Recall 98V323000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 1986-1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,697,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V323000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,697,000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1986 FORD TAURUS, 1986 MERCURY SABLE, 1987 FORD TAURUS, 1987 MERCURY SABLE, 1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, 1988 MERCURY SABLE, 1988 FORD TAURUS, 1989 FORD TAURUS, 1989 MERCURY SABLE, 1989 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, 1990 FORD TAURUS, 1990 MERCURY SABLE, 1990 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, 1991 FORD TAURUS, 1991 MERCURY SABLE, 1991 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, 1992 FORD TAURUS, 1992 MERCURY SABLE, 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, 1993 MERCURY SABLE, 1993 FORD TAURUS, 1993 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, 1994 FORD TAURUS, 1994 MERCURY SABLE, 1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, 1995 MERCURY SABLE, 1995 FORD TAURUS
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V695000 | 2015 LINCOLN MKZ | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1,448,655 | |
| 25V862000 | 2026 LINCOLN CORSAIR | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 780 | |
| 25V688000 | 2025 LINCOLN CORSAIR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 84 | |
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| 25V687000 | 2024 LINCOLN AVIATOR | TRAILER HITCHES | 1,412 | |
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