We found the following complaints for FORD TAURUS (1992)
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Multi-car accident.seatbelts prevented injury, but untethered, overpowered passenger airbag broke my wife's neck.
Ue97027, intermittently the air bag light comes on,indicating there is a problem with the air bagsystem, but dealer insists there is no problem.been to 3 different dealers.dealers cannot determine the problem.please provide further information and vin#.
Turning right after stop, car made a pop noise. Car veered left across oncoming traffic lane and hit stationary metal pole causing extensive damage to automobile body and suspension. Car has been totaled by insurance. Air bags did not deploy.
When puttting the key into the ignition, the airbag light came on, and itcontinues to flash off / on.vehicle is in repair shop forservice.
Air bag light keeps coming on and off, dealer has not repaired the problem.tt
Other: airbag inoperative.
After having the air bags replaced,when starting the vehicle,the air bag light will blink on and off. This happens intermittently.
A car ran a stop sign, t-boned me on front pass-side pushing me off the road to the left. Seatbelt did not restrain me, both airbags deployed, left bag blew shrapnel cutting my face and injuring my right eye.
Violent deployment of air bag resulting in injuries to consumer's face and chest. (qcaw)
Head on collision /jaw fracture/4 herniated discs wich required surgery in neck,concussion with permanent brain damage,herniated disc in lumbar section wich required surgery /hospitalization totaling 40 days/disabled currentley since accident date of 2/12/1998.
Airbag light was flashing.clock spring was replaced,airbag light continued flashing. Airbag monitor also replaced.this was considered a double failure.please linvestigate if the first failure went undetected, or caused the second failure, or was a coincidence.your response would be appreciated.
The air bag control module first failed in october, 1998.was replaced by friendly ford in springfield, mo in january, 1999.since then, the module has failed about every three months to date.i have had to buy a new module every 12 months due to warranty running out on replacement monitors.had three ford dealers check out air bag system, none could fix it, except for replacing the module.they all claimed there was an intermittent short circuit "somewhere" that they could never find.now denny ford in rolla, mo wants to replace the entire wiring harness at a cost of $2,000+ just for the parts!!!!! this is gerting ridiculous.but i can't just ignore the problem, because when the module dies the air bags don't work.
Air bag light continues to stay on even after replacement of switch.tt
Ie 97027. When vehicle is started and moving the airbag light flashes. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Problem still exists.*et
Vehicle jumped out of reverse and suddenly accelerated, and ran into a brick wall, vehicle still accelerated when started. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. The air bag failed to deploy, consumer was informed by a mechanic that the transmission was the cause of the problem, however the mechanic shop is refusing to look at the vehicle.
Frontal collision impact 12:00 position speed 35 mph drivers side air bag did not deploy.tt
Driver air bag did not deploy during front impact, resulting in a total lost.tt
Consumer had a head-on collision and air bags did not deploy- consumer was the driver and was slightly injured by the impact from the steering wheel.
Passengers airbag did not deploy during side and front end impact; hit by another vehicle, ended up hitting road sign and an embankment.tt
While driving 20 mph vehicle had a frontal impact and the defective airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in the crash.please provide further information.
Air bag deflated inside the steering wheel compartment.
While proceeding from a stop sign another driver hit consumer on driver's side towardsfront of vehicle.consumer's car was totalled.engine compartment was smashed.also,none of the airbags deployed.consumerhas yet to contact dealer.please provide any further information.
While turning into driveway heard loud popping noise, engine accelerated on its own, lost control, crashed into side of house, airbag did not deploy.
Drivers airbag did not deploy during side and front end impact; hit by another vehicle, ended up hitting road sign and an embankment.tt
Consumer was involved in an accident and airbags deployed. But seconds prior to driver's airbag deploying, 2 plastic pieces came off the dash which was located right next to airbag in i-shape, hitting driver in the face and breaking nose. Also passenger's airbag deployed, causing injuries to passenger with permanent damage to lungsdue to chemicals in airbag.
Vehicle sudden accelerated and ran into a bricks wall. Upon impact,air bags did not deploy. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
When involved in a head-on crash, traveling at 35 mph, there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The frame was bent in the crash. The vehicle was totaled.
Air bag failure during accident .tt
Airbag light on at all times - has this been recalled? local ford garage quoted $200.00 to fix.
When vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a dirt bank while travelling 45-50 mph. There was no deployment of driver's or passenger's air bags. Vehicle was totalled. *ml
Violent deployment of air bag during front end collision caused severe injury and burns to drivers right arm. Nlm
During a frontal impact accident at 50 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a collision, and the airbag did not deploy and the restraint belt did not retract.
Was leaving from the driveway when the water bottle fell andconsumer attemptedto pick it up,vehicle lost control/ went off the road,resulting in a crash.driver's airbag deployed,and the residue from the airbag did something to consumer'sface and left a 7 inch scar.consumer also suffered a whiplash,and lost 15 pounds.
Air bag light stays on. Dealer has moved and is not aware, problem still exists.
Deployment of airbag was violent, causing loss of hearing. *sd
The air bags inadvertently deployed, which caused injuries to the consumer and occupant.mr
Drivers side airbag did not deploy during front end collision, rearended another vehicle at standstill, vehicle at repair shop.
Vehicle was involved in an accident. Driver's air bag failed to deploy. Driver sustained injuries.
Air bag did not deploy during head on collision, resulting in an injury and in the death of a 8-month old fetus.tt
While driving had a frontal impact and airbag deployed, but caused severe injuries. The consumer set further than 10 inches away from the airbag.also, the driver'sseatbelt system malfunctioned, causing the occupant to go forward unto the steering wheel. .et.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal low impact collisionon the passenger's side . The passenger's side airbag did not deploy. The dealer has been notified.
Driver's side airbag did not deploy in frontal collision at 25 mph.tt
While driving on a local street car, coming in the opposite direction,made a left hand turn in front of consumer's vehicle.other driver misjudged his turn, and ran into consumer's vehicleon front driver's side corner. Upon impact,airbags did not deploy.
During head on collision driver air bag did not deploy.ttconsumer was injured.
Air bag failed.
The center of the drivers airbag was melted to the center of the steering wheel so when it deployed the top half only came out. Please describe.tt
Whenhitting brakes air bag deployed, causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.
Vehicle was going approximately 45mph and air bag light illuminated on and off. Toxic gas started escaping fromdriver's side air bag without it deploying.please describe with more information.
When vehicle was hit on the right front driver's side in an inter-sectional crash, there was no deployment of driver's side or the passenger's side air bags.crash was reported to the insurance company. Owner not sure if the vehicle will be repaired or totalled. Please provide any further information.
Consumer did not have recall work performed due to lack of parts and dealership problem.(speed control)*mjs
The consumer expressed his concern of what he/she feels to beunfair/dishonest treatment given by ford.per invoice, there was an issue or concern about the ignition coil(s).the consumer request money back.mrscc
Fuses kept blowing and vehicle would stall while driving, contacted dealer, and dealer stated electrical system burned out.
My 1992 ford taurus just cuts off; the 1st time the check engine light came on and it quit. I had the car served and checked. I'd drive apprx. 60 miles and it would happen again, then i was going back to florida and it did it again, so i took it to orange ford in orange ,texas and they put it on the computer and said it was fine but the check engine light would still come on and the car would cut -off,this happened a good half a dozen times and i limped into blountstown, fl. Where i had my mechanic keith lee put it on the computer, he couldn't find anything yet the car check engine light would come on and the car would just quit running. To make a long story short the map sensor, fuel filter,main brain,thermostat and temperture sensor have all been replaced and i made it back to texas. Then on april 29th 2004 i was in traffic on hwy 290 traveling about 45 miles an hour and itjust quit causing me and my passengers to lurch and i had to re-start my car. Thishappened again when i was just moving the car to a shady parking spot on the 29th of april. I'm 60 years old and i only have the one car for transportation so it's very important that my car be maintained and i have a chilton's book for my car and insist that anyone who works on my car follow the manuals instructions to a tee, like disconnecting the negative ground before working on my car after all the engineers who designed it know best. We are a ford family and own a bronco ii, and a ford f-350 w/ a cummin diesel engine and have had no problems with them, which the are a 1987 & 1986 respectively and still running which will tell you that they have had the proper care and maintenence.
Vehicle caught on fire while the consumer was driving, the consumer would like someone to inspect the vehicle (possible electrical failure).
Battery failed.
Battery replaced.
Alternator replaced due to short in harness/welded connection to alternator.
Alternator replaced.
The faulty alternator caught on fire and burnt to the ground. Please describe.tt
Starter was replaced because it would not spin engine fast enough to start.
Horn inoperative.
Due to the design of the horn,in an emergency the horn is difficult to locate.
While on road hard to find horn button.tt
Intermittently in hot climatevehicle stalledand died.the dealer has inspected the vehicle several times.
After taken the key out of the ignition, vehicle stays started.please describe.
The distributor cap failed.
Without having a key you can start the car .tt
Spark plugs failed.
While driving vehicle stalls for no reason,dealers are unable to locate problem through diagnostic testing.
While driving all the systems in the car locked up and smoke was coming from under the hood steered off interstate and fire came from under the hood.tt
Car stalls without warning. I noticed the problem was published stating the ignition system was faulty.
Engine; when driving the vehicle stalls/hesitates.
While drivingvehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Vehicle hesitates in overdrive at 55 to 65 mph.
Ongoing stalling problem.believedproblem maybe due to tfi modules.manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details.
The car wouldn't start . Took to dealer can't find problem , please describe .
Ignition wires corroded, preventing vehicle from starting. *sd
While driving in drive, the vehicle stalls at any speed. Transmission slipping and needs replaced.
Was pulling into park lot (spot) car stalled . Please describe .
My 1992 ford taurus just cuts off; the 1st time the check engine light came on and it quit. I had the car served and checked. I'd drive apprx. 60 miles and it would happen again, then i was going back to florida and it did it again, so i took it to orange ford in orange ,texas and they put it on the computer and said it was fine but the check engine light would still come on and the car would cut -off,this happened a good half a dozen times and i limped into blountstown, fl. Where i had my mechanic keith lee put it on the computer, he couldn't find anything yet the car check engine light would come on and the car would just quit running. To make a long story short the map sensor, fuel filter,main brain,thermostat and temperture sensor have all been replaced and i made it back to texas. Then on april 29th 2004 i was in traffic on hwy 290 traveling about 45 miles an hour and itjust quit causing me and my passengers to lurch and i had to re-start my car. Thishappened again when i was just moving the car to a shady parking spot on the 29th of april. I'm 60 years old and i only have the one car for transportation so it's very important that my car be maintained and i have a chilton's book for my car and insist that anyone who works on my car follow the manuals instructions to a tee, like disconnecting the negative ground before working on my car after all the engineers who designed it know best. We are a ford family and own a bronco ii, and a ford f-350 w/ a cummin diesel engine and have had no problems with them, which the are a 1987 & 1986 respectively and still running which will tell you that they have had the proper care and maintenence.
Distributor failed. *sd
The vehicle stalled all around town but not on the highway. *ph the stalling occurred daily.number of failures were too numerous to count. *scc possible ignition problems.
While driving, lost engine power; difficult steering/braking; low speed; wire that supplies power to eec/fuel pump broke.tt
When ever key is in ignition/starter & ready to turn vehicle off, vehicle would not turn off. Vehicle would still run. Ignition/starter was broken.
