1988 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 1988 Taurus take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.
- Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
- Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
- Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.
Recent 1988 Taurus Recalls
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STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Recall for 1988 Ford Taurus
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 »
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Recall for 1988 Ford Taurus
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 »
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STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Recall for 1988 Ford Taurus
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 »
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WHEELS Recall for 1988 Ford Taurus
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 »
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Recall for 1988 Ford Taurus
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 »
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SEATS Recall for 1988 Ford Taurus
Summary: The power seat switch wiring is routed over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat is occupied.
Consequence: Power seat switch wiring insulation may become abraded,or punctured, and an electrical short could occur that could result in a firein the seat cushion material.
Fix: Revise routing of power seat wiring to prevent damage from seat cushion spring contact.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V036000 »