NHTSA Recall 98V094000: Coil springs (suspension)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 281,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Taurus.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V094000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 98S15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › COIL SPRINGS |
| Report received | May 6, 1998 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of new york, michigan, ohio, illinois, wisconsin, pennsylvania, massachusetts, indiana, new jersey, maine, connecticut, new hampshire, rhode island, vermont, minnesota, iowa, missouri, kentucky, maryland, delaware, and west virginia. The front coil springs can fracture as a result of corrosion in combination with small cracks in the springs.
Safety risk
The front tire could deflate due to a broken front coil spring contacting the tire, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spring catcher bracket which will prevent a fractured spring from contacting a tire.
Notes
Owners of these vehicles received two notifications.the first notification was mailed july 16, 1998, advising owners that parts were not yet available.the second notice was sent (a postcard) on november 4, 1998,that parts are available. 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 at 1-800-392-3673.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 98V094000
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.