Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 93V-023 · Ford and Mercury vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 93V-023 covers 212 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on January 4, 1993.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2122 models

ReportedJan 4, 1993Owners notified May 7, 1993

Complaints since152Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROLLERS DESIGNED FOR REAR WHEEL DRIVE CARS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CARS..

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY AND POSSIBLEVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE ABS CONTROLLER WITH A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE ABS CONTROLLER.

SYSTEM: BRAKESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH OPTIONAL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS).

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 Taurus1993

Mercury Sable1993

Built from January 1, 1993 to January 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.