NHTSA recall 91V134000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1990 Ford Taurus
- 1990 Lincoln Continental
- 1990 Mercury Sable
- 1991 Ford Taurus
- 1991 Lincoln Continental
- 1991 Mercury Sable
All model years NHTSA lists
1986 Ford Taurus, 1987 Ford Taurus, 1988 Ford Taurus, 1989 Ford Taurus, 1990 Ford Taurus, 1991 Ford Taurus, 1988 Lincoln Continental, 1989 Lincoln Continental, 1990 Lincoln Continental, 1991 Lincoln Continental, 1986 Mercury Sable, 1987 Mercury Sable, 1988 Mercury Sable, 1989 Mercury Sable, 1990 Mercury Sable, 1991 Mercury Sable.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 91V134000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.