This vehicle stalls when stopped at a light or stop sign.it also hesitates when being driven.i am reporting these complaints because i understand other owners have had these problems and that a recall is under consideration.thank you.
Vehicle stalls at slow speed. Dealer cannot find problem.
Engine; when driving the vehicle stalls/hesitates.
While driving down road,regradless of what speed,vehicle just dies without any type of warning. Sometimes vehicle will start again after a few minutes. Sometimesvehicle has to be towed. The vehicle stalls numerous times and replacing the distributor as possible cause did not get red of the problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
After sitting overnight the vehicle will not start, put the key in the ignition and the key would not turn.please describe in detail.
Check engine light comes on intermittantly, replaced o2 sensor and map test eec system.
In cold weather vehicle stalls and hesitates. Took to mechanic, and there was a problemwith main chipof the computer. The manufacturer had issued a technical bulletin on this problem but declines to cover the cost of repair.
When driving around 45mph or above vehicle would vibrate violently. Moved vehicle to side of road & turned it off & restarted. Had taken to mechanic several times for problem. Had the fueld pump replaced 3 times & the computer chip replaced. Vehicle had been test driven. Problem still exists.
Computer processor in vehicle has failed causing the vehicle to stall.tt
Ignition switch spins freely and the key will not go into ignition easily, when the key finally fits the car will not start, vehicle stalling has been occurring. *mjs
I own a 92 ford taurus, and recently it caught on fire under the dash board...i have been doing research on defects for ford ignition switches...i have found many documents about class action law suits for other owners of ford vehicles from 1983-1995...i was not notified of this being a defect in my car and believe that ford is responsible for the fire in my dashboard...i would like to know what is still possible for recalls/defects and what can be done about this.
Vehicle caught on fire caused by the ignition switch.please describe.
Ignition key can be removed in a position other than lock.at times when door is opened, the warning sounds indicating that key is still in ignition, after it has been removed.
When vehicle is at standstill or running, ignition key can be removed at anytime. When vehicle's stopped & had not been shifted properly, it would still move with or without key.
Interior compartment and inter-sturcture, under the dash fire, electrical short.
Electrical short in the vehicle, consumer smell a very bag burning, smell in the vehicle.
When parkingand trying to shut vehicle off,ignition won't cut off due toa problem withsteering column.
Engine fire.
Dt:1992 ford taurus.the u shaped housing that holds up the enginerusted.consumer tookvehicleto a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle.the right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also,the front,emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the keybroken in the ignition.there were other problems with the vehicle.the consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house.he had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad.he took it back the auction house and he kept the title.consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer .the incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle.it was taken back to capital auction 603-622-9058.
Due to the defective ignition switch, vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result ina crash.please provide further information.
The ignition will not turn completely off, the noise still sounds with the key out of the ignition. Can even turn the auto on just by manully turning the key holder. Check the engine light keeps coming on.
Starter failed.
Starter replaced twice due to vehicle not starting.
Starter motor replaced.
Having problems with replacing starters- compressor gone bad.
My 1992 ford taurus just cuts off; the 1st time the check engine light came on and it quit. I had the car served and checked. I'd drive apprx. 60 miles and it would happen again, then i was going back to florida and it did it again, so i took it to orange ford in orange ,texas and they put it on the computer and said it was fine but the check engine light would still come on and the car would cut -off,this happened a good half a dozen times and i limped into blountstown, fl. Where i had my mechanic keith lee put it on the computer, he couldn't find anything yet the car check engine light would come on and the car would just quit running. To make a long story short the map sensor, fuel filter,main brain,thermostat and temperture sensor have all been replaced and i made it back to texas. Then on april 29th 2004 i was in traffic on hwy 290 traveling about 45 miles an hour and itjust quit causing me and my passengers to lurch and i had to re-start my car. Thishappened again when i was just moving the car to a shady parking spot on the 29th of april. I'm 60 years old and i only have the one car for transportation so it's very important that my car be maintained and i have a chilton's book for my car and insist that anyone who works on my car follow the manuals instructions to a tee, like disconnecting the negative ground before working on my car after all the engineers who designed it know best. We are a ford family and own a bronco ii, and a ford f-350 w/ a cummin diesel engine and have had no problems with them, which the are a 1987 & 1986 respectively and still running which will tell you that they have had the proper care and maintenence.
Starter failed twice.
While starting vehicle white smoke was coming out of tailpipe. Heard popping noise, also water and antifreezewas coming from tailpipe. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicatedengine head gaskets were blown.blower fan blade had to be replaced.on several occasions, the starter had to be replaced.customer states temperature gauge goes up, low on water and loosing coolant.dealer replaced radiator, water pump and serpentine belt.brakes are grinding.dealer replaced front brakes had turned rotors. On one occasion, the throttle positioning sensor had to be replaced.
The starter does not return to position causing electrical malfunction to different parts of the vehicle (radio, lights and fan), the starter was recalled on other models but not this one.nlm
Wires loose.
There was a fire started under the hood and caused the car to be totaled. Please describe.
Electrical harness that holds light switch overheated and melted, causing loss of backtail lights and dashboard lights.
While driving smoke started coming from the windshield area. After driver pulled into the driveway, sparkes started coming from around the steering column area, and the vehicle caught on fire.driver was able to get out of vehicle safely. The whole interior was burned, and vehicle was totalled.please provide any further information.
While parked vehiclecaught on fire. Fire dept indicated it was an electrical fire. Contact dealer.
I have owned the car for less than one month. I bought it from an as-is dealer with one-year warranty on the transmission. We found smoke came from under the hood on january 21, and had my car checked by a mechanic. The reported problem was power steering leaking and then the related pressure and return hoses were replaced. It seemed ok. But on january 26, my car was suddenly on fire when we were driving with our teacher. We had to call 911 to smother the fire. Many wirings were damaged, thus the car cannot be driven anymore. And later we still found the power steering leaking. In both cases, the instrument panel demonstrated everything was ok even when three persons were on fire!is the auto safe?could you please tell me how to find an authorized office in reno, nv to inspect the cause of the vehicle fire? thank you.
Car burned up.
Inner left side of fuse block shorted out, resulting in a fire.
Consumer states when the hazard lights blow a fuse, the cruise control will not disengage when brakes are applied.. Consumer stated cruise control does not disengage when brakes are applied, and tries to over come brakes with acceleration.
Defective fuse is causing the power seat/power locks, and power windows to become inoperative.all of them are connected to the same fuse.
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in a carport. Electrical related in the under dash area.
In severe cold weather engine overheats andcooling fan freezes.
Head gasket/ transmission failure
Consumerhad problems with heater, and heat gauge would go up and down. Thought automobile was going to explode.took automobile to shop,and they found out it washead gaskets.the head gasket failure was a common problelm with 3.8 engine.
Engine mounts broke. Independent shop will replaced. Please provide further information.
The contact owns a 1992 ford taurus.while driving 45 mph, the rear mounting attachment for the engine cradle deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle.the failure was caused by road salt, debris, and other natural materials.the contact noticed that the failure could cause major safety hazards.if the engine cradle is not supported, a loss of steering and a crash may occur.he was able to successfully drive the vehicle to his residence.the vehicle has not been repaired.the dealer provided him with a reassembly kit, as if the failure were common.the failure mileage was 137,000.updated 5/19/08
The engine stalls at idle and at a stop hot or cold numerous attempts by mechanics did not help this car is a lemon they are not kidding ford does stand for fix or repair daily. Signed never will buy a ford again
Ignition module failed in june, 2001 at 101,377 miles and now again it has failed at 113,000 miles. The first time the car just wouldn't start in front of a building, the second time at a city intersection at midnight. In checking with ford corp and the local ford dealer they have no heat deflector, insulator or kit to move the ignition module from its location just above the engine at the base of the distribtor. Now i feel my car is unsafe to drive and no one will even offer a solution. Do i need to file a lawsuit for the blue book value of my car against ford?
I own a 92 ford taurus wagon left to me by my now-deceased father.he had a recall done 3-99 for the motor mount recall done.my father passed away 12-99.since that time i have had a continuing problem with this motor mount.it is now broken again. Is there any way this problem can be rectified.thanks.*la
Coolant leaking into head gasket and piston/cylinders causing engine to vapor lock and freeze. We bought a $900 extended warranty on this vehicle, and we had to pay a $95.00 diagnostic fee to see what was wrong, hansel ford in santa rosa, california says that warranty will now only cover specific parts of the engine and not all of the engine as described in extended warranty, we bought the estate warranty from the dealership in case something like this happened. We have now no money to pay for the cost of the repair that we thought was covered under the extended warranty, and basically have no recourse except to either tow the vehicle from hansel ford in santa rosa to our place of residence in santa rosa, and or sell/ot towed to a junk yard because said warranty is of no use. We have had the vehicle a little more than 1 year. Have put approximately 10,000 miles on the vehicle, which the warranty states car is still under because its 36,000 miles or 3 years which we come well under that. If dealers would be held more liable, as well as the ford motor company, they would probably back their products (cars,trucks etc. Better.)
Water pump broke.
Found out same problems from other consumers with in the same mileage on these vehicles also i just bought my daughter a 95 escort with some of the sme problems but lower miles. No safety defect listed.
While driving at 55 mphengine motor mounts broke, causing engine to shift forwards and backwards, damaging the coolant system, andvehicle overheated.
After $1200 dollars in replacement of sensors, $1500 in rebuilding the engine because of defective temperature mechanisms, and putting on new part after partwhich the dealership and mechanics keep telling me will fix the problem, my car still stalls, looses power and goes into spasms from one gear to another. I would like to know what is wrong with this car, what investigation you are taking to solve the problem of consumers getting soaked.
Water pump failed.
For a car with such low mileage, have had to replace or fix significant number items (serious safety items included!!) that failed.hope manufacturer can help reimburse costs.per research, these items should not break down at this mileage level! no safety defect mentioned.
Water pump failed at approxamitely 62,200 miles.
Water pump failed.
While starting vehicle white smoke was coming out of tailpipe. Heard popping noise, also water and antifreezewas coming from tailpipe. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicatedengine head gaskets were blown.blower fan blade had to be replaced.on several occasions, the starter had to be replaced.customer states temperature gauge goes up, low on water and loosing coolant.dealer replaced radiator, water pump and serpentine belt.brakes are grinding.dealer replaced front brakes had turned rotors. On one occasion, the throttle positioning sensor had to be replaced.
Experienced water pump failure, replaced water pump and fan belt, coolant.
The water pump failed.
Consumer states while driving andwithout warning vehicle overheated resulting vehicle to become inoperable dealer has been notified however seem not to have a remedy for problem.
Both the engine mounts have failed & this problem is already mentioned in nhtsa campaign # 98v323000. Georgia state is not covered in the campaign. I wish to know what i should do? about the engine cooling system i have replaced the thermostat after i just had a 21 point check from boomershine, ga. Again the cooling system failed on 03/04/99. This car has been giving problems to me & i feel that the 3.8l engine vehicles should be replaced by the manufacturer. I am frustrated with the stability and dependability of the car.
Water pump failed causing leakage.
Water pump replaced.
Engine cooling fan overheated. Ownernotes that his problem was the same as recall no.97v019000 for engine cooling fan. But owner's vehicle was not included in the recall.
