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Recall List for the 1990 Ford Taurus

Official recalls have been issued for the 1990 Ford Taurus by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Ford customer service.

  1. RECALL: Ford/Subframe Corrosion

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

    Date Announced
    DEC 16, 1998
    Vehicles Affected
    2,697,000
  2. RECALL: Suspension:Independent Front Shock Absorber

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 25, 1994
    Vehicles Affected
    98,000
  3. RECALL: Interior Systems:Active Restraints:Belt Buckles

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 17, 1992
    Vehicles Affected
    565,000
  4. RECALL: Structure:Wheel Well Spare Cover (8/82)

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 11, 1992
    Vehicles Affected
    654,000
  5. RECALL: Brakes:Hydraulic:Disc:Rotor:Disc Hub

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 06, 1991
    Vehicles Affected
    325,000
  6. RECALL: Interior Systems:Passive Restraint:Air Bag:Driver

    Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 30, 1990
    Vehicles Affected
    172,000
  7. RECALL: Wheels:Disc:Spider

    Under severe duty, this could result in eventualseparation of wheel rim from center with loss of control and possibly acollision. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 28, 1990
    Vehicles Affected
    1,212
  8. RECALL: Lighting:Switch:Button:Ring:Head Lights

    Headlamps could turn off while vehicle is being driven orremain on after vehicle is parked. Loss of headlights while driving at nightcould be hazardous to the driver and other ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 13, 1989
    Vehicles Affected
    2,900

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