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NHTSA Recall 03V087000: Windshield (visibility)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 67,894 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Taurus.

67,894
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2003
owners notified (March 31)
NHTSA campaign03V087000
Manufacturer campaign03C03
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD
Report receivedMarch 10, 2003
Owner notificationMarch 31, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." the windshields may potentially exhibit increased wind noise, water leakage, and squeaks and rattles.

Safety risk

Potential loss of windshield retention may also reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these windshields. Owner notification began on march 31, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford/mercury at 1-800-392-3673.

Notes

Ford recall no.03c03. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V087000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Taurus2002, 2003
Mercury Sable2002, 2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.