1999 FORD TAURUS SHO Recall
- Campaign:
- 16E026000 on 03/31/2016
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2014 - 10/30/2014
- Affected:
- 49,635
- Defect:
- Bosch brake components llc (bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models bosch quietcast bc598 and bp765, bosch blue be598 and be598h, prostop pd598 and pd765m, duralast gold dg598, duralast mkd598, stop master st598, ultrastop ult598, ultralife mx598 and mx765, brakebest mkd765, and prostop platinum pgd598. these brake pads, manufactured october 1, 2014, to october 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 ford taurus, 2001-2005 mercury sable, 1995-1999 ford taurus sho, 1995-2002 lincoln continental, and 1993-1998 lincoln mark viii vehicles. the brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
- Consequence:
- A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. the recall began on may 26, 2016. owners may contact bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
1999 FORD TAURUS SHO TSBs (27)
- Bulletin:
- 5897
- Component:
- 017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Summary:
- Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 6318
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Information regarding inoperable speed control. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 6469
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Conditions with windshield wiper operating without command. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 996040
- Component:
- 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
- Summary:
- Subject regarding electronic crash sensor (ecs) module location. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 996123
- Component:
- 103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
- Summary:
- Concerns with buzz or vibration with the gear selector in park. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99147
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 996882
- Component:
- 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
- Summary:
- Information on diagnosing a no crank starting condition on vehicles equipped with the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9912692
- Component:
- 116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
- Summary:
- Engineering is investigating conditions of a hard to turn ignition key / stiff ignition switch lock cylinder. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98159
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Transaxle , prior to repair, orange tag special service instructions was not installed. ak
- Bulletin:
- 0035
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience high idle. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 13802
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (icp) illumination. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 12066
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Some vehicles were calibrated with increased air flow at closed throttle to prevent tip-in bumps, a result may be reduced deceleration feel and less engine rpm reduction at closed throttle with the vehicle moving. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 6283
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Important information on removing rear tie down brackets during pre-delivery. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12784
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Information on removing rear tie down brackets during pdi as required. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12570
- Component:
- 017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13109
- Component:
- 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with the passive anti-theft system (pats) may exhibit a no crank starting condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12874
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may intermittently exhibit a self activated single wipe of the front windshield wipers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7196
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Effective october 15, 1999, the ax4s and ax4n transmission assembly for the certain vehicles are available as a ford quality renewal (fqr) assembly. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13381
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding service tip for sun visor bracket breakage. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 5249
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Information on vehicles exhibiting steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 5339
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Concerns with a momentary high idle in park or neutral. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 5367
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperable speed control. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12251
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may intermittently exhibit a momentary high idle in park or neutral. this concern may be an insufficient connection between the harness wires and terminals in the throttle position connector. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12257
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may intermittently exhibit a momentary high idle in park or neutral. there may be an insufficient connection between the harness wires and terminals in the throttle position connector. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12284
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Some vehicle s may exhbit inoperable spped control. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03144
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- CSP-08B01
- Component:
- 063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
- Summary:
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission warranty refund. *pe
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