RECALL 98V009000/98S01; WHILE DRIVING LIGHTS KEPT GOING OFF AND ON. WHEN TAKEN APART THE SWITCH HAD BEEN BURN., DEALER AND MANUFACTURER AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALL, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK TEHE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. CONSUMER IS TRYING TO GET THE BILLS REINBURSED , SINCE THE PROBLEM BECAM…
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RECALL 98V009000/98S01; WHILE DRIVING LIGHTS KEPT GOING OFF AND ON. WHEN TAKEN APART THE SWITCH HAD BEEN BURN., DEALER AND MANUFACTURER AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE RECALL, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK TEHE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. CONSUMER IS TRYING TO GET THE BILLS REINBURSED , SINCE THE PROBLEM BECAME A SAFETY RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #831252
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 1998
Exterior Lighting
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 98V00900, MANUFACTURER'S RECAL 98S01, HEADLIGHTS. ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED.THE DEALER STATED PARTS NOT ARE AVAILABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #828758
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 1998
Exterior Lighting
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WIRING CAME APART CAUSING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO STICK INTO PARKED GEAR AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE.
NHTSA ODI #541946
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 1998
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE, OTHER 1994 TAURUS MODELS RECALLED FOR THIS FAILURE, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS DENIED DUE TO VIN #.
NHTSA ODI #538523
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 1998
Exterior Lighting
RECALL 98V009000 AND MANUFACTURER RECALL 98S01, HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER HAS MOVED AND IS NOT IN BUSINESS. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONSUMER DRIVE 100 MILES FOR SERVICE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #824912
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 1998
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONNECTOR IS MELTED. PROBLEM IS THE SAMES AS RECALL #98S01, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED.
NHTSA ODI #537540
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 1998
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHT SWITCH LOCATED ON DASH BOARD WILL OVERHEAT, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE UNEXPECTEDLY. NO WARNING GIVEN, MANUFACTURER CLAIMS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #824483
Mileage unknown · May 5, 1998
Exterior Lighting
HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED, RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO VIN#.
NHTSA ODI #535129
Mileage unknown · Mar 3, 1998
Exterior Lighting
REAR CUT OFF SWITCH FAILED DUE TO CORROSION FROM WATER LEAKAGE, CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS CAN GO OUT FOR BRIEF INTERVALS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION CAN AFFECT A DRIVER'S ABILITY TO NAVIGATE THE ROADWAY AND REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLIGHT SWITCH THAT INCORPORATES A CRICUIT BREAKER OF REVISED DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR AND WIRING, IF NEEDED.
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.
THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AND LOW TEMPERATURES, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAN BECOME BLOCKED OR FROZEN WITH SNOW. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT ROTATE AND COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
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
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RQ99017 · Front Suspension Spring
Opened Aug 9, 1999 · Closed Feb 16, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
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
EA96019 · Headlight Failure
Opened Jul 31, 1996 · Closed Jan 26, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
EXCESSIVE HEAT IN AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSED THAT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OPEN FOR TIME PERIODS OF VARYING LENGTH TO COOL OFF.OPENING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THIS MANNER INTERRUPTS ELECTRIC CURRENT FLOW TO THE HEADLIGHTS, SHUTTING THEM OFF.HEADLIGHT OUTAGES HAVE RANGER FROM BRIEF FLICKERS (LESS THAN ONE SECOND) TO GREATER THAN 20 SECONDS.OVER TIME, THE OUTAGES GROW IN LENGTH AND DURATION BECAUSE OF HEAT-INDUCED DETERIORATION OF THE SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING.RECALL 98V-009 WILL APPLY TO APPROXIMATELY 506,000 TAURUS, SABLE, MARK VIII, AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 1-DEC.-92 THROUGH 30-SEP-93 AT THE ATLANTA, CHICAGO,AND WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANTS.87% OF MY 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE AND 97% OF MY 1993-1995 MARK VIII WARRANTY REPAIRS (HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT) INVOLVED VEHICLES BUILT DURING THE DEC. 92 - OCT. 93 BUILD RANGE.
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.
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