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FORD: TAURUS

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
1987 FORD: TAURUS Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG


Recall Information for
1987 FORD: TAURUS Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE AND LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWS THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.
Consequences of DefectIF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
NotesNOTE:THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V-106.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 18, 1999.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 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentWHEELS
Description of DefectCHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.
Consequences of DefectTHERE IS A DANGER OF AIR DEPRIVATION, HYPERTHERMIA,AND/OR PANIC RESPONSE TO A CHILD WHO HAS LOCKED HIMSELF OR HERSELF INTO THECOMPARTMENT, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF ASPHYXIATION.
Corrective ActionREPLACE THE SELF-LATCHING ASSEMBLY CURRENTLY USED IN THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH A LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAN ONLY BE CLOSED WITH A KEY.
NotesSYSTEM: STRUCTURE: STORAGE COMPARTMENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS (STATION WAGONS).NOTE: FORD WILL HAVE SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF THE NEW LATCH ASSEMBLIES AVAILABLETO BEGIN THE REPLACEMENT RECALL IN JULY, 1992. UNTIL THE LATCH ASSEMBLY ISREPLACED, FORD RECOMMENDS OWNERS LOCK THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.ALSO, FORD ADVISES THAT THE LATCH STRIKER CAN BE REMOVED TO DISABLE THE CURRENTLATCH UNTIL REVISED LATCH ASSEMBLIES ARE AVAILABLE.
Recalled ComponentSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS AND SABLES BUILT FROM 10-14-85 THROUGH 8-19-88, AND LINCOLN CONTINENTALS BUILT FROM 11-4-87 THROUGH 9-30-88 (EXCEPT 1989 - 1991 2.5L TAURUS AND 1989 - 1992 SHO). THE AFFECTED CARS WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WISCONSIN. THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, MAY BECOME DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT RETAINING PLATE. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.
Consequences of DefectIF ONE OF THE REAR CORNERS DROPS, ONLY MINOR INDICATIONS OF A MALFUNCTION SUCH AS A CLUNKING NOISE OR SLIGHT CHANGE IN STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARE NOTICEABLE. HOWEVER, IF BOTH REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME DROP, STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT, WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective ActionINSTALL A CORROSION-RESISTANT REINFORCING PLATE AND A NEW BOLT ON BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323.
NotesTHIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323.
Recalled ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Description of DefectFRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY.
Consequences of DefectSEVERELY CORRODED ROTORS MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE NEARTHE INNER EDGES OF THE BRAKE DISCS RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS,HIGHER THAN NORMAL PEDAL EFFORTS, LOUD GRINDING NOISES, AND MODERATE PULLS WHENTHE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS MAY INCREASE MINIMUMSTOPPING DISTANCES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective ActionREPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.
NotesSYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD OR REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CT, IL, IN, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, AND WI.
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Description of DefectTHE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.
Consequences of DefectOVER TIME, A PORTION OF THE BRACKET CAN TEAR AWAY FROM THE STRUT, FALLING INTO AND PUNCTURING THE TIRE OR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective ActionMONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.
NotesEQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 1986 - 1994 FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE PASSENGER CARS; PART 71780, 81780.IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MONROE AT 1-800-521-6754. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Description of DefectSPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequences of DefectCOUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Corrective ActionINSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
NotesSYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.
Recalled ComponentVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Description of DefectROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS.
Consequences of DefectGLASS COULD FRACTURE WHILE STATION WAGON IS BEING DRIVENOR PARKED, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR SUDDEN DISTRACTION TO THEDRIVER.
Corrective ActionAPPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES.
NotesSYSTEM: REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL REAR WINDOW WIPERMOTORS.
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Description of DefectLEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SPINDLE STEM SEPARATES, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Consequences of Defect
Corrective ActionREPLACE REAR SPINDLE.
NotesSYSTEM: REAR SPINDLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recalled ComponentSTEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Description of DefectSTEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN LOWER SHAFTS OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT TO THE SHAFT INSULATOR FLANGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Consequences of Defect
Corrective ActionREPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.
NotesSYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.










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