NHTSA safety recalls
2004 Ford Taurus Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Ford Taurus. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2004 Ford Taurus as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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16E026000Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Foundation Components · Disc · Pads
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeBosch 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.
What was foundBosch 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.
16E026000 at NHTSA04V330000Seats · Front Assembly · Power Adjust
The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
The riskThe seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on july 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What was foundCertain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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