NHTSA recall 98V323000
Structure · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1990 Ford Taurus
- 1990 Lincoln Continental
- 1990 Mercury Sable
- 1991 Ford Taurus
- 1991 Lincoln Continental
- 1991 Mercury Sable
- 1992 Ford Taurus
- 1992 Lincoln Continental
- 1992 Mercury Sable
- 1993 Ford Taurus
- 1993 Lincoln Continental
- 1993 Mercury Sable
- 1994 Ford Taurus
- 1994 Lincoln Continental
- 1994 Mercury Sable
- 1995 Ford Taurus
- 1995 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, 1992 Ford Taurus, 1993 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1995 Ford Taurus, 1988 Lincoln Continental, 1989 Lincoln Continental, 1990 Lincoln Continental, 1991 Lincoln Continental, 1992 Lincoln Continental, 1993 Lincoln Continental, 1994 Lincoln Continental, 1986 Mercury Sable, 1987 Mercury Sable, 1988 Mercury Sable, 1989 Mercury Sable, 1990 Mercury Sable, 1991 Mercury Sable, 1992 Mercury Sable, 1993 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1995 Mercury Sable.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V323000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.