1FAFP53U34A132760

Available vehicle information

VIN
1FAFP53U34A132760
Make
Ford
Model year
2004
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Record status
fire damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
16E026000 01/04/2016 View details
Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Recall 2 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
04V330000 08/07/2004 View details
Summary

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.

Consequence

THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS 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.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 18 MPG
Highway 25 MPG
Combined 20 MPG
Engine displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 444.35 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3100
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

1FA WMI · FP53U3 VDS · 4A132760 VIS
WMI 1FA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS FP53U3 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 4A132760 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 4 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code A Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make FORD
Model Taurus
Model year 2004
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim SE
Displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 155 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city HAPEVILLE
Plant state GEORGIA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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