Recall 03V087000: 2002–2003 Ford Taurus and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 10, 2003

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

67,894vehicles

Model years

2002–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." the windshields may potentially exhibit increased wind noise, water leakage, and squeaks and rattles.

Possible consequence

Potential loss of windshield retention may also reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these windshields. Owner notification began on march 31, 2003. 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/mercury at 1-800-392-3673.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Ford Taurus1,426 complaints
• 2003 Ford Taurus1,223 complaints
• 2002 Mercury Sable440 complaints
• 2003 Mercury Sable201 complaints