Received recall notice; dealership has no parts; keep saying on back order; called today & dealership said to bring vehicle in for inspection of parts, although they do not have any parts ( 97v019000).
Engine cooling fan circuit is bad, causingvehicle to overheat and head gasket to blowout.a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due tovin.
Engine cooling fan did not work, causing the engine to overheat and warp the head gasket.
Experienced water pump failure, replaced water pump and fan belt, coolant.
By pass heater hose failed.
While in aparking lot motor mount boltsfell out. Had to shift into drive & engine would jump up & damage the rod.also,heater & radiator hoses weredamaged, as well asalso cv boot & accelerator link were bent.had problems before this with motor mounts. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Radiator shroud leaking.
Front engine mount bolts broke off. Dealer not aware of the problem. Repairwork done by replacing bolts, also,replaced radiator. Provide further information.
The thermostat failed.
Radiator failed causing coolant to leak from the vehicle.
Radiator rotted after coolant hose recall repair, causing transmission to be replaced.
Radiator failed due to a small hole in the bottom.
Motor mount bolt snapped.
Valve cover gasket failed.
Motor mounts failed.
Head gasket failed, ford recalled 1994 and 1995 model and consumer request reimbursement.nlm
While driving at 55 mphengine motor mounts broke, causing engine to shift forwards and backwards, damaging the coolant system, andvehicle overheated.
Engine mounts failed, also broken air conditioning system.
Engine head gaskets leak, and vehicle overheats.
Front and rear motor mounts broke twice causing damage and failure of the cv-joint.
Engine gaskets failed causing engine to run hot and heavy white smoke came from the rear of vehicle.this premature failure should not have happened; vehicle has been properly maintained since purchased new.
My air conditioner went out (entire system) just after having it a year, i then proceeded to have to have the transmission replaced, along with many many other small parts, such as idler pully, water pump, etc, all before my extended warranty was up.just after my extended warranty was up at 80,000 miles i had to replace my radiator.my engine was babied,my husband changed the oil faithfully every 2500 miles, changed air filters, flushed the transmission, anything to maintain the vehicle, because by this time i was traveling far to work everyday, (35miles 1 way), so i have put a lot of highway miles on it, then without warning the headgasket blew, sending antifreeze into the engine.if i had known about the problems they were having, i would have had it taken care of, since i didn't i missed a lot of work and had to buy a new car, since the expense of repair wasnt worth it.this car has been a complete lemon, and i have the $6000 worth of warranty work as proof, plus the engine blowing.
Front motor mounts have failed 4 times.symptom is poor response to acceleration and transmision not shifting properly.
Both head gaskets failed. Yh
Recall 98v323000.vehicle was repaired under recall on march 5, 1999.while drivingengine separated frommotor mounts.
Engine 3.8 head gasket blewout.there were no prior warning.consumerwas traveling on the highway, and she was looking though her side mirror and noticed white smoke coming from underneathvehicle.
Engine head gaskets blew out,causing coolant to leak onto the engine.dealer has been notified. Brake system totally rebuilt at 52,453, motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced at 35,771,transmission rebuilt at 62,188 miles.
I have owned 1989 and 1992 taurus's and they have both experienced head gasket failures.this appears to be a common problem of the 3.8l v6 engine.
While attempting to start vehicle engine would not turn over and start. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that head gasket needed to be replaced.
Front engine mount bolts broke off. Dealer not aware of the problem. Repairwork done by replacing bolts, also,replaced radiator. Provide further information.
Motor mounts failed 3 times.
#4 cylinder combustion chamber coolant leak.diagnosed as cylinder head gasket failure as covered in3-3-98 technical servcice bulletin 98-4-9 with actin tobe installation of revised head gaketand bolts which provieimproved sealing capacity and higher clamping force between cylinder head and block on l988-95 taurus withinstallation of f5pz.
Engineheadgasketswore out,causing leaks into the engine compartment, and wear on the engine.engine has been replaced once before because of this problem. Dealer has been contacted.
The vacuum leaks, the leaks in the system are irrepairable causing the check engine light to illuminate and causing hesitation and occasional stalling.nlm
The bolts holding the engine crankshaft: pulley sheared off, resulting in noisy engine.
When the vehicle idles a thumping noise is produced.
Head gasket failed, ford recalled 1994 and 1995 model and consumer request reimbursement.nlm
Engine head gasket failed causing engine to have coollant in the oil and coming out the exhaust.
Engine mounts replaced 3 times.
Oil pan rusted and leaked oil.
Engine pistions broke.
Head gaskets failed.
Motor mounts failed.
I purchased this car with 13,000 orig mi..i have carefully and methodically maintained my car..why did headgasket fail at such low mileage?
Consumer is against ford motor company. The consumer stated ford makes faulty cars and his caris one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage.the vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled.nar 1/22/2003
When driving at any speed the vehicle is virbatingdue to the front and back motor mounts breaking.dealer can't determine the problem.
Head gaskets blewout, causing coolant to leak.dealer notified.
Engine check light comes on without prior warning, andvehicle just stops without prior notice.but, vehicle will starts back up.dealership cannot duplicate problem.
Head gaskets blown and the front timing cover gasket leaking coolant. Coolant mixed with oil requiring $2429.54 dollars to repair damage to engine.according to usa today article dated, april 27, 2000, titled "ford extends warranty on some v-6 engines"the 3.8l engines in ford taurus's and other ford models have had premature head gasket failures allowing coolant to enter the engine.ford agreed to fix these cars with the 3.8lengines from 1995 on but earlier taurus's with the same 3.8l engine, such as my car had premature failures.the head gasket in my 1992 taurus (3.8l) blew it's head gasket at 87,595 miles, well before the expected 120,000 indicated in the press.i expect ford motor co. To recall these engines or reimburse me for this unnecessary expense.
Failure in head gaskets, total loss of engine.cost to replace $4200.
Belt pulley failed.
Engine mount failure discovered by servicing dealer (dreager ford, georgetown tx) while diagnosing transmission uncommanded gearchange problem. Problem was reported to ford motor customer hotline but they refused dto acknowledge that the mount failure is a manufacturing defect. They state that they will not pay for the repair as the car is out of warrenty/has more than 60,000 miles.
Front motor mountsbroke.dealer has been contacted.
Engine head gasket blewout without warning. Also, engine block may be cracked.
Heard a clinking noise and engine fell out. Please explain in more detail.tt
Our 1992 ford taurus 3.8 engine had head gasket problems. We had them repaired without any success of having a decent running car again. Our car still does not run properly and has continuous problems with the engine. We have taken it into dahl ford in la crosse and they had it an entire week and still they could not find out why my engine does not run smoothly since the head gaskets were replaced. We are not happy with the 3.8 engine at all. We feel this engine (with only 48,000 miles on it) should not have blown. We now have 80,000 on the car and it is 8 years old. The engine is still bad.
When driving at any speed there is virbation within the steering wheel,and when coming to a stopvehicle vibrates due to brokenmotor mounts.also, there is an oil leak.
Motor mounts have broken off, justtop two notbottom two. Contacted dealer, and the dealer said it was regular stress.
Motor mounts rusted.a recall has been issued; however, the coverage period has been exceeded. Manufacturer has been notified.
Motor mounts failed prior to recall. (93v-106)
Front engine mount bolts found loose by anindependent repair shop. Seeking information weather this normal or not, can nhtsa help with that information.
The head gasket was allowing water to enter the engine and anti-freeze was burning in the engine.nlm
Consumerhad problems with heater, and heat gauge would go up and down. Thought automobile was going to explode.took automobile to shop,and they found out it washead gaskets.the head gasket failure was a common problelm with 3.8 engine.
I am upset, that i got my oil changed every 3,000 miles, there is no other reason why my gasket can fail so early (at 84,000 miles).this is quite expensive to repair, and i believe it may have something to do with how the vehicle was made.that is why it blew on me, not becuase of my fault.if someone can get back in touch with me, i would greatly appreciate it.thank you.
Engine intermittently stalled. *sd
Engine blew the head gasket,causingcar to overheat.vehicle isn't working. Dealership toldconsumer it would cost him $4,000 to repair.
3.8 liter head gasket blew and caused major damgae to engine at only 72,000 miles ! car was not driven hard and all service/maintence was kept up.this is a very expensive repair and ford is not willing to help with the cost.i callled ford customer service and they said they could not help me with this issue and even went so far as to say they had not heard of this problem before and did not know it is a common occurrence among this engine.i am very disapointed in ford for this.ford should at least split the cost of the repair.
Engine;mounts: two out of three motor mounts broke, causing the engine to shift and twist.
While in aparking lot motor mount boltsfell out. Had to shift into drive & engine would jump up & damage the rod.also,heater & radiator hoses weredamaged, as well asalso cv boot & accelerator link were bent.had problems before this with motor mounts. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Motor mounts fell out, causing the engine to jump and damage the rod/radiator and cv boot. Dealerhas notseen vehicle.
3.8 v6 engine would overheat while driving. Dealer notified, and infromed consumer of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.
Purchased car new,the engine mount cracked , called ford,there is a recall and the letter was sent, consumer didn't receive letter . Please describe.
Head gasket failed.
Motor mounts replaced twice.
Engine mounts failed, allowing free movement of engine.*aw
Motor mounts replaced due to recall.
Very dissatisfied with my car, never buy another ford, always a problem, can't depend on it for any length of time, now has 3 sparks plugs frozen in it because of it blowing a head gasket and i didn't know this until tune up time, just disgusted with the whole ordeal.
Combustion chamber leak in #4 cylinder.coolant in #4 cyllinder and crankcase. Repair cost quoted $1200.if engine needs to be repaired/replaced $4586.
Engine motor mounts failed, also air conditioning system broke.
Headgasket blew and engine head warped on my 3.8l ford taurus while driving at 35 mph causing the car to overheat. This is the second time this has happend within a year. My mechanic told this is very common on 3.8l engine. I would like to know why the nhtsa has done nothing about this.
Engine mounts deterioated and failed. Vehicle is out of scope of the recall issued (tsb# 92m77)
Motor mounts failed, they have broken two different times.tt
In 1999 my car overheated due to the headgaskets. Now, in april of 2000 it has happened again. Ford is not stepping up to handle what is obviously a wide spread defect in several of their cars.
Engine failure due to blown engine head gasket.local garages seemed to indicate that this was a common failure on this make and model (3.8l v6).
Engine mounts failed, causing damage to vehicle engine.
Vehicle recall 98v-323 on the body mounts does not include the motor mounts which have broken. Mjs
Engine had head gasket/head cracking problems. Air conditioning replaced twice. The exhaust system repaired twice as a result of the head gasket problems.the check engine light came on constantly.
For several months prior to the head gasket failure i noticed a odor of antifreeze, and i had to add a little antifreeze about once a week.i had the car checked at bill marsh ford on 4/28/99 when it had 90,350 miles on it. I was told the timing case cover was leaking. I had this repaired at another garage within one week.in november i again smelled antifreeze and had the car checked at a local garage on 1/3/2000 where it was definitley diagnosed as a head gasket problem. I had the head gasket replaced and the motor rebuilt at auto boys in january 2000.it cost me $2,041.34.
