1994 Ford TAURUS NHTSA Investigations
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 1994 TAURUS Investigations
-
ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1994 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 1994 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
HEADLIGHT FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1994 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
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING Defect Investigation for the 1994 TAURUS
Vehicle Component: Suspension
Summary: 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 through July 31, 1993 and registered in 21 states with high corrosion; safety recall 98V-094. ODI has received three reports of failed new springs or inadequate protective shields, 17 reports of out of scope front spring fractures, including six tire punctures, and ten reports of shields contacting tires and noise problems to the extent that some dealers are removing the shields. All of the ODI reports occurred within the geographic scope of safety recall 98V-094. This rq is to determine the extent of remedy failures and out of scope problems in safety recall 98V-094.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99017 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on February 16 2000 and there was a recall ordered: #98V094000