1990-1995 Ford Taurus: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1990-1995 Ford Taurus directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1990-91:
Front brake rotors on cars sold in 14 northeastern and Great Lakes states may suffer severe corrosion, resulting in reduced braking effectiveness.
1990-95 sold or registered in 24 states or D.C.:
Rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience corrosion cracking if subjected to long-term exposure to road salt; can result in fracture.
1991-95 w/3.8-liter engine in 23 states:
Water can accumulate within speed-control conduit; if cable has frozen, throttle can stick and not return to idle.
1992 wagon:
Children can accidentally lock themselves in footwell area of rear-facing third seat or in storage compartment in wagons that lack optional third seat; self-latching assembly should be replaced with a unit that can be closed only with a key.
1992 wagon:
Secondary liftgate latch mechanism on some cars may not function, possibly allowing liftgate to open while car is in motion.
1992-93:
On cars sold in 14 Midwestern and Northeastern states, body mounts at rear subframe corners (which support engine/transmission) may detach due to corrosion, allowing subframe to drop; could result in clunking noise or altered steering-wheel alignment or, if both corners drop, could make steering very difficult.
1992-95 w/3.0- or 3.8-liter engine, in AK, IA, MN, NE, ND, or SD:
During high winds, heavy snow, and low temperatures, engine fan may become blocked or frozen; can cause smoke/flame.
1993 in 21 states:
Front coil springs can fracture as a result of corrosion in combination with small cracks.
1993:
Controllers intended for rear-drive vehicles (instead of front-drive) may have been installed in a few cars with optional antilock braking.
1993-1995 SHO:
This vehicle was previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity. Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component.
1993-94:
Headlights can flash intermittently as a result of a circuit-breaker opening.
1993-95 Taurus w/speed control system:
The speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. This could result in an underhood fire. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness.
1995 w/3.0-liter and 3.8-liter engines:
The engine cooling fan bearing can seize. Excessive heat may be generated, melting the fan motor electrical connector, and possibly causing fan motor components to ignite.
1995:
On some cars, retainer that holds master cylinder pushrod to brake pedal arm is missing or not fully installed; can result in loss of braking.
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