1990 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 1990 Taurus Investigations
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DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR Defect Investigation for the 1990 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Summary: 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. CFAS petitioned the Agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the "airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems" for the 1991-92 Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta, 1990-92 Ford Taurus, and 1994-96 Chrysler minivans are defective. CFAS allege that "information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems."
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP96014 »
Status of Investigation: and there is a possible recall.
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ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1990 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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SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1990 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA91011 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 13 1992 and there was a recall ordered: #92V113000
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE LOCKING Defect Investigation for the 1990 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE90113 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on December 18 1990 and no recall was issued.
BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS Defect Investigation for the 1990 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: #91V134002
* This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
BROKEN TIE RODS Defect Investigation for the 1990 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.
BROKEN TIE RODS Defect Investigation for the 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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: #93V106001
* This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION Defect Investigation for the 1990 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 1990 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.
POLYCAST ROAD WHEEL CRACKS Defect Investigation for the 1990 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 1990 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.
UNDERBODY FUEL LINE FAILS Defect Investigation for the 1990 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.
WHEEL SEPARATION Defect Investigation for the 1990 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Wheels:Center Section
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE90104 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 30 1990 and there was a recall ordered: #90V159000