NHTSA investigationPE89007
Investigation PE89007: 1986–1987 Ford Taurus
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Oct 19, 1988
- Closed
- May 25, 1989
- Model years
- 1986–1987
Subject
Front seat bracket
Component: Seats
Summary
Briefing notes odiscussion of the reported defect & its consequences ofailure mileage analysis owarranty data analysis oford's body & chassis engineering report ocomparison with other seat-track analyses===
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1987 Ford Taurus255 complaints
- 1986 Ford Taurus101 complaints
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