NHTSA Recall 98V323000: Frame and members (structure)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,697,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Taurus.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V323000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 98S36 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | December 16, 1998 |
| Owner notification | January 18, 1999 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
Safety risk
If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
Notes
Note:this recall campaign supercedes recall campaign 93v-106.owner notification is expected to begin january 18, 1999.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 98V323000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Taurus | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Lincoln Continental | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| Mercury Sable | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
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.