Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
27 complaint records
"CRANK SHAFT PULLEY FELL OFF DUE TO BOLTS HOLDING PULLEY BEING TOO SOFT AND SHEARING OFF. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479683) *SKD..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Related system parts - not a diagnosis
Complete Engine Assembly
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Cylinder Head
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Head Gasket Set
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Power train
23 complaint records
"AUTO TRAN: WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION JUMPS FROM DRIVE TO 1ST OR 2ND, OR DIE COMPLETELY; NO WARNING; NEARLY CAUSED REAREND ACCIDENT. TT..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Related system parts - not a diagnosis
Transmission Oil Cooler
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Automatic Transmission Assembly
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Manual Transmission Assembly
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Electrical system
20 complaint records7 fire reports
"WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE SHUT DOWN, TRIED TO START AGAIN, SUDDENLY SMOKE SPREAD OUT OF INTERIOR, REPLACED STARTER, NO FIRE. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Related system parts - not a diagnosis
Engine Control Module
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MAP Sensor
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Knock Sensor
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Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ97009 opened Aug 1997 | closed Feb 1999 | Structure | REAR LOWER SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY - led to recall 98V323000 TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CARS THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY RECALL 93V-106 SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO THE SAME FAILURE PHENOMENON, AND TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS REMEDY FAILURE ISSUE |
| PE93100 opened Dec 1993 | closed Jun 1994 | Suspension | POLYCAST ROAD WHEEL CRACKS There is no summary currently available |
| EA92040 opened Nov 1992 | closed Jun 1993 | Structure | SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL - led to recall 93V106002 There is no summary currently available |
| PE92056 opened Jul 1992 | closed Nov 1992 | Structure | SUB-FRM/UNIBODY ABSOR.FAIL There is no summary currently available |
| EA91042 opened Oct 1991 | closed May 1992 | Structure | STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION - led to recall 92V065000 === |
| PE91128 opened Sep 1991 | closed Jan 1992 | Electrical System | FIRES IN IGNITION SWITCH There is no summary currently available |
| PE91108 opened Aug 1991 | closed Oct 1991 | Structure | STORAGE COMPAR SUFFOCATION There is no summary currently available |
| PE91036 opened Jan 1991 | closed May 1991 | Structure | DOOR HANDLES BREAKAGE There is no summary currently available |
| EA90045 opened Sep 1990 | closed Sep 1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS - led to recall 91V134002 === |
| EA90042 opened Aug 1990 | closed Dec 1991 | Vehicle Speed Control | THROTTLE STICKING There is no summary currently available |
| PE90071 opened Apr 1990 | closed Jun 1990 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BRAKE DISC HUB FAILURE There is no summary currently available |
| PE90066 opened Mar 1990 | closed Aug 1990 | Vehicle Speed Control | THROTTLE STICKING There is no summary currently available |
| PE90019 opened Nov 1989 | closed Mar 1990 | Vehicle Speed Control | SPEED CONTROL FAILURE There is no summary currently available |
| EA90006 opened Oct 1989 | closed Feb 1991 | Seat Belts | SAFETY BELT FAILURE There is no summary currently available |
| PE89126 opened Jun 1989 | closed Oct 1989 | Seat Belts | SAFETY BELT FAILURE === |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V323000 | Structure | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN,... | Normally free |
| 93V106000 | Structure | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS AND SABLES BUILT FROM 10-14-85 THROUGH 8-19-88, AND LINCOLN CONTINENTALS BUILT FROM 11-4-87 THROUGH 9-30-88 (EXCEPT 1989 - 1991 2.5L TAURUS AND 1989 - 1992 SHO). | Normally free |
| 92V065000 | Wheels | CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. | Normally free |
| 91V134000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY. | Normally free |
| 87V139000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. | Normally free |
| 87V017000 | Visibility | ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS. | Normally free |
| 86V039000 | Visibility | THE RIGHT QUARTER WINDOWS MAY CONTAIN GLASS WHICH WAS IMPROPERLY TEMPERED. THIS GLASS MAY YIELD PIECES LARGER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL. | Normally free |
| 85V172000 | Steering | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998250 1998-12-22 | Steering | 251,032 | On certain vehicles located in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador, the lower sub frame mount plate nut may corrode and fail due to exposure to road salt. |
| 1992166 1992-12-30 | Structure | 157,101 | On certain vehicles with 3.0 Litre and 3.8 Litre engines, the body mounts on the rear corners of the subframe which supports the engine and transmission may become detached due to corrosion of the rear lower mount retaining plates,... |
| 1992060 1992-05-20 | Structure | 48,330 | Note: Station wagon vehicles only. Young children left unattended in the vehicle could lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat (or the underfloor storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with the... |
| 1991021 1991-02-11 | Engine | 113,833 | THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES RECALL 90-27 FOR VEHICLES IN THE MARITIMES. THE THROTTLE MAY STICK IN AN OPEN POSITION DUE TO LINKAGE BINDING CAUSED BY CORROSION. |
| 1990193 1990-12-07 | Brakes | 127,161 | THE COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN AND FRACTURE, RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE. |
| 1990027 1990-02-09 | Engine | 15,909 | RANGER/BRONCO II - 2.9 LITRE ENGINES TAURUS/SABLE - 3.0 LITRE ENGINES NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN NEWFOUNDLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. |
| 1989099 1989-07-13 | Emissions | 70,606 | THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THE CENTRAL FUEL INJECTOR (CFI) MAY OPERATE RICH DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. |
| 1987098 1987-09-09 | Fuel System | 295,731 | ON VEHICLES WITH EFI OR CFI, THE SPRING-LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING USED TO CONNECT THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES TO THE EFI FUEL RAILS OR TO THE CFI THROTTLE BODIES AS WELL AS OTHER FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS NEAR THE DASH PANELS ON SOME... |
| 1987023 1987-02-17 | Structure | 5,545 | ON STATION WAGONS, THE METALLIC CONDUCTOR STRIPS WHICH PROVIDE ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THE REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR MAY ERODE DUE TO ELECTROLYTIC ACTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF HIGH ROAD SALT USE. |
| 1986030 1986-03-10 | Not Entered | 634 | THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S.205 - GLAZING MATERIALS. NOTE: STATION WAGONS ONLY. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01156 Aug 2001 | Visibility | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC | |
| 01157 Aug 2001 | Unknown Or Other | INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC | |
