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'86 Mercury Sable Recalls
| Recall Date: |
SEP 04, 1987 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3600000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 04, 1987
Model Affected:
1986 MERCURY SABLE
Summary:
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence:
COUPLING 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.
Remedy:
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Potential Units Affected:
3600000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
AUG 06, 1991 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
325000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 06, 1991
Model Affected:
1986 MERCURY SABLE
Summary:
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY.
Consequence:
SEVERELY 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.
Remedy:
REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.
Potential Units Affected:
325000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
DEC 16, 1998 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2697000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 16, 1998
Model Affected:
1986 MERCURY SABLE
Summary:
VEHICLE 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.
Consequence:
IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
Potential Units Affected:
2697000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 98S36
| Recall Date: |
JUN 23, 1993 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1610000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 23, 1993
Model Affected:
1986 MERCURY SABLE
Summary:
VEHICLE 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.
Consequence:
IF 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.
Remedy:
INSTALL A CORROSION-RESISTANT REINFORCING PLATE AND A NEW BOLT ON BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323.
Potential Units Affected:
1610000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
FEB 19, 1987 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
28000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 19, 1987
Model Affected:
1986 MERCURY SABLE
Summary:
ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS.
Consequence:
GLASS COULD FRACTURE WHILE STATION WAGON IS BEING DRIVENOR PARKED, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR SUDDEN DISTRACTION TO THEDRIVER.
Remedy:
APPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES.
Potential Units Affected:
28000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 11, 1992 |
| Component: |
WHEELS |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
654000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 11, 1992
Model Affected:
1986 MERCURY SABLE
Summary:
CHILDREN 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.
Consequence:
THERE 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.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE SELF-LATCHING ASSEMBLY CURRENTLY USED IN THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH A LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAN ONLY BE CLOSED WITH A KEY.
Potential Units Affected:
654000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
NOV 25, 1994 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
98000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 25, 1994
Model Affected:
1986 MERCURY SABLE
Summary:
THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.
Consequence:
OVER 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.
Remedy:
MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.
Potential Units Affected:
98000
Notes:
MONROE AUTO CORP.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 10, 1986 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4700
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 10, 1986
Model Affected:
1986 MERCURY SABLE
Summary:
THE RIGHT QUARTER WINDOWS MAY CONTAIN GLASS WHICH WAS IMPROPERLY TEMPERED. THIS GLASS MAY YIELD PIECES LARGER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT THESE LARGE PIECES OF GLASS MAY SERIOUSLY INJURE THE OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE THE QUARTER WINDOWS CONTAINING DATE CODE 5 AF.
Potential Units Affected:
4700
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
DEC 26, 1985 |
| Component: |
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Model Affected: |
SABLE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 26, 1985
Model Affected:
1986 MERCURY SABLE
Summary:
Consequence:
IF THE CAR IS LEFT UNATTENDED WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NOT IN LOCK POSITION, THE CAR CAN BE EASILY STOLEN. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT STOLEN CARS ARE FREQUENTLY INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS.
Remedy:
IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.
Potential Units Affected:
4500
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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