Vehicle recall 96V016000 · January 25, 1996
Mercury Sable and Ford Taurus
The brake system fluid level indicator lamp switch can malfunction.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brake system fluid level indicator lamp switch can malfunction. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
- Consequence
- Consequence of non-compliance: if the switch malfuntions, the brake system warning lamp will either remain illuminated continuously or fail to light as intended when the fluid level falls to a certain level. In either case, the vehicle operator would not be warned of a low brake fluid level condition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake system fluid level indicator lamp switches.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic; switch; brake warning; FMVSS no. 105.VEHICLE description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V016000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 25, 1996
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 21, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Taurus (1996): 1996
- Mercury Sable (1996): 1996
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