Motor mounts have failed on the vehicle, however not covered under recall 98v-323. Mjs
Head gasket failed prematurely at 60,000 miles, also caused damage to engine.a few days after replacement, vehicle stalled and was taken to dealer, dealer informed consumer that engine needed replaced.
1st incident: on our about june12,1996 heard clunking sound. Took vehicle to walker ford 17556 us 19 n., clearwater, fl33764. They determined engine mount had broken (27588 miles) replaced for $177.80. 2nd incident: august 28,1999. Driving east on drew taking vehicle to dealer for repair. Noise became so great turned vehicle around to return short distance home to calltow truck. Stopped for light car stalled. Started car, was very weak. Turned inti parking lot on my immediate right. The motor mounts broke trowing engine into the hood and bending the linkage causing the engine to rev to 5000rpm . Car was headed toward building. Turned engine off and stopped the vehicle. The estimated cost to repair the vehicle is $525.00 remount engine. $1400 repair a/c unit. $982 replace hood. $400.00 additional repairs. If someone less experienced then myself they would have driven into the building. Had this happened to me on the interstate it would have been a life threatening situation.
The first transmission went in 1999 and was replaced for $2500. In dec 2000 the head gasket went and it destroyed my new tranny also so i needed to get them both fixed. It also destroyed my radiator which i also just replaced. In two years time i have put close to $6000 into this car. I contacted ford and they told me to write to you. I believe the head destroyed alot of my parts and that it should not have blown at 94000 miles. I also know other fords were known for this and ford covered it. I feel ford should reimburse me for a least half of the $6000 i spent in the past year. Thank you.
Premature engine head gasket failure,is class action legal action available?
Head gasket is defective, causing vehicle to overheat while driving. Owner also notes of recall for problem, but owner's vehicle was not included.
Engine gaskets were defective, and engine would overheat. Dealer contacted and vehicle did not comply to any recall. Repairwork done at owner expense.
I was informed by the ford dealeership the complete engine replacement was the direct result of the two head-gasket failures. I reasearched this problem on the internet/yahoo. I was surprised to learn this was a common problem for fords 90-96 3.8l engine. Ford currently has a program for 94-96 3.8l engines and a secret warrenty for the 93 3.8 l engine. However it has no program for the same failures in the 1992 engine.
Front/rear engine mounts failed and were replaced three times.
Motor mounts failed on several occasions, resulting in engine damage.
Motor mounts broke, causingengine to drop while driving which may have causeda loss of vehicle control.please provide further information.
Vehicle experiencing problem with oil leakages. Dealer notified, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Repairs made at consumer's cost.
Oil pan leaking.
Had to replace split by pass hose because engine started to smoke.tt
Engine head gaskets blewout at ninety-one thousand miles, dealer informed consumer that gaskets blowout at or around ninety-thousand miles, consumer has contacted manufacturer for recall of this problem, but was told it did not apply to 1992 models, consumer felt that 1992 models should be included. *nlm
Transmission skipping while drivin./ also, vehicle would thump into gearwhenever vehicle came to a stop.dealer informed consumer of replacing engine head gasket.
Engine locked becausehead gaskets blewout. Dealer notified.
Engine motor mounts/transmission/cv joint/air conditioner compressor failed.
Engine mounts failed prior to/after recall repairs.
Engine cooling fan circuit is bad, causingvehicle to overheat and head gasket to blowout.a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due tovin.
Engine mount broke ripped out the air conditioner.tt
Motor mount broke popping up into the engine and causing damage to the axel shaft. Dealer has been contacted.
Replaced defective motor mounts.
During turning maneuvers transmission shifted noise in front end sounded like engine mounts falling off.tt
While travelling 40 mph headgasket blewout, causing fluid to contaminate the alternator which also had to be replaced.
Head gasket blown.engine needs to be replaced.
The head gasket by the 3rd and 4th cylinder gasket is defective. It began blowing coolant inside and outside the car. Can smell the anti-freeze, but can't find the leak.took to dealer, and they said it's in the motor.reported by edward peart.
Motor mounts broke.
Both front engine mounts broke. Consumer believed this condition is due to defective parts by manufacturer. Vehicle only has 333,000 miles of wear. Can nhtsa provide help or additional information.
Motor mounts have failed several times, vibration caused by failure resulted in transmission damage and failure.
While drivingmotor mounts broke, causing the cruise control cable to break which cause vehicle to acclerate. The occupant had to place the vehicle in neutral to stop.please provide further information. And vin#.
Camshaft gear failure caused vehicle to stall.
When putting on brakes vehicle pulls toright, and makes a grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer,and it was motor mounts.
I thought mine was an isolated instance until i learned of two other owners of ford windstars where i work with the same engine and the same problem.besides the blown head gasket, both oxygen analyzers had to be replaced due to leaking antifreeze.
The vehicles motor mounts came off which resulted in engine acceleration. *mjs
Head gasket failed producing fluctuation in temperature, and clouds of smoke to come from the tailpipe.
Vehicle experienced overheating and white smoke coming from tail pipe. Taken to a independent repair shop, and informedconsumer that3.8l v6 engine had blown another head gasket, first one occurred at 47,700 miles. Consumer is requesting a refund.
Automatic transmission failure. Also replaced tied rod/engine valve over and cracked serpentine belt.
The motor mounts broke, causing the vehicleengine to drop.
Defective motor mounts. Tt
Front and rear motor mounts broke twice, replaced 1999 & 2001. No recall was received regarding this problem. I need information for reimbursement.
Blown head gasket.
Engine head gasket failed,causing loss of coolant into engine. Car had mileage of 70, 053. This is a common problem with 3.8l engine.ford is extending warranty on later year models, but problem existed prior to 1994. I had the service performed by local garage and asked ford for reimbursement but they refused.numerous findings on the internet indicate that this problem is very frequent after 65,000 miles.
Replaced oil filter.
Engine motor mount bolt/bracket broke after recall repairs. *dsh
Prematurely cracked and rotted components. Engine mounts were already replaced via previous recall.
The right motor mount broke, causing the engine to jump and hit the hood while driving.common problem.please provide further information.
The motor mounts are loose,causing the engine to slip/loose. Dealer did not fix.
Motor mounts replaced prior to recall. (98v-323)
Motor mount bolts sheared off, leaving engine loose.tt
While drivingengine mounts broke causing other safety hazzards to occur,such as a broken cv boots.also transmission slips while driving.problem has occurred three times even after being repaired.cause possible design flaw.
Both the engine mounts have failed & this problem is already mentioned in nhtsa campaign # 98v323000. Georgia state is not covered in the campaign. I wish to know what i should do? about the engine cooling system i have replaced the thermostat after i just had a 21 point check from boomershine, ga. Again the cooling system failed on 03/04/99. This car has been giving problems to me & i feel that the 3.8l engine vehicles should be replaced by the manufacturer. I am frustrated with the stability and dependability of the car.
Motor mounts failed.
Head gasket failed; i now find out this was a chronic problem with taurus cars from this year. Manufacturer should have notifvied consumersback when it told dealers of this problem so owners could get preventive measures taken.
Motor mounts replaced.
From all the information i have been able to review, there seems to be an unusally high incidence of head gasket failures in the 3.8l engine.this would seem to indicate a factory defect problem.
I have had 3 fords,gone thru 4 motor mountsall under 50,000 miles
Oil sending unit failed, causing excessive oil consumption.
Motor mounts have been replaced 7 times in 5 years. Not notified of recall. Not happy at all with purchase of car and seller has done nothing to correct the problem.
The motor mounts failed, causing transmission damage.
Engine mount replaced. *sd
Motor mounts failed, causing engine to dislocate and hit hood, after recall.*tw
Engine head gaskets blew out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. Dealer has been notified.
During turning maneuvers transmission shifted noise in front end sounded like engine mounts falling off.tt
Recall denied for front and rear subframe mounts, motor mounts failed.(campaign# 98s36)
Consumer started to turn into driveway when tie rod broked due to missing motor mount bolt. Ford has a bulletin on both components.
Motor mounts broke causing the engine to shift.please give any further details.
While the vehicle was parked could hear noise coming from the engine. Head gasket blew up, and vehiclehad to be towed to repair shop.
Head gasket failed, consumer owns two of these vehicles that have had the head gasket replaced.nlm
Engine mount failed. *dh
Check engine light comes on and off. Warped head gasket. Air conditioner doesn't work. Pulls to the right and left--front tie-rods replaced 3 times.
Motor mount bolts fell out, causing engine to race.
The vehicle is pulled to the left due to loose motor mounting. Yh
While starting vehicle white smoke was coming out of tailpipe. Heard popping noise, also water and antifreezewas coming from tailpipe. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicatedengine head gaskets were blown.blower fan blade had to be replaced.on several occasions, the starter had to be replaced.customer states temperature gauge goes up, low on water and loosing coolant.dealer replaced radiator, water pump and serpentine belt.brakes are grinding.dealer replaced front brakes had turned rotors. On one occasion, the throttle positioning sensor had to be replaced.
Front and rear motor mounts broke.
Motor mounts failed.*skd
Fire started within the engine compartment of the vehicle on the driver side, cause unknown. Please give any further details. Mjs
The engine completely shuts off without warning,at all rpm's and at all speeds. The dealer is aware of this problem. Not able to correct.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
On cold mornings, the engine will suddenly staw after five minutes of driving.allowing the car to warm up at idle does not eliminate problem.according to the dealer, the car's computer reports no problems and they are at a loss what to do.
Vehicle stalls alot at red lights/complete stops, no difference when raining, dry pavement, cold or hot weather, drives up to 65 mph, no warranty on vehicle.dealer contacted approximately eleven times and cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving,the vehicle will stall without warning. It doesn't do it all the time, it's intermittently.contact dealer, and dealer had tried to remedy it,but couldn't do it.
After starting from a stopengine started making noises at low speeds. I took the car to my mechanic and he told me the engine was no good, thatbearings were gone . I needed a new or rebuilt engine and thatthis was common on the 3.8l engine. This engine only had 46,404 original miles on it. I contacted ford and they said there was nothing they would do.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Vehicle has stalled numerous times/ at any speed. Mechanic unable to remedy problem.
While driving in drive, the vehicle stalls at any speed. Transmission slipping and needs replaced.
Check engine light comes on and off. Warped head gasket. Air conditioner doesn't work. Pulls to the right and left--front tie-rods replaced 3 times.
Intermittently vehicle stalls/slowing for a stop. No prior warning appears ondashboard before stalling.vehicle will restart. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
While driving the vehicle caught fire under the hood.the fire investigator determined that the engine was the cause of the fire.the vehicle was totaled.the manufacturer has not been notofied.
Loud squeak coming from under engine area.
First repair on 2-99 at 50,000 miles at consumers cost. No safety defect listed within summary.
When driving at any speed there is virbation within the steering wheel,and when coming to a stopvehicle vibrates due to brokenmotor mounts.also, there is an oil leak.
Engine check light still comes on and off warningthat there is still a problem with the engine, replace cooling fan, and warped head gasket from it continually overheating.
