There have been 67 defect investigations conducted for the following Ford Taurus model year vehicles.
1
Vehicle speed control cables defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 7, 2012.
It was closed on Oct. 22, 2012.
Preliminary evaluation (pe)12-005 was opened to investigate allegations of speed control cables detaching from the throttle body and subsequently interfering with the throttle closing fully to the idle position in model year (my) 2005 and 2006 Ford taurus vehicles.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2004 Ford Taurus,
the 2005 Ford Taurus,
the 2006 Ford Taurus,
the 2004 Mercury Sable,
the 2005 Mercury Sable.
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Tire valve defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 14, 2008.
It was closed on Apr. 9, 2009.
on October 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company. The valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria,
the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria,
the 2007 Ford Edge,
the 2008 Ford Edge,
the 2007 Ford Escape,
the 2008 Ford Escape,
the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid,
the 2007 Ford Expedition,
the 2008 Ford Expedition,
the 2007 Ford Explorer,
the 2008 Ford Explorer,
the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac,
the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac,
the 2007 Ford F-150,
the 2008 Ford F-150,
the 2007 Ford Focus,
the 2008 Ford Focus,
the 2007 Ford Freestar,
the 2007 Ford Freestyle,
the 2007 Ford Fusion,
the 2008 Ford Fusion,
the 2007 Ford Grand Marquis,
the 2007 Ford Mustang,
the 2008 Ford Mustang,
the 2007 Ford Ranger,
the 2008 Ford Ranger,
the 2007 Ford Taurus,
the 2008 Ford Taurus,
the 2007 Lincoln Mark,
the 2008 Lincoln Mark,
the 2007 Lincoln MKX,
the 2008 Lincoln MKX,
the 2007 Lincoln MKZ,
the 2008 Lincoln MKZ,
the 2008 Lincoln Navigator,
the 2007 Lincoln Town Car,
the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis,
the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis,
the 2007 Mercury Mariner,
the 2008 Mercury Mariner,
the 2007 Mercury Milan,
the 2008 Mercury Milan,
the 2007 Mercury Montego,
the 2007 Mercury Monterey,
the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer,
the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer,
the 2008 Mercury Sable.
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3
Front suspension springs coil springs defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 28, 2008.
It was closed on Jun. 30, 2011.
To date, odi is aware of 2,401 non-duplicative complaints related to the alleged defect. In addition, odi is aware of 1,411 subject vehicles with one or more warranty claims related to the alleged defect.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2002 Ford Taurus,
the 2003 Ford Taurus,
the 2002 Mercury Sable,
the 2003 Mercury Sable.
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4
Auxillary tank selector devices defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 4, 2006.
It was closed on Dec. 28, 2007.
On October 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 Ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). Odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2003 Ford Taurus,
the 2004 Ford Taurus,
the 2005 Ford Taurus,
the 2003 Mercury Sable,
the 2004 Mercury Sable,
the 2005 Mercury Sable.
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5
Rear suspension defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 24, 2006.
It was closed on Feb. 5, 2007.
Odi's analysis identified a high complaint rate for the rear coil springs in the salt belt states (approximately 250 per 100,000 vehicles). Approximately 59 percent of the complaints alleged that the coil spring failure caused damage to the adjacent rear tire, with about half of these (30 percent of
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Ford Taurus,
the 2001 Ford Taurus,
the 2000 Mercury Sable,
the 2001 Mercury Sable.
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6
Rear suspension springs coil springs defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 27, 2005.
It was closed on Jan. 24, 2006.
the office of defect investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation, pe05-054, based on 131 vehicle owner questionnaires related to alleged rear coil spring fractures. Since opening the investigation there have been an additional sixty-three (63) complaints alleging rear coil spring fracture.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Ford Taurus,
the 2001 Ford Taurus,
the 2000 Mercury Sable,
the 2001 Mercury Sable.
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7
Front suspension springs coil springs defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 24, 2004.
It was closed on Aug. 16, 2004.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Odi possesses 130 vehicle owners questionnaires (voq) alleging front suspension coil spring failure in the subject (model year 1999-2000) vehicles. An additional 11 voqs concerning my 2001 vehicles have been found, bringing the total to 141.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1999 Ford Sho (taurus),
the 1999 Ford Taurus,
the 2000 Ford Taurus,
the 1999 Ford Taurus Sho,
the 1999 Mercury Sable,
the 2000 Mercury Sable.