| 01124 Jun 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT | |
| 0015 Jan 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS | |
| 99222 Oct 1999 | Electrical System | SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT | |
| 99196 Sep 1999 | Equipment | INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT | |
| 99183 Sep 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 99152 Jul 1999 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT | |
| 98246 Dec 1998 | Electrical System | FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC | |
| 9802169838 May 1998 | Power Train | TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC | |
| 9888 Apr 1998 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC | |
| 9852 Apr 1998 | Tires | INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC | |
| 9874 Apr 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC | |
| 982675 Apr 1998 | Power Train | A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC | |
| 9864 Mar 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 985A13 Mar 1998 | Service Brakes | THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC | |
| 9848 Mar 1998 | Equipment | ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC | |
| 9832 Feb 1998 | Structure | FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC | |
| 97111097234 Nov 1997 | Electrical System | VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC | |
| 97610 Mar 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD | |
| 97511 Mar 1997 | Power Train | FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD | |
| 9743 Feb 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRP" OR "SQUEAK" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD | |
| 962612 Dec 1996 | Power Train | TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW | |
| 96246 Nov 1996 | Electrical System | WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW | |
| 96249 Nov 1996 | Power Train | TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW | |
| BC7235961101 Nov 1996 | Power Train | VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH IN REVERSE GEAR. *TW | |
| 96221 Oct 1996 | Visibility | WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW | |
| BC9584961001 Oct 1996 | Steering | INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN. *TT | |
| BC9683961001 Oct 1996 | Power Train | PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE CALIBRATION FROM R-11 TO R-12 FOR STALLING ON DECEL & MISFIRE CODES ON 3.0L VEHICLES. *TT | |
| 95203 Oct 1995 | Visibility | A 'GROANING' NOISE MAY COME FROM THE FRONT POWER WINDOWS AFTER THE GLASS IS POWERED FULL UP. THIS NOISE IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER LUBRICATION ON THE WINDOW REGULATOR MECHANISM SLIDING SURFACES. THE GREASE GETS WIPED OFF FROM SLIDING SURFACES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. |
Showing 30 of 44 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 8 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Every part on this vehicle
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Steering
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Engine
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| Engine Oil Dipstick | Buy it now on eBay |
Engine Management
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| Throttle Body | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Throttle Position Sensor | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Idle Air Control Valve | Replaced by electronic throttle control | Buy it now on eBay |
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Ignition
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Cooling
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| Transmission Oil Cooler | Buy it now on eBay |
Fuel System
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| Fuel Filter | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Fuel Injectors | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Fuel Rail | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Fuel Tank | Buy it now on eBay | |
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| Fuel Pressure Regulator | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Fuel Level Sending Unit | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Carburetor | Fuel injection replaced carburetors through the 1980s | Buy it now on eBay |
| EVAP Charcoal Canister | Buy it now on eBay |
Exhaust
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| Exhaust Flex Pipe | Buy it now on eBay | |
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| Exhaust Hanger | Largely universal rubber hangers | Buy it now on eBay |
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| Exhaust Tip | Accessory; sized by pipe diameter not vehicle | Buy it now on eBay |
Drivetrain
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| Shift Knob | Mostly universal threads | Buy it now on eBay |
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| Driveshaft | RWD/AWD vehicles | Buy it now on eBay |
| Universal Joint | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Differential Assembly | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Differential Cover | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Transfer Case | 4WD/AWD vehicles | Buy it now on eBay |
| Axle Shaft | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Wheel Studs | Buy it now on eBay |
Electrical
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| Battery Tray | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Alternator | Hybrids/EVs use DC-DC converters instead | Buy it now on eBay |
| Starter Motor | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Voltage Regulator | External regulators; internal to alternator on later vehicles | Buy it now on eBay |
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| Relay | Standardized ISO relays | Buy it now on eBay |
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| Instrument Cluster | Mileage-programmed; note on page | Buy it now on eBay |
| Horn | Largely universal | Buy it now on eBay |
| Power Window Motor | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Power Window Switch | Buy it now on eBay | |
| 12V Power Outlet | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Ground Strap | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Trailer Wiring Harness | Buy it now on eBay |
HVAC
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Lighting
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| Fog Light Assembly | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Turn Signal Assembly | Buy it now on eBay | |
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| Headlight Switch | Buy it now on eBay | |
| Dimmer Switch | Buy it now on eBay |
Body
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| Fender Liner | Buy it now on eBay | |
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| Emblem Set | Buy it now on eBay | |
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| Rocker Panel | Rust repair staple for older vehicles | Buy it now on eBay |
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Glass
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Interior
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| Radio Head Unit | OE replacement; aftermarket DIN units are their own world | Buy it now on eBay |
| Car Speakers | Sized by diameter more than vehicle | Buy it now on eBay |
| Steering Wheel Cover | Universal sizing | Buy it now on eBay |
Wheels
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| Lug Nuts | Thread/seat specific | Buy it now on eBay |
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