FORD TAURUS 1986: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94E036000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TAURUS | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-12-15 | 1994-11-25 | 1994-12-01 |
Production Dates: 1994-01-01 - 1994-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 98000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.
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.
MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 1986 - 1994 FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE PASSENGER CARS; PART 71780, 81780.IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MONROE AT 1-800-521-6754. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
