Transport CanadaCritical
1985 FORD TAURUSTransport Canada Recall #1998250
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles located in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador, the lower sub frame mount plate nut may corrode and fail due to exposure to road salt. This could result in loss of structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the sub frame which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the sub frame to drop. Should both rear corners drop, steering control would be adversely affected.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plate and plate nuts.
251,032 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 98S36Updated June 10, 2026