1st incident: on our about june12,1996 heard clunking sound. Took vehicle to walker ford 17556 us 19 n., clearwater, fl33764. They determined engine mount had broken (27588 miles) replaced for $177.80. 2nd incident: august 28,1999. Driving east on drew taking vehicle to dealer for repair. Noise became so great turned vehicle around to return short distance home to calltow truck. Stopped for light car stalled. Started car, was very weak. Turned inti parking lot on my immediate right. The motor mounts broke trowing engine into the hood and bending the linkage causing the engine to rev to 5000rpm . Car was headed toward building. Turned engine off and stopped the vehicle. The estimated cost to repair the vehicle is $525.00 remount engine. $1400 repair a/c unit. $982 replace hood. $400.00 additional repairs. If someone less experienced then myself they would have driven into the building. Had this happened to me on the interstate it would have been a life threatening situation.
Engine noise.
Engine light on the instrument panel will illuminate, andengine will stall unexpectedly. Dealership has examinedvehicle and could not reproduce the problem.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Engine surges.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Engine block molding unevenly resulting in leakage. Mjs
Vehicle stalls espically upon acceleartion, ie pulling out into traffic lane
Head gasket failed prematurely at 60,000 miles, also caused damage to engine.a few days after replacement, vehicle stalled and was taken to dealer, dealer informed consumer that engine needed replaced.
When car is cold the car sometimes stalls.
Car stalls intermittently continually.
While making a stop at a red light vehicle would stall without any indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
When starting driving and puttingthe vehicle in reverse it stalls, and often times loses power. Owner has not contacted a dealer.
Car will cut off intermittently. Problem is getting worse. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle stalls at any time/ any speed. Dealer is not able to remedy the problem.
Intermittent problem with engine stalling and starting. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I am making this report a little over a year after the incident because ford motor company has not taken responsibility for what is occurring in the 1992 model as they have in some of the later models even though it involves the same engine. I have been follung the reports sent to the nhtsa over this time and have seen an increasing number of reports filed describing the same problem i have experienced in my 1992 taurus. I believe since the same problem is occurring in the 1994 sable and theyhave issued a recall in that instance, they also should recall the ford models since they involve the same engine.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Ford is recalling the 1994-1995 models with this engine for this problen, this defect is also found on the 1992-1993 models with this engine why doesntford recall these models. They are defective as well? no safety defect listed in the summary.
Vehicle stalls when driving long distances in hot weather and in traffic, vehicle also surges when idling or after driving long distances and pulling to a toll booth or red light.
Engine would crank over but not start---vehicle stalls at times when coming to a stop
Vehicle caught fire in engine while driving.tt
Three auto parts and 6 mechanics have told me that this is a common problem with that engine
Demonstration vehiclefirst; bought new; problem occurred 1st day; drove vehicle; it died for no reason; happens any time & at any speed; took to dealer many times; could not find problem; dealer had on computer & found nothing.
While driving the vehicle engine shut down, causing vehicle to stall, resulting in loss ofbrakes and power steering, which led to an accident.please provide further details.
Owner was driving down the highway and the car just cut off.
This could cause an accident because you can not accelerate on the road
The ignition will not turn completely off, the noise still sounds with the key out of the ignition. Can even turn the auto on just by manully turning the key holder. Check the engine light keeps coming on.
While driving stepped on the accelerator and vehiclelost stoppingpower. Also,smoke was coming from the front, andvehicle caught on fire after stopping (just before losing power the engine check light flashed on and off). .et.
Intermittent stalling.
Without warning the vehicle will stall in traffic, cause unknown.please give any further details.
In severe cold weather engine overheats andcooling fan freezes.
Experienced water pump failure, replaced water pump and fan belt, coolant.
Serpentine belt failed.
Automatic transmission failure. Also replaced tied rod/engine valve over and cracked serpentine belt.
The odor also appears when the car is first started and when it sits awhile.
Exhaust system failed.
This warrants a recallif anything this violates the clean air act-emissions during failure
Check engine light comes on intermittantly, replaced o2 sensor and map test eec system.
Map sensor failed, causing vehicle to stall.
When vehicle is warmed up & would start to turn steering wheel, it would make grinding noises in the right front. Sounds like metal to metal. Taken to dealer several times. Had both struts, tie rods, oxygen sensors replaced. Noise still exists. Mechanic could not locate problem.
Oxygen sensors failed.
Both o2 sensors failed. Yh
Oxygen sensor replaced.
I thought mine was an isolated instance until i learned of two other owners of ford windstars where i work with the same engine and the same problem.besides the blown head gasket, both oxygen analyzers had to be replaced due to leaking antifreeze.
Bypass valve failed.
Pcv valve failed.
Pcv hose ripped.
Egr valve failed.
My air conditioner went out (entire system) just after having it a year, i then proceeded to have to have the transmission replaced, along with many many other small parts, such as idler pully, water pump, etc, all before my extended warranty was up.just after my extended warranty was up at 80,000 miles i had to replace my radiator.my engine was babied,my husband changed the oil faithfully every 2500 miles, changed air filters, flushed the transmission, anything to maintain the vehicle, because by this time i was traveling far to work everyday, (35miles 1 way), so i have put a lot of highway miles on it, then without warning the headgasket blew, sending antifreeze into the engine.if i had known about the problems they were having, i would have had it taken care of, since i didn't i missed a lot of work and had to buy a new car, since the expense of repair wasnt worth it.this car has been a complete lemon, and i have the $6000 worth of warranty work as proof, plus the engine blowing.
Air conditioner condensor failed.
Air conditioner has failed many times.
Engine mounts failed, also broken air conditioning system.
Engine motor mounts failed, also air conditioning system broke.
Check engine light comes on and off. Warped head gasket. Air conditioner doesn't work. Pulls to the right and left--front tie-rods replaced 3 times.
Air conditioner inoperative.
Engine had head gasket/head cracking problems. Air conditioning replaced twice. The exhaust system repaired twice as a result of the head gasket problems.the check engine light came on constantly.
Air conditioner clutch failed.
While driving all the components mentioned above went dead, no air conditioner, power windows and lock and radio car could not be open and windows could not be rolled air conditioned failed completely and gauges (fuel and heat went off, car was still running.
Air conditioner failed.
Air conditioner compressor replaced.
Air conditioner control module replaced due to a/c not remaining cool after 15 minutes of use.
Engine motor mounts/transmission/cv joint/air conditioner compressor failed.
The cigarette lighter flew out of the socket landing inside the vehicle creating the possibility for vehicle compartment fire. Dealer has not seen.*al
Tape player performing poorly by getting hot.
Power antenna mast replaced due to malfunction, also antenna grinds when activated.
Vehicle vibrates when driving at 60mph and above.tt consumer states the vehicle vibrates much worse as the brakes are applied, the problem will start sooner at slower speeds if driving on rougher roads, problem still exists.also tire misaligned, replaced front motor mount, vibration on front end, radio antenna is inoperative.
Vehicle owner jacked up vehicle using the correct instructions, and the jack put a hole in the frame of the vehicle.tt
Place several pieces of plywood on roof of station-and while driving on country rdthe clips snapped.tt
Roof rack manufactured by mondial mounting clips rusted and detached from the roof.
Left front marker light replaced.
Harness that holds light switch overheats and melts, causing loss of tail lights, running,and dashboard light.
Brake light replaced.
After approx. One hour of operation the headlight circuit breaker begins to trip causing the headlights to go out. The headlight switch is very hot to the touch. No previous problems experinced with the lighting system. The failure occured at highway speed. Further tests by owner showed that the problem exists with the vehicle at a standstill. The failure appears to be time related. Headlights work normal during the first forty to fity minuites. Switching to high beams will shorten the failure time.
While driving his headlights cameon and off on their own. Consumer stated that this problem scared him, especially driving atnight due to poor visibility.
Ea-96019, behind the headlamp switch the plastic connector melted onto the light switch,causing electrical shock throughout the vehicle, smelled.also,the headlamp/dashboard tail lights turned on and off wildly.
Transaxle will not engage after coming to a stop. L/f brake pad stays partially engaged resulting in premature wearing of said pad; luckily, i was coming to a slow stop when it gave out completely. This problem was not analyzed until my second front brake job within 25 0r so months. With wipers in use, activating the turn signal in either direction causes the wipers to stop.this tends to bring on a slight sense of panic during a heavy rain. Lights go off without warning. This switch has been replaced twice at my expenseas have all other before mentioned problems except the wiper issue. I have been unemployed for 4 months and can't afford fixing this inconvenience.
Headlight switch and connector failed due to a melted piece of plastic, causing headlights to flicker on/offwhen vehicle gets up to about 50 mph.
Rear light bulb blew out.
Harness that holds light switch overheats and melts, causing loss of tail lights, running,and dashboard light.
For reasons that have proven to be a total mystery to the garage i had the problem examined at, the directionals have stopped working all together and they were unable to fix the problem.dt
Transaxle will not engage after coming to a stop. L/f brake pad stays partially engaged resulting in premature wearing of said pad; luckily, i was coming to a slow stop when it gave out completely. This problem was not analyzed until my second front brake job within 25 0r so months. With wipers in use, activating the turn signal in either direction causes the wipers to stop.this tends to bring on a slight sense of panic during a heavy rain. Lights go off without warning. This switch has been replaced twice at my expenseas have all other before mentioned problems except the wiper issue. I have been unemployed for 4 months and can't afford fixing this inconvenience.
Multifunction switch failed.
Multi-function switch and windshield wiper motor failed, causing poor visibility.mjs
Turn signal failed.
Consumer was driving and hit something in the road broke the plastic tubbing that caused a leak , purchased car used . Please describe .
Driving auto when it caught on fire and burned completely up.tt
Purchase station wagon new there is bad gas fumes in the car when people in the car they get sick .tt
Consumer is against ford motor company. The consumer stated ford makes faulty cars and his caris one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage.the vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled.nar 1/22/2003
Intake manifold gaskets replaced.
The intake manifold gasket that holds the anti freeze is leaking onto the engine.
While driving into parking lot, lost control of steering, noticed smoke & flames under hood, fire dept. Arrived & put flames out, fuel line going to regulator had broken, said never seen anything like it, vehicle totaled.
When driving around 45mph or above vehicle would vibrate violently. Moved vehicle to side of road & turned it off & restarted. Had taken to mechanic several times for problem. Had the fueld pump replaced 3 times & the computer chip replaced. Vehicle had been test driven. Problem still exists.
After filling the gasoline tank driver was unable to start vehicle due to fuel pumpassebly becoming bare and was shorting out against fuel tank wall.
While driving, lost engine power; difficult steering/braking; low speed; wire that supplies power to eec/fuel pump broke.tt
My air conditioner went out (entire system) just after having it a year, i then proceeded to have to have the transmission replaced, along with many many other small parts, such as idler pully, water pump, etc, all before my extended warranty was up.just after my extended warranty was up at 80,000 miles i had to replace my radiator.my engine was babied,my husband changed the oil faithfully every 2500 miles, changed air filters, flushed the transmission, anything to maintain the vehicle, because by this time i was traveling far to work everyday, (35miles 1 way), so i have put a lot of highway miles on it, then without warning the headgasket blew, sending antifreeze into the engine.if i had known about the problems they were having, i would have had it taken care of, since i didn't i missed a lot of work and had to buy a new car, since the expense of repair wasnt worth it.this car has been a complete lemon, and i have the $6000 worth of warranty work as proof, plus the engine blowing.
Fuel line cracked, causing leak. *sd
Clogged fuel filter replaced.
