Recall 98V-094: 1993 Ford Taurus, 1993 Mercury Sable
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1998, covering about 281,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of new york, michigan, ohio, illinois, wisconsin, pennsylvania, massachusetts, indiana, new jersey, maine, connecticut, new hampshire, rhode island, vermont, minnesota, iowa, missouri, kentucky, maryland, delaware, and west virginia. The front coil springs can fracture as a result of corrosion in combination with small cracks in the springs.
The risk
The front tire could deflate due to a broken front coil spring contacting the tire, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a spring catcher bracket which will prevent a fractured spring from contacting a tire.
Notes
Owners of these vehicles received two notifications.the first notification was mailed july 16, 1998, advising owners that parts were not yet available.the second notice was sent (A postcard) on november 4, 1998,that parts are available. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V094000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-094?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of new york, michigan, ohio, illinois, wisconsin, pennsylvania, massachusetts, indiana, new jersey, maine, connecticut, new hampshire, rhode island, vermont, minnesota, iowa, missouri, kentucky, maryland, delaware, and west virginia. The front coil springs can fracture as a result of corrosion in combination with small cracks in the springs.
How is recall 98V-094 fixed?
Dealers will install a spring catcher bracket which will prevent a fractured spring from contacting a tire.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.