NHTSA Recall 93V106000: Frame and members (structure)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,610,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Taurus.
| NHTSA campaign | 93V106000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | June 23, 1993 |
| Owner notification | July 22, 1993 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: taurus and sables built from 10-14-85 through 8-19-88, and lincoln continentals built from 11-4-87 through 9-30-88 (except 1989 - 1991 2.5l taurus and 1989 - 1992 sho). The affected cars were originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. The body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, may become detached due to corrosion of the subframe mount retaining plate. This would allow the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Safety risk
If one of the rear corners drops, only minor indications of a malfunction such as a clunking noise or slight change in steering wheel alignment are noticeable. However, if both rear corners of the subframe drop, steering becomes very difficult, which could adversely affect vehicle control and possibly result in an accident.
Remedy
Install a corrosion-resistant reinforcing plate and a new bolt on both rear subframe mounts. This recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98v-323.
Notes
This recall campaign has been superseded by recall 98v-323.
Vehicles covered by recall 93V106000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Taurus | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
| Lincoln Continental | 1988 |
| Mercury Sable | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
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.