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8
Brake pedals and linkages defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 31, 2003.
It was closed on Mar. 23, 2004.
Ms. Rodman reported that after her vehicle was inspected for the recall, her mother experienced a sudden acceleration and crashed the sable into a light pole. Previously NHTSA had conducted an investigation for this issue (pe02-035) that resulted in the recall (02v-266) of 369,000 my 2000-2002
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Ford Taurus,
the 2001 Ford Taurus,
the 2002 Ford Taurus,
the 2000 Mercury Sable,
the 2001 Mercury Sable,
the 2002 Mercury Sable.
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9
Tail lights switch defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 23, 2003.
It was closed on Mar. 5, 2004.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Ford conducted a recall in March, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078). Rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Ford Taurus,
the 2001 Ford Taurus,
the 2002 Ford Taurus,
the 2003 Ford Taurus,
the 2000 Mercury Sable,
the 2001 Mercury Sable,
the 2002 Mercury Sable,
the 2003 Mercury Sable.
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10
Front air bags defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 2, 2003.
It was closed on Jun. 23, 2004.
This investigation identified a total of 427 reports alleging non-deployment of the frontal air bags. Of the 427 reports, two incidents (fatal crashes) have been identified as severe frontal crashes in which the frontal air bags did not deploy. A defect trend has not been identified at this time.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Ford Taurus,
the 2001 Ford Taurus,
the 2000 Mercury Sable,
the 2001 Mercury Sable.
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11
Front air bags defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 6, 2003.
It was closed on Jul. 2, 2003.
Ford motor company has identified 260 reports alleging frontal air bag non-deployment for any (severity) frontal or near-frontal crash on model year 2000-2001 Ford taurus and Mercury sable vehicles. Additional crash reports are contained in NHTSA's fatality analysis reporting system (fars) database.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Ford Taurus,
the 2001 Ford Taurus,
the 2000 Mercury Sable,
the 2001 Mercury Sable.
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12
Front suspension springs coil springs defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 22, 2002.
It was closed on Apr. 29, 2003.
A total of 161 front suspension spring failures are known to odi and Ford from all sources, 59 of these leading to tire damage. These failures are concentrated in the corrosion states, where 253,814 subject vehicles were sold.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1999 Ford Taurus,
the 1999 Mercury Sable.
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13
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 15, 2002.
It was closed on Oct. 22, 2002.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Allege that some pedal clusters may have been produced with the brake pedal substantially closer to the accelerator pedal than specified by Ford.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Ford Taurus,
the 2001 Ford Taurus,
the 2000 Mercury Sable,
the 2001 Mercury Sable.
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14
Suspension defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 9, 1999.
It was closed on Feb. 16, 2000.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Odi opened pe97-035 and ea97-026 after receiving four complaints of front spring breakage on 1993 Ford taurus vehicles. On may 5, 1998, Ford motor company filed a defect information report concerning front spring breakage on 1993 Ford taurus and Mercury sable vehicles built from August 1, 1992
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1994 Ford Taurus,
the 1995 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Mercury Sable,
the 1994 Mercury Sable,
the 1995 Mercury Sable.
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15
Visibility defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 6, 1999.
It was closed on Jun. 12, 2001.
Odi has received 50 additional complaiints on my 1993 Ford taurus and Mercury sable vehicles alleging malfunction of the windshield wiper system including; intermittent or complete stoppage of wiper sweeping; inadequate sweep speed; and other general complaints of poor performace.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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Visibility defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 24, 1999.
It was closed on Aug. 6, 1999.
Alleged that the windshield wipers fail without warning
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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Front suspension springs coil springs defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 29, 1998.
It was closed on Jan. 12, 1999.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Front suspension springs ay break due to manufacturing crachs in combination with corrosion.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1992 Ford Taurus.
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18
Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 4, 1998.
It was closed on May. 8, 1998.
See resume for details.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1993 Ford Probe,
the 1991 Ford Taurus.
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Suspension defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 26, 1997.
It was closed on May. 13, 1998.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged the front suspension coil springs may fracture, permitting suspension collapse, possible tire puncture and the potential for compromise to vehicle safety
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1993 Ford Taurus.
