1989 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 1989 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 1989 Taurus Recalls

• STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Recall for 1989 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 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Recall for 1989 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 07 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97I003000
  • Number Affected 299,600

  Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Ford is initiating an owner notification program that will provide an extended warranty, 12 years and unlimited mileage, for all seat belt buckles with functional concerns.

  Consequence: In the event of a collision, the occupant of the seat may not be properly restrained and personal injury could occur.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, for 12 years and unlimited mileage.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97I003000 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Recall for 1989 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 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Recall for 1989 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 17 1992
  • NHTSA Reference #92V113000
  • Number Affected 565,000

  Summary: The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. First, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. This results from interference between the buckle ejector finger and the buckle tongue window. The second defect is the safety belt buckle may not latch. The third possible defect is that the tongue may be retained by the buckle, but it may not be latched sufficiently to provide occupant protection.

  Consequence: An insufficiently latched or unlatched safety beltincreases the risk of injury to seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop oraccident. If the safety belt buckle will not unlatch, it will not allow theoccupant to get out of the vehicle in an emergency situation.

  Fix: Ford will replace the rigid mounted safety belt buckles with end release safety belt buckles designed to prevent latch problems.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V113000 »

• WHEELS Recall for 1989 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 1989 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 »

• SEATS Recall for 1989 Ford Taurus

  • Recall Announced MARCH 04 1991
  • NHTSA Reference #91V036000
  • Number Affected 278,000

  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 »