1988 Ford Taurus NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA Taurus Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Ford Taurus have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 1988 Taurus Investigations
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FIRES IN IGNITION SWITCH Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Electrical System
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE91128 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on January 27 1992 and no recall was issued.
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PWR SEAT MALFUNC - FIRE Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Electrical System
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE89125 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on October 31 1989 and no recall was issued.
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ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE92014 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on June 25 1992 and no recall was issued.
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BRAKE DISC HUB FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE90071 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on June 28 1990 and no recall was issued.
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POWER SEAT MALFUNC/FIRE Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Seats
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA90005 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on March 12 1991 and there was a recall ordered: #91V036000
HEAD REST DROPS Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE89006 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on June 26 1989 and no recall was issued.
BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic*
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA90045 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on September 12 1991 and there was a recall ordered: #91V134000
* This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
BROKEN TIE RODS Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Steering
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94008 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on February 27 1995 and no recall was issued.
STEERING LCK-UP/IMPEDIMENT Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Steering
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93099 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on March 28 1994 and no recall was issued.
BROKEN TIE RODS Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Steering
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93058 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on February 16 1994 and no recall was issued.
POWER STEERING LEAKS/FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Steering
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE92044 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 31 1992 and no recall was issued.
SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Structure*
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA92040 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on June 30 1993 and there was a recall ordered: #93V106002
* This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Structure
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE92056 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on November 30 1992 and no recall was issued.
STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Structure
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA91042 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on May 21 1992 and there was a recall ordered: #92V065000
STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Structure
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE91108 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on October 28 1991 and no recall was issued.
DOOR HANDLES BREAKAGE Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Structure
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE91036 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on May 22 1991 and no recall was issued.
REAR LOWER SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Structure:Frame And Members*
Summary: 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
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ97009 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on February 16 1999 and there was a recall ordered: #93V106000
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
POLYCAST ROAD WHEEL CRACKS Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Suspension
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93100 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on June 30 1994 and no recall was issued.
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE TIE RODS Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Unknown Or Other
Summary: Alleged defective tie rods
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP95004 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 30 1995 and no recall was issued.
SPEED CONTROL FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE90019 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on March 27 1990 and no recall was issued.
UNDERBODY FUEL LINE FAILS Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93065 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on November 30 1993 and no recall was issued.
THROTTLE STICKING Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA90042 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on December 31 1991 and no recall was issued.
THROTTLE STICKING Defect Investigation for the 1988 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE90066 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 31 1990 and no recall was issued.