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Frame and members defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 29, 1997.
It was closed on Feb. 16, 1999.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
To determine whether the cars that were not included in the safety recall 93v-106 should be recalled due to the same failure phenomenon, and to determine if there is remedy failure issue
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable.
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Front suspension springs coil springs defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 22, 1997.
It was closed on Nov. 26, 1997.
Front suspension coil springs may fracture with the vehicle in motion, posing a potential compromise to the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1993 Ford Taurus.
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22
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 30, 1996.
It was closed on Apr. 15, 1997.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Accumulation of ice, snow, or slush could cause the engine cooling fan to freeze to the fan shroud. Automatic or manual actuation of the cooling fan motor when the fan is frozen to the shroud may cause the fan motor and wiring to overheat and cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1994 Ford Taurus,
the 1995 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Tempo,
the 1992 Ford Tempo,
the 1993 Ford Tempo,
the 1994 Ford Tempo,
the 1995 Ford Tempo,
the 1984 Ford Topaz,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1994 Lincoln Continental,
the 1995 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable,
the 1994 Mercury Sable,
the 1995 Mercury Sable.
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23
Exterior lighting defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 31, 1996.
It was closed on Jan. 26, 1998.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Headlights go off whild driving
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1994 Ford Taurus,
the 1995 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii,
the 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii,
the 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable,
the 1994 Mercury Sable,
the 1995 Mercury Sable.
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Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 2, 1996.
It was closed on Sep. 30, 1996.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Bad weather may cause the engine cooling fan to freeze the fan shroud.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1994 Ford Taurus,
the 1995 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Tempo,
the 1992 Ford Tempo,
the 1993 Ford Tempo,
the 1994 Ford Tempo,
the 1995 Ford Tempo,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1994 Lincoln Continental,
the 1995 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable,
the 1994 Mercury Sable,
the 1995 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Topaz,
the 1992 Mercury Topaz,
the 1993 Mercury Topaz,
the 1994 Mercury Topaz.
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25
Headlights defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 5, 1996.
It was closed on Jul. 31, 1996.
Lights go off while driving
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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26
Unknown or other defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 8, 1995.
It was closed on Aug. 30, 1995.
Alleged defective tie rods
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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Unknown or other defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 1, 1995.
It was closed on Aug. 31, 1995.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1992 Ford Taurus.
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28
Unknown or other defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 11, 1994.
It was closed on Jan. 26, 1995.
Power steering fluid fires
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the Ford Taurus,
the Lincoln Continental,
the Mercury Sable.
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29
Steering defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 16, 1994.
It was closed on Feb. 27, 1995.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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30
Suspension defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 2, 1993.
It was closed on Jun. 30, 1994.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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Steering defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 30, 1993.
It was closed on Mar. 28, 1994.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus.
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32
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 30, 1993.
It was closed on Aug. 31, 1994.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Bronco,
the 1992 Ford Bronco,
the 1991 Ford Econoline,
the 1992 Ford Econoline,
the 1991 Ford F-150,
the 1992 Ford F-150,
the 1991 Ford F-250,
the 1992 Ford F-250,
the 1991 Ford F-350,
the 1992 Ford F-350,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Mercury Sable.
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33
Suspension defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 27, 1993.
It was closed on Nov. 22, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Mercury Sable.
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34
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 15, 1993.
It was closed on Nov. 30, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable.
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35
Steering defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 15, 1993.
It was closed on Feb. 16, 1994.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1993 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1993 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable,
the 1993 Mercury Sable.
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36
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 2, 1993.
It was closed on Jul. 30, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Bronco,
the 1992 Ford Bronco,
the 1991 Ford Econoline,
the 1992 Ford Econoline,
the 1991 Ford F-150,
the 1992 Ford F-150,
the 1991 Ford F-250,
the 1992 Ford F-250,
the 1991 Ford F-350,
the 1992 Ford F-350,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Mercury Sable.
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37
Structure defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 30, 1992.
It was closed on Jun. 30, 1993.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1991 Lincoln Continental,
the 1992 Lincoln Continental,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable,
the 1992 Mercury Sable.
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38
Structure defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 1, 1992.
It was closed on Nov. 30, 1992.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Lincoln Continental,
the 1987 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable.
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39
Steering defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 27, 1992.