Strong fuel odor in passenger compartment, occurs only in summer months when temperature exceeds 95 degree f.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
We noticed the problem after we had a strong gas smell in the garage.the fuel rail assembly on the fuel injection system just started to leak gas.we took the car to the local dealership for repair.they stressed to us on the phone that the car should not be driven due to the chance of explosion and fire cuased by the leaking fuel in the engine compartment.
Fuel accumulator line smashed on speed bump due to part location.
Gas spurts out of tank when it's filled, often splashing on person filling tank and surrounding property.
Harness that holds light switch overheats and melts, causing loss of tail lights, running,and dashboard light.
Failure on the driver and the passenger side rear door, when driving the driver side door opens.
Hood latch failed. *mjs
Hood latch failed.*mjs
Dt:1992 ford taurus.the u shaped housing that holds up the enginerusted.consumer tookvehicleto a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle.the right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also,the front,emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the keybroken in the ignition.there were other problems with the vehicle.the consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house.he had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad.he took it back the auction house and he kept the title.consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer .the incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle.it was taken back to capital auction 603-622-9058.
After startingvehiclesuddenly accelerated.applied brakes andemgerncy parking brake,which did stopvehicle . Brake pedal went to the floor. To gain control ofvehicle consumer turned it off. Dealer replaced power booster which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
I own two taurus station wagons, this one and a 1990 model, both purchased used.both have had two problems in common.the parking brake warning light on both cars has failed intermittently.on the 1992 model, this led to a leaking rear wheel hydraulic brake cylinder due to overheating.on the 1990 model, i once drove 2 hours on an interstate highway with the parking brake on.this later caused the rear right spindle to bend, putting the tire severely out of alignment.the heat had essentially annealed and softened the spindle.no mechanic i have talked to had seen this before.the other problem is the seat belt buckles.both became unreliable and had to be replaced.similar model cars at the junkyard also had broken buckles.both at times appeared to be buckled, then later slid open.mr
While parked the emergency brakewas on, the vehicle rolled away. Owner states that vehicle rolled away prior to this incident.the dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
For a car with such low mileage, have had to replace or fix significant number items (serious safety items included!!) that failed.hope manufacturer can help reimburse costs.per research, these items should not break down at this mileage level! no safety defect mentioned.
Midas muffler and brake company has taken care of my brakes for years. The taurus seems to eat brakes.the emergency brake, once set, does not release when you pull the lever. Last month i parked on a hill and set the emergency brake, hoping that it would truly release when i pulled the lever.it did not. After a mile or so of driving, i saw smoke and smelled burning plastic.my left rear wheel cover melted from the friction of the un-released emergency brake.midas disabled the emergency brake for me when i got back to my neighborhood.i am now driving without an emergency brake.the emergency brake sticks quite consistently and i always end up going to midas to get it released.this past august was the worst episode.
Consumer is against ford motor company. The consumer stated ford makes faulty cars and his caris one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage.the vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled.nar 1/22/2003
Head gasket/ transmission failure
Front planetary and gear train failed, causing sudden acceleration.
Speedometer/odometer does not operate. The dealer moved and is not aware of the problem, problem still exists.
Mechanically driven speedometer shows incorrect speed at all speeds.
Transmission failed.
Automatic transmission failure. Also replaced tied rod/engine valve over and cracked serpentine belt.
Total transmission replacement at 33,750 miles is ludicrious due to manufacturers defect (aluminum clutch piston)
The first transmission went in 1999 and was replaced for $2500. In dec 2000 the head gasket went and it destroyed my new tranny also so i needed to get them both fixed. It also destroyed my radiator which i also just replaced. In two years time i have put close to $6000 into this car. I contacted ford and they told me to write to you. I believe the head destroyed alot of my parts and that it should not have blown at 94000 miles. I also know other fords were known for this and ford covered it. I feel ford should reimburse me for a least half of the $6000 i spent in the past year. Thank you.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Owner has automatic transmisson, while driving vehicle at slow speeds, transmissionlocks up and vehicle jerks, owner notes that enigine dies out as a result of this.
Transmission failure. *sd
Transmission; failure of the transmission while driving, the vehicle transmission went out.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failure.
While driving and when brakes were applied the entire front end would start shaking due to clutch plate had broken in the transmission. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
I did highway driving for 3 hours.i went to exit, slowed down, the car's engine jumped as i drove down the exit ramp. At the end of the ramp, the car continued to sputter and finally the transmission gave.the car acted like it was in neutral.
1st time an $8 front seal, on transmission went out at 58,511 miles,and cost a total of $418.47 plus charges for a rental car for 3 days. We were 245 miles from home. 2nd time transmission went out at 95,509 miles. We were able to get back home.repair was $1272.63.it was repaired with upgraded parts.failed again at 108,400 miles.repaired under warranty.present mileage 131,930.so far ok.
Pulling away from stop sign when transmission stayed in low gear. Took to dealer & diagnostic machine did not find anything. It happened again a 2nd time. Also had shifting problem. Vehicle was at dealer prior to shifting problem occurring.
Ford taurus axod-e transmission failed in the middle of an intersection with whole family in the car.it took almost 2 hours to finally have the car safely moved out of harms way.
While driving in drive, the vehicle stalls at any speed. Transmission slipping and needs replaced.
Transmission malfunctioned. Driver experiences a very difficult time putting vehicle in reverse. In addition, body mounts of the rear sub-frame detached due to corrosion prior to recall (93v-106).
While drivingengine mounts broke causing other safety hazzards to occur,such as a broken cv boots.also transmission slips while driving.problem has occurred three times even after being repaired.cause possible design flaw.
Would be driving vehicle when transmission would slip out of gear when going over 65mph. Vehicle would also jerk and stall out. Took to mechanic, and a broken tie rod was found.consumer states that for the last 6 months while driving from 30-65 mph, the transmission slips out of gear.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed causing gears to shift abruptly.
Was told that this is a common problem with 92-95 3.8 drivetrains on taurus's sables's and windstar's
While driving onhigh way over 40 mphtransmission will loose speed down to 10 mph.consumer could be rear ended by another vehicle.
The transmission has failed after 72,000 miles .
Transmission replaced under recall however the new transmission failed as well.
Transmission failure.
Anytime you accelerate, the transmission slips. Please describe .
Transmission failed completely and needed to be replaced.kt
While driving approximately 25mph in slow traffic transmission failed. Vehicle taken to mechanic & informed consumer that planetary gear had burned out. Fluid would not flow through small holes. Had to rebuilt transmission with new parts kit. This is the 2nd occurrence with transmission.
Transmission failed.
When proceeding from a stop, vehicle shuddered and clunked and would not move forward or reverse.
The transmission failed.
I'm out the cost of buying this car and the repairs i've made--cannot invest any more $.no safety defect listed in summary.
Transmission failed. Yh
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed.
Automatic transmission; when engaged on slight encline, transimission pops out of gear. Please describe details.
Engine motor mounts/transmission/cv joint/air conditioner compressor failed.
Premature transmission failure.
Engine head gaskets blew out,causing coolant to leak onto the engine.dealer has been notified. Brake system totally rebuilt at 52,453, motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced at 35,771,transmission rebuilt at 62,188 miles.
Transmission failed.
Noise in vehicle uncertain if its the steering or transmission.tt
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed.
The planetary gears in transmission have failed.ford has manufactured a new gear to replace old one.
Mechanic stated many taurus transmission need replacement (confirmed by other mechanics) . Ford upgraded the replacemnt parts because origanals were of poor quality. Can you confirm this.
While driving the transmission failed, consumer no longer owns vehicle.nlm
Transmission slips between first and 2nd gear. The transmission has been rebuilt twice, once at 36,000 and again at approx. 50,000. I am looking for help to get ford to repair this defect. Can you help me?
Front motor mounts have failed 4 times.symptom is poor response to acceleration and transmision not shifting properly.
Auto-transmission w/planatary system failed completely. No adjustments, only new transmission could resolve problem. Tt
No summary included on this vehicle.
Transmission skipping while drivin./ also, vehicle would thump into gearwhenever vehicle came to a stop.dealer informed consumer of replacing engine head gasket.
When accelerating the engine skips and jerks forward as if the transmission is slipping. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Transmission failure two times within a 14 month period cost was $1280.00 first rebuild and $840 second
After $1200 dollars in replacement of sensors, $1500 in rebuilding the engine because of defective temperature mechanisms, and putting on new part after partwhich the dealership and mechanics keep telling me will fix the problem, my car still stalls, looses power and goes into spasms from one gear to another. I would like to know what is wrong with this car, what investigation you are taking to solve the problem of consumers getting soaked.
Very dissatisfied with my car, never buy another ford, always a problem, can't depend on it for any length of time, now has 3 sparks plugs frozen in it because of it blowing a head gasket and i didn't know this until tune up time, just disgusted with the whole ordeal.
Consumer was driving on the highway and without any indication transmission just went out. Consumerwas pushing the gas pedal, and the motor would make noise.but the gears were stuck.
Found out same problems from other consumers with in the same mileage on these vehicles also i just bought my daughter a 95 escort with some of the sme problems but lower miles. No safety defect listed.
The automatic transmission went out completely while driving. Please describe.tt
The overdrive transmission at 30,000 miles been having problem but need transmission replaced.
Consumerhad to put vehicle in neutral first and then putvehicle in drive.the dealer not notified.
Auto popped out of gear while consumer was checking it and ran her over.tt
Transmisson failed.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed.
Forward clutch piston failed, causing transmission to slip, downshift in bang.
Purchase car used the gear assembly shattered .tt
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed at 95974 miles. Transmission was replaced, but the problem still exists.
Transmission fails to shift into overdrive while on an incline.
Poor performance of the transmission have to replace the transmission.tt
Replaced automatic transmission.
With the steering wheel in the free position the gear shift would not disengage from the park position unless you wiggle key a bit first.also the cruise control did not disengage when hitting the brakes the first time. Vehicle not taken to dealership.
Replaced safety interlock switch.
Vehicle jumped out of reverse and suddenly accelerated, and ran into a brick wall, vehicle still accelerated when started. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. The air bag failed to deploy, consumer was informed by a mechanic that the transmission was the cause of the problem, however the mechanic shop is refusing to look at the vehicle.
Three year old child shifted vehicleinto neutral without pressing the brakes, causingvehicle to roll into a tree.
Replaced torque converter.
Axle shaft failed.
Transaxle failed twice.
After starting from a stopengine started making noises at low speeds. I took the car to my mechanic and he told me the engine was no good, thatbearings were gone . I needed a new or rebuilt engine and thatthis was common on the 3.8l engine. This engine only had 46,404 original miles on it. I contacted ford and they said there was nothing they would do.
When brakes are applied would make grinding noises, like metal against metal. Rotorswere very bad. Had deep grooves in them. Cordswere coming completely through & out oftires. Also,ball bears are wearing out.
Front wheel bearings replaced twice due to thumping/grinding noise when braking.
Front cover seal failed. Yh
Clutch failed, preventing vehicle from changing gears.
Cv joints failed 2 times.
Left front c v boot replaced.
Left front cv boot failed.
Engine motor mounts/transmission/cv joint/air conditioner compressor failed.
Cb boot failed.
While in aparking lot motor mount boltsfell out. Had to shift into drive & engine would jump up & damage the rod.also,heater & radiator hoses weredamaged, as well asalso cv boot & accelerator link were bent.had problems before this with motor mounts. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Both constant velocity joints were busted.
