1996-1999 Ford Taurus: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1996-1999 Ford Taurus directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1996:
Brake-fluid indicator can malfunction.
1996:
Vacuum diaphragm in fuel-pressure regulator was damaged during manufacture; if it tears or ruptures, liquid fuel could be released from air-cleaner assembly or exhaust system.
1996-97:
"Park"-pawl abutment bracket has sharp edge, which can cause pawl to hang up and not engage gear; vehicle can then move, even though indicator shows "Park."
1997 w/AX4S automatic transaxle:
Low/intermediate servo cover can separate while vehicle is moving, allowing transmission fluid to contact the hot catalytic converter.
1997-98:
Headlamp-aiming instruction in owner's manual is not sufficiently clear.
1998-99 w/manual seat tracks:
Front-seatbelt-buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat-treated, resulting in cracks.
1999 w/"California" Emissions:
Incorrect transmission-oil-cooler line was installed, which contacts ABS module bracket and, over time, can wear and develop a leak.
1999:
Retainer clip can disengage from accelerator cable and fall into pedal-arm pivot area; engine may not fully return to idle, and insulator could interfere with cable.
1999:
Seatbelt retractor may have incorrectly formed pin shaft that could, in some circumstances, prevent seatbelt webbing from being extracted.
1999-01:
Front coil springs on certain cars sold in specified states could fracture, due to corrosion associated with road salt used in winter.
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