The 1993 Ford Taurus has 4 recalls, the most serious being a brake control unit mismatch where an anti-lock brake controller designed for rear-wheel-drive vehicles may have been installed, reducing braking ability and raising the risk of a crash.
A front suspension recall affects vehicles originally sold or registered in certain northern and midwestern states, where a front coil spring can break and contact the tire, deflating it while driving. On the electrical side, the headlight switch contains a circuit breaker that can overheat and trip, causing the headlights to flash or cut out entirely, with longer and more frequent outages the longer the problem goes unaddressed.
At a glance
What can fail
Front coil springs can fracture due to corrosion combined with small cracks in the springs.
What the fix does
Both front springs will be replaced at no cost, even if only one spring is broken.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Front coil springs can crack and break due to rust combined with small existing cracks in the springs.
What the fix does
A spring catcher bracket will be installed to prevent a broken spring from hitting a tire.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlight switch's circuit breaker can overheat and open, causing headlights to flash on and off. Repeated cycling can lead to longer and more frequent outages, potentially leaving you without headlights while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new headlight switch with an improved circuit breaker design, and replace wiring components as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock brake system controller installed is designed for rear-wheel drive vehicles, but this is a front-wheel drive vehicle. This mismatch can affect brake performance.
What the fix does
Replace the anti-lock brake system controller with one designed for front-wheel drive vehicles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