Cv boot/joint failed.
While drivingengine mounts broke causing other safety hazzards to occur,such as a broken cv boots.also transmission slips while driving.problem has occurred three times even after being repaired.cause possible design flaw.
The planetary gearfailed, causing fluid to leak.
Planetary assembly for automatic transmission shattered.
Transaxle will not engage after coming to a stop. L/f brake pad stays partially engaged resulting in premature wearing of said pad; luckily, i was coming to a slow stop when it gave out completely. This problem was not analyzed until my second front brake job within 25 0r so months. With wipers in use, activating the turn signal in either direction causes the wipers to stop.this tends to bring on a slight sense of panic during a heavy rain. Lights go off without warning. This switch has been replaced twice at my expenseas have all other before mentioned problems except the wiper issue. I have been unemployed for 4 months and can't afford fixing this inconvenience.
Transmission failed prematurely.nlm
Transmission failed prematurely.nlm
The transmission failed while driving.nlm
Transmission failed.
Transmission failure.transmission was opened to determine problem and was found to be a "total mash."
Transmission failed prematurely.nlm
Premature failures of the ford taurus axod transmission appears to be a serious problem with cars manufactured in 1992 or before.the transmission clearly has a reliability problem that forces many owners, including myself, to replace the transmission when the car has only 50-60 thousand miles on it.i belive nhtsa should investigate this matter not only as a safety problem, but also to force ford to extend the warranty and cover at least the partial cost of the repair.
Transmission failed causing the vehicle to not move.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failure because it cannot be lubricated.
While driving vehicle on freeway with computer traffic slowing down at 15 mph the transmission went out. Vehicle had to be towed. Vehicle is being repaired.
Transmission failed prematurely.nlm
After a quick stop cable of the driver's seatbelt on floorboard snapped. No injuries.
A car ran a stop sign, t-boned me on front pass-side pushing me off the road to the left. Seatbelt did not restrain me, both airbags deployed, left bag blew shrapnel cutting my face and injuring my right eye.
Passenger's motorized seat beltis stuck in a position where seat beltwon't protect the occupant in event of a crash.every time the front door opens or the car is started,a ringing sound occurs and will not shut off.it is annoying and draining power from thebattery. Ford corp. Said theywill not fix because it is over 5 years old..et.
Driver's seat belt failed.
Passenger seat belt did not lock during automobile accident. Passenger was injured, sustaining a cervical fracture.*la
I own two taurus station wagons, this one and a 1990 model, both purchased used.both have had two problems in common.the parking brake warning light on both cars has failed intermittently.on the 1992 model, this led to a leaking rear wheel hydraulic brake cylinder due to overheating.on the 1990 model, i once drove 2 hours on an interstate highway with the parking brake on.this later caused the rear right spindle to bend, putting the tire severely out of alignment.the heat had essentially annealed and softened the spindle.no mechanic i have talked to had seen this before.the other problem is the seat belt buckles.both became unreliable and had to be replaced.similar model cars at the junkyard also had broken buckles.both at times appeared to be buckled, then later slid open.mr
The driver's seat belt buckle malfunctions, causing the buckle to release when using the seat belt. It does not protect the occupant in event of anaccident.
The driver side seat belt buckle will not lock . Tt
During impact, driver's side seat belt did not lock and driver's side air bag did not inflate properly. Please describe.
Consumer states the buckle assembly for the drivers seat belt system is broke and fails to lock into position,dealership informed consumer this component is no longer covered under warranty, and is not affected by a recall.. Consumer states the drivers seat belt cable separated when coming to a quick stop.
Driver seat belt buckle does not fasten, due to the spring broken.tt
Seat belt clip not working.ford company said they are not responsible for fixing it if your car is over 50,000 miles and i have over 120,000 miles on my car. Ph
When reaching over to release seat belt from the belt buckle, the passenger's side seat belt detached from the buckle without pressing the red release button.
The middle front seat belt buckle latching mechanism broke, causing belt not to latch into buckle properly.
Failure on the driver and passenger side seat belts, the seat belts do not lock in place.
While driving had a frontal impact and airbag deployed, but caused severe injuries. The consumer set further than 10 inches away from the airbag.also, the driver'sseatbelt system malfunctioned, causing the occupant to go forward unto the steering wheel. .et.
Vehicle was involved in a collision, and the airbag did not deploy and the restraint belt did not retract.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collison with a light poleat 30-40 mph and passenger seat belt failed to lock. Dealer andmanufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Driver side shoulder belt won't work due to the latch. Part of the seat is sticking out and the latch won't hook in the lock where the release button is located.
Seat belt did not work during head-on collision.tt
Shoulder belt fits too close to neck of consumer. Mjs
Consumer is against ford motor company. The consumer stated ford makes faulty cars and his caris one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage.the vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled.nar 1/22/2003
In a rear collision the passenger seat back collapsed.tt
Anti- lock brake light comes on at all times.
Vehicle brakes failed at 45,000 and 72,000 miles, due to seized rear calipers.
Calipers and rotors failed numerous times.
Brake pads and linings fail intermittently.
Calipers and rotors failed numerous times.
Brake pads and linings fail intermittently.
The brake power assist is inoperative.there is a plastic fitting that connects 3 pieces of rubber tubing & these rubber tubings connect engine vaccuum to the power brakes.the plastic fitting breaksin cold wheather because of the vibration of the engine and car body.
While driving about 65 mph on the highway applying the brake the pedal went all the way down to the floor. This caused the vehicle to stall and another vehicle hit the consumer from behind.the driver and passenger was transported by ambulance. There were no fatalities.please provide details. *ph
Faulty abs module when brake pedal is touched it immediately stops. Please explain.tt
Abs system failure, floating calipers were binding, needed overhaul of rear brakes.tt
While driving 70mphwith cruise controlabs brakes became stuck.brake assist failed. Brakes were smoking.cruise control failed to disengage. Check engine light came on. Engine would rev very high. Disconnected cruise control cable to throttle.
Abs will apply by themselves.brake pedal will have full hydraulic pressure while the vehicle is in braking motion. Pushing real hard will release the pressure.problem is intermittent.dealer has tried to find the problem, but can't remdy one.
Antilock brakes grab.
Abs brakes lock up, resulting in failure to release when applied on highway.
Abs,brake failure, abs pumps kicks in when driving cause sticking while driving have to pull brake pedal up.tt
The brakes stick or come out with no warning,this problem might be caused by the abs system.please describe.tt
Driving 40mph & heard grinding noise when brakes applied. Happens periodically. At dealer & mechanic took for test drive. Did not hear anything. Took brakes apart & noticed one side needed replacing & changed pads & rotors on other side.
Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied, theypulsate and cause vibration after driving for a period of time,
Experienced intermittent abs failure from dead stop when accelerating at intersection, front brakes won't release, equipped with 4 wheel abs. There is a tsb regarding this problem, the fix is a brake booster.
Anti-lock brakes froze.
After startingvehiclesuddenly accelerated.applied brakes andemgerncy parking brake,which did stopvehicle . Brake pedal went to the floor. To gain control ofvehicle consumer turned it off. Dealer replaced power booster which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
Was driving approximately 45mph with cruise control on. Started to slow down by applying brakes.vehicle failed to slow down. Tapped brakes harder & nothing happened. Reapplied brakes & vehicle proceeded to speed up. Shifted into lower gear & vehicle was slowed down & applied the brakes to stop vehicle.
Brake pedal goes to floor in emergency situations, abs does not pulsate as it is supposed to. *dsh
Brakes overheat and smell like burning and pedal becomes very hard, consumer states this is referred to as phantom vacuum obstruction, brakes still work, however vehicle will only accelerate up to about 45 mph.
When putting on brakes vehicle pulls toright, and makes a grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer,and it was motor mounts.
Abs brakes; sometimes after applying the brakes, the brake pedal does not come back to normal position.please describe.
Leaks develop in the seals within the abs hydraulic control unit, causingbrake fluid to leak, resulting in braking failure.please give any further details.
Brake fluid leak.
Brakes lock up.
Brake cable harness loosened and wrapped around steering wheel, causing brakes to fade/steering difficulty.*skd
While starting vehicle white smoke was coming out of tailpipe. Heard popping noise, also water and antifreezewas coming from tailpipe. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicatedengine head gaskets were blown.blower fan blade had to be replaced.on several occasions, the starter had to be replaced.customer states temperature gauge goes up, low on water and loosing coolant.dealer replaced radiator, water pump and serpentine belt.brakes are grinding.dealer replaced front brakes had turned rotors. On one occasion, the throttle positioning sensor had to be replaced.
Brakes have to be changed every 15,000 miles, car vibrates when brakes are applied.tt
Brakes are defective.tt
While driving, lost engine power; difficult steering/braking; low speed; wire that supplies power to eec/fuel pump broke.tt
Consumer states recall repairs were done, however on one occasion while driving consumer could hear a crunching noise and was told that the front subframe bolts were bad, consumer was informed that because of the recall with the rear bolts being bad it caused stress to the front since the frame is all one piece, ford stated that this was not part of the recall and repairs would be at the consumers expense.brakes were replaced.front wheel bearings were replaced.
Brakes fail intermittently.
The front brakes failed due to the calipers locking up on the right side and cause vibration, the consumer had to replace the front brake calipers, rotors and shoes 8 times since purchased, one rotor on the right became so hot that it cracked the right front rotor.nlm
Engine head gaskets blew out,causing coolant to leak onto the engine.dealer has been notified. Brake system totally rebuilt at 52,453, motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced at 35,771,transmission rebuilt at 62,188 miles.
For a car with such low mileage, have had to replace or fix significant number items (serious safety items included!!) that failed.hope manufacturer can help reimburse costs.per research, these items should not break down at this mileage level! no safety defect mentioned.
Dt:1992 ford taurus.the u shaped housing that holds up the enginerusted.consumer tookvehicleto a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle.the right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also,the front,emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the keybroken in the ignition.there were other problems with the vehicle.the consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house.he had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad.he took it back the auction house and he kept the title.consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer .the incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle.it was taken back to capital auction 603-622-9058.
While starting vehicle white smoke was coming out of tailpipe. Heard popping noise, also water and antifreezewas coming from tailpipe. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicatedengine head gaskets were blown.blower fan blade had to be replaced.on several occasions, the starter had to be replaced.customer states temperature gauge goes up, low on water and loosing coolant.dealer replaced radiator, water pump and serpentine belt.brakes are grinding.dealer replaced front brakes had turned rotors. On one occasion, the throttle positioning sensor had to be replaced.
The front inside caliper lock up.tt
Brake calipers failed/replaced twice.
Capliperassembly replaced.
Brake calipers cracked.
Left front caliper seized, causing premature disc pad failure/scoring of rotors,also rust appears in brake reservoir.
Failure on the brake rotors, pads, and calipers, the brake pads, rotors and calipers needed to be replaced toooften.
Brake calipers failed twice.
Excessive wear of front brake rotors. Problem occurs every two thousand miles.
Replaced pads.
Brake pads failed.
