Recall 91V134000: 1986–1991 Mercury Sable and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 6, 1991

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

325,000vehicles

Model years

1986–1991

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

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1986 Ford Taurus101 complaints
• 1987 Ford Taurus255 complaints
• 1988 Ford Taurus333 complaints
• 1989 Ford Taurus562 complaints
• 1990 Ford Taurus381 complaints
• 1991 Ford Taurus649 complaints
• 1988 Lincoln Continental84 complaints
• 1989 Lincoln Continental158 complaints
• 1990 Lincoln Continental158 complaints
• 1991 Lincoln Continental203 complaints
• 1986 Mercury Sable46 complaints
• 1987 Mercury Sable76 complaints
• 1988 Mercury Sable126 complaints
• 1989 Mercury Sable238 complaints
• 1990 Mercury Sable166 complaints
• 1991 Mercury Sable221 complaints