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1993 Ford Taurus
1993 Defect Investigations
There are also 8 Ford recalls » 14 defect investigations » 115 TSBs » for the Ford Taurus.
ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES: Engine And Engine Cooling
Recall #97V019000
1993 FORD TAURUS -- 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. Investigation was initiated on September 30 1996. Closed on April 15 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96024 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96033ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES: Engine And Engine Cooling
Recall #97V019000
1993 FORD TAURUS -- Bad weather may cause the engine cooling fan to freeze the fan shroud. Investigation was initiated on May 02 1996. Closed on September 30 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96033 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96019HEADLIGHT FAILURE: Exterior Lighting
Recall #98V009000
1993 FORD TAURUS -- Headlights go off whild driving Investigation was initiated on July 31 1996. Closed on January 26 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96019 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96018HEADLIGHTS FAILURE: Exterior Lighting:Headlights
no recall issued
1993 FORD TAURUS -- Lights go off while driving Investigation was initiated on March 05 1996. Closed on July 31 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96018 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA94008BROKEN TIE RODS: Steering
no recall issued
1993 FORD TAURUS -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on February 16 1994. Closed on February 27 1995. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94008 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE93058BROKEN TIE RODS: Steering
no recall issued
1993 FORD TAURUS -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on June 15 1993. Closed on February 16 1994. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93058 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99017FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING: Suspension
Recall #98V094000
1993 FORD TAURUS -- 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. Investigation was initiated on August 09 1999. Closed on February 16 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99017 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97026FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE: Suspension**
Recall #98V094000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1993 FORD TAURUS -- Alleged the front suspension coil springs may fracture, permitting suspension collapse, possible tire puncture and the potential for compromise to vehicle safety
Investigation was initiated on November 26 1997. Closed on May 13 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97026 »
POLYCAST ROAD WHEEL CRACKS: Suspension
no recall issued
1993 FORD TAURUS -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on December 02 1993. Closed on June 30 1994. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93100 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE97035FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FAILURE: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
no recall issued
1993 FORD TAURUS -- Front suspension coil springs may fracture with the vehicle in motion, posing a potential compromise to the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Investigation was initiated on July 22 1997. Closed on November 26 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97035 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP95004ALLEGED DEFECTIVE TIE RODS: Unknown Or Other
no recall issued
1993 FORD TAURUS -- Alleged defective tie rods Investigation was initiated on August 08 1995. Closed on August 30 1995. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP95004 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99023WINDSHIELD WIPER: Visibility
no recall issued
1993 FORD TAURUS -- ODI has received 50 additional complaiints on MY 1993 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles alleging malfunction of the windshield wiper system including; intermittent or complete stoppage of wiper sweeping; inadequate sweep speed; and other general complaints of poor performace.in some cases, the owner alleges havingto leave the roadway or roll down the window and manually restart the sweeping motion of the wiper arms.other complaints allege that the wiper sweeps too slowly at the maximum speed setting resulting in inadequate vision during heavy precipition.some complaints allge repeated wiper system malfunctions despirt having their vehicles serviced at Ford dealerships of replacement of the multi-function switch and/or wiper motor.Ford provided its response to an information request letter indicating that the same wiper motor is used on the MY 1987-1993 Taurus and Sable; however, warranty and complaint data show that the MY 1993 is over represented and may warrant particular attention.an engineering ananlysis is necessary to determine if a potential safety defect exists. Investigation was initiated on August 06 1999. Closed on June 12 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99023 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99015WINDSHIELD WIPER: Visibility
no recall issued
1993 FORD TAURUS -- Alleged that the windshield wipers fail without warning Investigation was initiated on February 24 1999. Closed on August 06 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99015 »