It was closed on Aug. 31, 1992.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable.
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40
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 4, 1992.
It was closed on Jun. 25, 1992.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1989 Lincoln Continental,
the 1990 Lincoln Continental,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable.
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41
Structure defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 28, 1991.
It was closed on May. 21, 1992.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable.
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42
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 24, 1991.
It was closed on Jan. 30, 1992.
Anti-lock brakes
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Taurus.
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43
Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 17, 1991.
It was closed on Jan. 27, 1992.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable.
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Structure defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 1, 1991.
It was closed on Oct. 28, 1991.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable,
the 1991 Mercury Sable.
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45
Structure defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 22, 1991.
It was closed on May. 22, 1991.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable.
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46
Front seat belts buckle assembly defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 18, 1990.
It was closed on Aug. 13, 1992.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus.
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47
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 28, 1990.
It was closed on Sep. 12, 1991.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Lincoln Continental,
the 1985 Mercury Sable,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable,
the 1990 Mercury Sable.
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48
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 31, 1990.
It was closed on Dec. 31, 1991.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Aerostar,
the 1987 Ford Aerostar,
the 1988 Ford Aerostar,
the 1989 Ford Aerostar,
the 1986 Ford Bronco Ii,
the 1987 Ford Bronco Ii,
the 1988 Ford Bronco Ii,
the 1986 Ford Ranger,
the 1987 Ford Ranger,
the 1988 Ford Ranger,
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Tempo,
the 1988 Ford Topaz,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable.
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Front seat belts buckle assembly defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 20, 1990.
It was closed on Dec. 18, 1990.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Ford Taurus.
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Wheel center section defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 2, 1990.
It was closed on Aug. 30, 1990.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1985 Ford Tempo, Topaz.
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51
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 2, 1990.
It was closed on Jun. 28, 1990.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable.
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52
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 27, 1990.
It was closed on Aug. 31, 1990.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1989 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable,
the 1989 Mercury Sable.
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53
Vehicle speed control defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 27, 1989.
It was closed on Mar. 27, 1990.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable.
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Seats defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 31, 1989.
It was closed on Mar. 12, 1991.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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Seat belts defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 31, 1989.
It was closed on Feb. 28, 1991.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus.
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Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 1, 1989.
It was closed on Oct. 31, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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Seat belts defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 1, 1989.
It was closed on Oct. 31, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus.
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Seats defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 25, 1989.
It was closed on May. 22, 1990.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable.
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Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 17, 1989.
It was closed on Jul. 13, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable.
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Seats defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 19, 1988.
It was closed on May. 25, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable.
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Seats head restraint defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 19, 1988.
It was closed on Jun. 26, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1988 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable,
the 1988 Mercury Sable.
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Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 22, 1988.
It was closed on Jan. 12, 1990.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable.
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Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 15, 1988.
It was closed on May. 26, 1988.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1987 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable,
the 1987 Mercury Sable.
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Steering defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 12, 1987.
It was closed on Aug. 24, 1987.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1986 Ford Taurus,
the 1986 Mercury Sable.
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Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 23, 1986.
It was closed on Aug. 21, 1986.
Sudden acceleration
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1981 Ford Taurus.
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Air bags frontal sensor/control module defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Chevrolet Beretta,
the 1992 Chevrolet Beretta,
the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica,
the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica,
the 1994 Chrysler Town & Country,
the 1995 Chrysler Town & Country,
the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country,
the 1994 Dodge Caravan,
the 1995 Dodge Caravan,
the 1996 Dodge Caravan,
the 1990 Ford Taurus,
the 1991 Ford Taurus,
the 1992 Ford Taurus,
the 1994 Plymouth Voyager,
the 1995 Plymouth Voyager,
the 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
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Cruise control defect investigations of Ford Taurus vehicles
Odi has received 50 complaints alleging incidents of stuck throttle due to fractured speed control cable collars in model year (my) 2000 through 2003 Ford taurus and Mercury sable vehicles equipped with 4-valve 3. 0l v6 duratec engines (figure 1).
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Ford Taurus,
the 2001 Ford Taurus,
the 2002 Ford Taurus,
the 2003 Ford Taurus,
the 2000 Mercury Sable,
the 2001 Mercury Sable,
the 2002 Mercury Sable,
the 2003 Mercury Sable.
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