Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 86V-144 · Ford and Mercury vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-144 covers 4,714 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on October 28, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,7142 models

ReportedOct 28, 1986Owners notified Oct 19, 1986

Complaints since29Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN LOWER SHAFTS OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT TO THE SHAFT INSULATOR FLANGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY, AS NECESSARY.

SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Ford Taurus1987

Mercury Sable1987

Built from October 1, 1986 to October 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.