Subframe Rusted out

[ahelm]

So I decided to replace the subframe bushings and the rear passenger bushing was completely loose. The subframe is completely rusted out. (see attached photo) Has anyone ever repaired this by welding a plate to the frame? Or where can I find another subframe?

 

[NEp8ntballer]

best bet would probably be a junkyard. you might want to get a rust free one sourced from a southern state if you're planning to get/keep the car rust free.

 

[AREA 91]

You can weld a plate in there if you had to.
I have seen it done.
I would recommend a different sub frame, though.

 

[sperold]

You could consider lobbing-off that ear and have a good welder attach another good ear off a junk yard car. We don't know what sub frame you have, but that mounting ear looks like a standard part for all Taurus sub frames near the year that you have. Take a look at the rest of the sub frame as it may be OK (or not).
You can get another sub frame from this forum, but shipping gets expensive.

 

[FamilySHO]

I would get a California subframe. SHOSOURCE can get one. Greyhound station to station is the cheapest way to ship.

 

[mrecoolgar]

I have 3) rust free subframes in stock.

 

[JAG63]

do the gen 3 sub frame swap

 

[Bill Strobel]

I have 3) rust free subframes in stock.

I've bought from Kevin before very fair and easy to deal with. Ships fast too.