1997 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.
1997 FORD TAURUS SHO TSBs (11)
- Bulletin:
- 980314
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Experiencing a hard start / long crank. *yc
- 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:
- 99127
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1135 or p1155 stored in memory and / or a long crank / slow start. *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:
- 13802
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (icp) illumination. *mjs
- 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:
- 5249
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Information on vehicles exhibiting steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00E11
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00E11
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15128
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a harsh 2-3 shift after installing a remanufactured transaxle. *slc
- 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
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