Recall 91V036000: 1988–1989 Ford Taurus and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 4, 1991

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

278,000vehicles

Model years

1988–1989

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

The power seat switch wiring is routed over rather than under the front seat support brace, allowing damage by seat cushion spring ends when seat is occupied.

Possible consequence

Power seat switch wiring insulation may become abraded,or punctured, and an electrical short could occur that could result in a firein the seat cushion material.

Remedy

Revise routing of power seat wiring to prevent damage from seat cushion spring contact.

Affected model years

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

• 1988 Ford Taurus333 complaints
• 1989 Ford Taurus562 complaints
• 1988 Mercury Sable126 complaints
• 1989 Mercury Sable238 complaints