT IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM. BUT!! I FEEL THAT BECAUSE I HAVE CALLED AND TALKED TO SO MANY PEOPLE (DEALERS, TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS AND OTHER OWNERS OF 1991 FORD TAURUS') AND THEY ALL HAVE SAID THE SAME THING. THAT THE TRANSMISSIONS ARE BAD AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, AND THAT ALOT OF TIMES EVEN WHEN FIXED (LIKE IN MY CASE, I BELIEVE) THEY CANNOT BE FIXED PROPERLY. SO, AS OF RIGHT NOW I AM OUT A CAR THAT I PAID $7,100 FOR AND THE $1200 DOLLARS FOR A TRANSMISSION. THE PERSON I HAD FIX MY TRANSSMISSION IS A CERTIFIED TRANSSMISSION SPECIALIST BUT I KNOW HE DID HIS JOB IN TRYING TO FIX IT. NOW HE DOESN'T HAVE THE MONEY TO TRY TO FIX IT AND I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE!! I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBITY FOR THE 1991 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
NHTSA ODI #728315
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2000
Power Train
MY DAUTHER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 M.P.H. AND THE TRANSMATION WENT OUT. IT GAVE NO SINE OF IT GOING OUT. SHE WAS BARALY ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER CARS *AK
NHTSA ODI #727565
Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 2000
Power Train
CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED MAY OF 1999, AND ON 9TH OF AUGUST VEHICLE STARTED TO MISS. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, TRANSMISSION WAS TOTALLY GONE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #867368
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2000
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WENT TO PULL UP TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IT POPS OUT OF GEAR TO NEUTRAL. HAVE TO REVERSE THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO PUT IT BACK IN GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PISTON IS BAD IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NOT UNDER WARRAN…
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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WENT TO PULL UP TO A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IT POPS OUT OF GEAR TO NEUTRAL. HAVE TO REVERSE THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO PUT IT BACK IN GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PISTON IS BAD IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #864731
Official recalls
4Dec 16, 1998
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Feb 26, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT. IF ENOUGH WATER ACCUMULATES, IT COULD FREEZE WITHIN A LOW AREA OF THE CABLE ROUTING WHEN EXPOSED TO A LONG TERM COLD SOAK AT TEMPERATURES AT LEAST SEVERAL DEGREES BELOW FREEZING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVER CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED USING THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BOOT TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE.
May 11, 1992
CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THERE IS A DANGER OF AIR DEPRIVATION, HYPERTHERMIA,AND/OR PANIC RESPONSE TO A CHILD WHO HAS LOCKED HIMSELF OR HERSELF INTO THECOMPARTMENT, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF ASPHYXIATION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE SELF-LATCHING ASSEMBLY CURRENTLY USED IN THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH A LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAN ONLY BE CLOSED WITH A KEY.
Aug 6, 1991
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SEVERELY CORRODED ROTORS MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE NEARTHE INNER EDGES OF THE BRAKE DISCS RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS,HIGHER THAN NORMAL PEDAL EFFORTS, LOUD GRINDING NOISES, AND MODERATE PULLS WHENTHE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS MAY INCREASE MINIMUMSTOPPING DISTANCES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
14SQ98008 · Audio System Fires
Opened May 4, 1998 · Closed May 8, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
DP96014 · Defective Air Bag Crash Sensor
Opened Nov 14, 1996 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
CFAS SENT A FOLLOW-UP LETTER ON DECEMBER 12, 1996, TO CHANGE THE INTENT OF THE PETITION TO AIRBAG AGGRESSIVITY AND DEPLOYMENT VARIABILITY.NHTSA RECEIVED THE LETTER ON 12/12/96; ACCORDINGLY, THE PETITION DUE DAY WAS CHANGED TO APRIL 12, 1997.CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS FOR THE 1991-92 CHEVROLET CORSICA/BERETTA, 1990-92 FORD TAURUS, AND 1994-96 CHRYSLER MINIVANS ARE DEFECTIVE.CFAS ALLEGE THAT INFORMATION ON LOW SPEED CRASHES HERE OCCUPANTS HAVE SUFFERED FATAL INJURIES SUGGESTS [THAT THE ABOVE VEHICLES] HAVE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS.
EA96024 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Sep 30, 1996 · Closed Apr 15, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
PE96033 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened May 2, 1996 · Closed Sep 30, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
IN DECEMBER 1995, FORD RECALLED 119,313 VEHICLES IN CANADA TO REMEDY THE SUBJECT CONDITION IN CERTAIN 1992-95 TAURUS, SABLE, TEMPO, TOPAZ AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES.FORD IS AWARE OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS OCCURRING IN NORTHERN REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, BUT MAINTAINS THAT THE FREQUENCIES DO NOT WARRANT A FINDING OF AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
DP95004 · Alleged Defective Tie Rods
Opened Aug 8, 1995 · Closed Aug 30, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE TIE RODS
EA94008 · Broken Tie Rods
Opened Feb 16, 1994 · Closed Feb 27, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE93100 · Polycast Road Wheel Cracks
Opened Dec 2, 1993 · Closed Jun 30, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
PE93070 · Failure Of Wheel Studs
Opened Jul 27, 1993 · Closed Nov 22, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
PE93065 · Underbody Fuel Line Fails
Opened Jul 15, 1993 · Closed Nov 30, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE93058 · Broken Tie Rods
Opened Jun 15, 1993 · Closed Feb 16, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
EA92040 · SUB-FRM/UNIBODY Absor.fail
Opened Nov 30, 1992 · Closed Jun 30, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure
There is no summary currently available
Structure
There is no summary currently available
EA91042 · Storage Compar Suffocation
Opened Oct 28, 1991 · Closed May 21, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
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DP91013 · ANTI-LOCK Brakes
Opened Sep 24, 1991 · Closed Jan 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
PE91108 · Storage Compar Suffocation
Opened Aug 1, 1991 · Closed Oct 28, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
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