1987 Ford Taurus Recalls

What To Do If Your Taurus Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1987 Taurus take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1987 Taurus Recalls

• STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Recall for 1987 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 16 1998
  • NHTSA Reference #98V323000
  • Number Affected 2,697,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West virgnia, and Wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.

  Consequence: If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V323000 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Recall for 1987 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 25 1994
  • NHTSA Reference #94E036000
  • Number Affected 98,000

  Summary: The arc welds on the sway bar bracket, where it attaches to the strut reserve tube, did not fuse properly.

  Consequence: Over time, a portion of the bracket can tear away from the strut, falling into and puncturing the tire or causing damage to the wheel, which could result in an accident.

  Fix: Monroe dealers will replace the strut free of charge.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #94E036000 »

• STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Recall for 1987 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced JUNE 23 1993
  • NHTSA Reference #93V106000
  • Number Affected 1,610,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Taurus and Sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and Lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991 2.5L Taurus and 1989 - 1992 sho). The affected cars were originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. The body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, may become detached due to corrosion of the subframe mount retaining plate. This would allow the rear corners of the subframe to drop.

  Consequence: If one of the rear corners drops, only minor indications of a malfunction such as a clunking noise or slight change in steering wheel alignment are noticeable. However, if both rear corners of the subframe drop, steering becomes very difficult, which could adversely affect vehicle control and possibly result in an accident.

  Fix: Install a corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and a new bolt on both rear subframe mounts. This recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98V-323.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V106000 »

• WHEELS Recall for 1987 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 1992
  • NHTSA Reference #92V065000
  • Number Affected 654,000

  Summary: Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with an optional third seat. Once the compartment is closed it cannot be opened from the inside.

  Consequence: There is a danger of air deprivation, hyperthermia,and/or panic response to a child who has locked himself or herself into thecompartment, with the possibility of asphyxiation.

  Fix: Replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V065000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Recall for 1987 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 06 1991
  • NHTSA Reference #91V134000
  • Number Affected 325,000

  Summary: Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.

  Consequence: Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. Reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident.

  Fix: Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V134000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1987 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 04 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V139000
  • Number Affected 3,600,000

  Summary: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Consequence: Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Fix: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V139000 »

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Recall for 1987 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 19 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V017000
  • Number Affected 28,000

  Summary: Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.

  Consequence: Glass could fracture while station wagon is being drivenor parked, creating a risk of injury to occupants or sudden distraction to thedriver.

  Fix: Apply sealant to conductor strips and protective tape to lower backlites.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V017000 »

• SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE Recall for 1987 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 07 1986
  • NHTSA Reference #86V148000
  • Number Affected 631

  Summary: Left and/or right rear spindle assemblies may have been improperly heat treated. Consequence of defect: If spindle stem separates, loss of vehicle control could occur without prior warning.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Replace rear spindle.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V148000 »

• STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall for 1987 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 28 1986
  • NHTSA Reference #86V144000
  • Number Affected 4,714

  Summary: Steering shaft assemblies contain lower shafts of insufficient length for proper attachment to the shaft insulator flange. Consequence of defect: Shaft could separate, resulting in total loss of steering control and a possible accident.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Replace steering shaft assembly, as necessary.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V144000 »