1992 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 1992 Taurus Investigations
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DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR Defect Investigation for the 1992 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 COOLING FAN FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1992 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96024 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on April 15 1997 and there was a recall ordered: #97V019000
ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1992 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Summary: Bad weather may cause the engine cooling fan to freeze the fan shroud.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96033 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on September 30 1996 and there was a recall ordered: #97V019000
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF Defect Investigation for the 1992 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 #EA93022 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 31 1994 and no recall was issued.
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF Defect Investigation for the 1992 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 #PE93010 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on July 30 1993 and no recall was issued.
HEADLIGHT FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1992 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Exterior Lighting
Summary: Headlights go off whild driving
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96019 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on January 26 1998 and there was a recall ordered: #98V009000
BROKEN TIE RODS Defect Investigation for the 1992 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 1992 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.
SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL Defect Investigation for the 1992 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.
POLYCAST ROAD WHEEL CRACKS Defect Investigation for the 1992 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.
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING BREAKAGE Defect Investigation for the 1992 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Summary: Front suspension springs ay break due to manufacturing crachs in combination with corrosion.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ98016 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on January 12 1999 and there was a recall ordered: #98V094000
ALLEGED DEFECTIVE TIE RODS Defect Investigation for the 1992 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.
PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATION Defect Investigation for the 1992 Taurus
Vehicle Component: Unknown Or Other
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE95026 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 31 1995 and no recall was issued.
UNDERBODY FUEL LINE FAILS Defect Investigation for the 1992 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.