Recalls
Find the latest 1997 Ford Taurus recalls as issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Manufacturers.
Consequence |
Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage. |
Dates of Manufacture |
August 1996 |
Manufacturer Recall No. |
96S50 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID |
96V166000 |
Notes |
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 1-800-999-1009. |
Potential Number of Units Affected |
40,000 |
Remedy |
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the park pawl abutment bracket. |
Summary |
The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This can allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park. |
Consequence |
Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage. |
Dates of Manufacture |
August 1996 |
Manufacturer Recall No. |
96S50 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID |
96V166000 |
Notes |
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 1-800-999-1009. |
Potential Number of Units Affected |
40,000 |
Remedy |
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the park pawl abutment bracket. |
Summary |
The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This can allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park. |
Consequence |
Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage. |
Dates of Manufacture |
August 1996 |
Manufacturer Recall No. |
96S50 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID |
96V166000 |
Notes |
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 1-800-999-1009. |
Potential Number of Units Affected |
40,000 |
Remedy |
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the park pawl abutment bracket. |
Summary |
The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This can allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park. |
Consequence |
Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage. |
Dates of Manufacture |
August 1996 |
Manufacturer Recall No. |
96S50 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID |
96V166000 |
Notes |
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 1-800-999-1009. |
Potential Number of Units Affected |
40,000 |
Remedy |
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the park pawl abutment bracket. |
Summary |
The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This can allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park. |
Consequence |
Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage. |
Dates of Manufacture |
August 1996 |
Manufacturer Recall No. |
96S50 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID |
96V166000 |
Notes |
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 1-800-999-1009. |
Potential Number of Units Affected |
40,000 |
Remedy |
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the park pawl abutment bracket. |
Summary |
The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This can allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park. |
Consequence |
Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage. |
Dates of Manufacture |
August 1996 |
Manufacturer Recall No. |
96S50 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID |
96V166000 |
Notes |
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 1-800-999-1009. |
Potential Number of Units Affected |
40,000 |
Remedy |
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the park pawl abutment bracket. |
Summary |
The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This can allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park. |