Ford Taurus recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 1, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 1993–2007 Ford, Lincoln — 19 models

Recall number

16E026000

Brand / firm

Ford, Lincoln, Bosch Blue, Duralast Gold, Prostop, Ultralife, Mercury, Duralast, Bosch Quietcast, Stopmaster, Ultrastop, Prostop Platinum, Brakebest, Bosch Quitecast

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 49,635 units

Why it was recalled

A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.