1993 Ford Taurus SHO: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus sho. He received a recall notice, number 05s28. The contact stated that the cruise control feature does not work on his vehicle. The servo assembly, part#f8zz9c735aa and the wiring harness burned; however, the vehicle is operational. The speed control deactivation switch was disconnected by ford. Ford stated that the parts would be available in december 2007. The current and failure mileages were 109,629. Updated 12/12/07”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2007

“Tl*the contact owned a 1993 ford taurus sho. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle began smoking and then caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed due to the underhood fire. On march 5, 2008, the contact received a ford safety recall for the vehicle speed control. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 4/11/08 *cn”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2006

“Failed speed control on 1993 taurus sho, identical to pick up trucks which are recalled. National highway safety council has not recalled my vehicle. Ford motor co. Refused to repair vehicle without charge. Fire danger is imminent, which can occur while driving and could cause injury or death, or when garaged, could burn the vehicle and the residence. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2006

“Vehicle fails to stop or slow down when brakes are applied at speeds from 5 to 50 mph on wet roads or pavement with loose gravel. ABS activates and vehicles makes no attempt to slow down. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2005

“While pulling away from a stop sign making a right turn the bolts for the engine subframe broke loose from the floor, the engine dropped. I lost engine power, steering and brake assist. Although there is a recall listed on the ford website #98s36 I did not receive a notice. The factory refused to assist in repairs costing me $1148.59 the dealer installed reinforcing patches in the floor and cut out the remaining bolts. I contacted ford and they stated there was no recall on my vehicle yet their website shows one for the bolts. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2005

“Ford taurus 1993 sho cruise control pressure switch on brake master cylinder burned. On this model this circuit shares the same fuse with the rear brake lights. Luckily I noticed the loss of brake lights right away and disconnected the burned cruise control switch and replaced the fuse. Driving without rear brake lights is a definite hazard. My vehicle is not listed in the recall with the nearly 1 million f-150s and crown victorias but I suspect that the switch is from the same vendor. Ford has an improved switch available and I believe my vehicle should be added to the recall. Thanks peter burbank”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2004

“According to NHTSA campaign id number 98v323000, my vehicle is affected under a recall for replacement of sub frame rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts; yet my servicing dealer (elk river ford, elk river,mn.) and ford motor company refuse to remedy the problem as stated in the recall documentation. I do not know what else to do, so I am making this my formal complaint with NHTSA. *cb”Owner report · Structure · May 2003