Transaxle will not engage after coming to a stop. L/f brake pad stays partially engaged resulting in premature wearing of said pad; luckily, i was coming to a slow stop when it gave out completely. This problem was not analyzed until my second front brake job within 25 0r so months. With wipers in use, activating the turn signal in either direction causes the wipers to stop.this tends to bring on a slight sense of panic during a heavy rain. Lights go off without warning. This switch has been replaced twice at my expenseas have all other before mentioned problems except the wiper issue. I have been unemployed for 4 months and can't afford fixing this inconvenience.
Vehicle vibrates when braking, due to front rotors/pads, and rear drums.
When you apply force to the brake pedal the steering wheel shakes, replaced front brake rotors/pads.
Driving 40mph & heard grinding noise when brakes applied. Happens periodically. At dealer & mechanic took for test drive. Did not hear anything. Took brakes apart & noticed one side needed replacing & changed pads & rotors on other side.
Premature brake wear. *tw
Brake failure, excessive wear of brake pads.tt
Brakes were grinding, had to have brake system replaced three times.pads wear prematurely.tt
Warped front brake rotors, causing brakes to pulsate. Also replaced front brake pads.
Brake pads failed.
Brake pads failed/replaced twice.
Failure on the brake rotors, pads, and calipers, the brake pads, rotors and calipers needed to be replaced toooften.
Brake rotors cut due to cracked calipers.
Premature wear of front brake rotors, causing vehicle to shake upon application of brakes.
Warped front brake rotors, causing brakes to pulsate. Also replaced front brake pads.
Vehicle vibrates when braking, due to front rotors/pads, and rear drums.
When brakes are applied would make grinding noises, like metal against metal. Rotorswere very bad. Had deep grooves in them. Cordswere coming completely through & out oftires. Also,ball bears are wearing out.
Brake rotors failed.
Failure on the brake rotors, pads, and calipers, the brake pads, rotors and calipers needed to be replaced toooften.
The rotors all over the car have had to be replaced every 10,000 miles. The car has abs system. The rotors have all been warped.tt
Purchased car new three times, dealer replaced rotors three times and on the fourth time they were turned.
Replaced rotors.
Front brake rotors failed/replaced twice.*skd
Driving 40mph & heard grinding noise when brakes applied. Happens periodically. At dealer & mechanic took for test drive. Did not hear anything. Took brakes apart & noticed one side needed replacing & changed pads & rotors on other side.
Front brake rotors replaced due to squeak.
When you apply force to the brake pedal the steering wheel shakes, replaced front brake rotors/pads.
Rotor was replaced at 29,000 miles .tt
Brake rotors failed.
Rear brake rotors need to be replaced.
Brake shoe replaced due to steering wheel shimmying.
Dt:1992 ford taurus.the u shaped housing that holds up the enginerusted.consumer tookvehicleto a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle.the right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also,the front,emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the keybroken in the ignition.there were other problems with the vehicle.the consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house.he had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad.he took it back the auction house and he kept the title.consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer .the incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle.it was taken back to capital auction 603-622-9058.
Vehicle vibrates when braking, due to front rotors/pads, and rear drums.
Drums failed.
My rear brake system keeps coming apart. This first happened while driving at 55 m.p.h. And i had to brake suddenly. I had to drive around vehicle in front of me to avoud a crash, i had a mechanic put them back together but the problem keeps persisting even though i have had the brake system completely redone. The problem with my cruise control is that when i use it and set it the car will go that speed and after a while will increase the speed on it's own.i have almost gotten a ticket because of this and since everytime i use it this happens i have stopped using the cruise control.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Experienced a complete failure of brakes when stopping at an intersection.brake pedal went all the way to floor with car failing to stop.brakes later reactivated as car was backed up.there was no loss of brake fluid.dealer repaired brakes by replacing master cylinder ,but was unable to explain why there was a complete failure of the brakes and the fact that the brakes later reactivated.*ask
Brake pedal does not release completely after short periods of stop and go traffic.tapping pedal released hold.
Vacuum brakingpower assist has broken 3 times, resulting in loss of power braking. Manual braking is next to impossible.
Brakes overheat and smell like burning and pedal becomes very hard, consumer states this is referred to as phantom vacuum obstruction, brakes still work, however vehicle will only accelerate up to about 45 mph.
After startingvehiclesuddenly accelerated.applied brakes andemgerncy parking brake,which did stopvehicle . Brake pedal went to the floor. To gain control ofvehicle consumer turned it off. Dealer replaced power booster which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
Defective brake booster.
Replaced brake booster.
Experienced intermittent abs failure from dead stop when accelerating at intersection, front brakes won't release, equipped with 4 wheel abs. There is a tsb regarding this problem, the fix is a brake booster.
While driving and applying the brakes, about 90% of the braking power was lost. Upon the checking the vehicle, avalve on the brake vacuum hose was cracked. Owner was able to replace the valve. The dealer is not aware of the problem.
Replaced power brake check valve due to brake pedal hardness. *sd
While driving 70mphwith cruise controlabs brakes became stuck.brake assist failed. Brakes were smoking.cruise control failed to disengage. Check engine light came on. Engine would rev very high. Disconnected cruise control cable to throttle.
Noise in vehicle uncertain if its the steering or transmission.tt
Was leaving from the driveway when the water bottle fell andconsumer attemptedto pick it up,vehicle lost control/ went off the road,resulting in a crash.driver's airbag deployed,and the residue from the airbag did something to consumer'sface and left a 7 inch scar.consumer also suffered a whiplash,and lost 15 pounds.
When turning left or right there is a cranking noise coming fromsteering.driver feels there may be a problem with steering.pleaseprovide any further information.
While driving, lost engine power; difficult steering/braking; low speed; wire that supplies power to eec/fuel pump broke.tt
1992 taurus steering problem.
The contact owns a 1992 ford taurus.while driving 45 mph, the rear mounting attachment for the engine cradle deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle.the failure was caused by road salt, debris, and other natural materials.the contact noticed that the failure could cause major safety hazards.if the engine cradle is not supported, a loss of steering and a crash may occur.he was able to successfully drive the vehicle to his residence.the vehicle has not been repaired.the dealer provided him with a reassembly kit, as if the failure were common.the failure mileage was 137,000.updated 5/19/08
Consumer states while making a left hand turn, there was a noise, in which the subframe had detached from the vehicle, and because the subframe mount failed, it caused the steering to go out, and consumer lost control of the vehicle. *scc
Steering will not turn past a certain point making it difficult to drive on curved roads.
While driving at any speed there is corrosion within the steering, and it is difficult to steer when driving straight ahead or making a slight turn. *ml
Steering fails intermittently.
Steering wheel has 1 to 2 inches of free play, with constant wandering. Ford dealership unable to detect cause. Please describe details.tt
The steering wheel is very loose. Took vehicle to dealer and they said that it was a loose column bolt. It has a lot of full play in it.loose play was corrected by tighteningthe bolts.
Steering column broke at the tube assembly
Excessiveplay in steering wheel.
Steering wheel is very hard to turn when driving at any time which might cause an accident.
Steering wheel startedshaking and lost its power only on long rides.
Steering wheel vibrates. *sd
Horn failed due to failed contact assembly in steering column.
Anti-theft devicebuilt in; when key is pulled the steering will lock and lock into park. This is occurring with key in or out, andwithout being pulled out and will not disengage cruise control.
Power steering fluid leaks.
Power steering leaked.
Driver experienced total loss of power steering while driving.
Power steering reservoir and return lines failed causing leakage.
I have owned the car for less than one month. I bought it from an as-is dealer with one-year warranty on the transmission. We found smoke came from under the hood on january 21, and had my car checked by a mechanic. The reported problem was power steering leaking and then the related pressure and return hoses were replaced. It seemed ok. But on january 26, my car was suddenly on fire when we were driving with our teacher. We had to call 911 to smother the fire. Many wirings were damaged, thus the car cannot be driven anymore. And later we still found the power steering leaking. In both cases, the instrument panel demonstrated everything was ok even when three persons were on fire!is the auto safe?could you please tell me how to find an authorized office in reno, nv to inspect the cause of the vehicle fire? thank you.
Pin-like hole in steering hose caused fluid to spray onto the exhaust which created a fire under the hood.nlm
Power steering pump leak.
Power steering pump replaced due to leak. *sd
Belt tensioner failed, causing loss of power.
Power steering reservoir and return lines failed causing leakage.
Consumer started to turn into driveway when tie rod broked due to missing motor mount bolt. Ford has a bulletin on both components.
Follow-up -- i.e., add'l complaints about failures for such a low-mileage car.these caused safety problems and also concern by consumer's certified mechanic.manufacturer should assist for payment of defects and failures. No safety defec tlisted.
If this part failure happened at speed there would have been a very serious, possibly catastrophic accident.the car has been meticulously maintained and sensibly driven.i am friends with the previous owner and know that he took exceptional care of the car and also drove it very conservatively.i have the failed part available for inspection if you need it.i believe the part failed due to poor machining or incorrect heat treating.as popular as this model is i felt it very important to report this situation.
When vehicle is warmed up & would start to turn steering wheel, it would make grinding noises in the right front. Sounds like metal to metal. Taken to dealer several times. Had both struts, tie rods, oxygen sensors replaced. Noise still exists. Mechanic could not locate problem.
Turning right after stop, car made a pop noise. Car veered left across oncoming traffic lane and hit stationary metal pole causing extensive damage to automobile body and suspension. Car has been totaled by insurance. Air bags did not deploy.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Automatic transmission failure. Also replaced tied rod/engine valve over and cracked serpentine belt.
With the steering wheel in the free position the gear shift would not disengage from the park position unless you wiggle key a bit first.also the cruise control did not disengage when hitting the brakes the first time. Vehicle not taken to dealership.
Tie rod failed prior to recall notice causing driver to loose steering ability and cross the center line of the roadway and struck a sign and tree.recall campaign #98s36. (attorney for consumer).
Outer tie rod broke, causing wheel to fall off.
Pulledup to a stop sign and right side inner tie rodbroke.about six weeks ago, inner tie rod on the left side broke. Both of the tie rods broke by the ball joint.both tie rods have been replaced at owner's expense.*ml
Would be driving vehicle when transmission would slip out of gear when going over 65mph. Vehicle would also jerk and stall out. Took to mechanic, and a broken tie rod was found.consumer states that for the last 6 months while driving from 30-65 mph, the transmission slips out of gear.
Inner tie rods broke, causing the fuel lines to break also,resulting inloss of control. In addition,the wheel pointed in opposite direction.prior investigation open.
Inner tie rod broke while attempting to parkvehicle in parking lot between two other cars.
Tie rod ends continously break.consumer has had to change them 5 times already. Contacted dealer, anddealer said it was regular wear and tear.
While making a right turn into a business parking lot, the tie rod end snapped off causing the driver side wheel to turn in the opposite direction and throwing the car to stop.fortunate for my wife that she wasn't driving down the highway when this happened.the car was towed by aaa to a ford dealer where driver side tie rod was replaced for 170 dollars.i am very concerned that the passenger tie rod could similarly snap while the vehicle is being driven down the highway!
Dt:1992 ford taurus.the u shaped housing that holds up the enginerusted.consumer tookvehicleto a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle.the right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also,the front,emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the keybroken in the ignition.there were other problems with the vehicle.the consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house.he had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad.he took it back the auction house and he kept the title.consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer .the incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle.it was taken back to capital auction 603-622-9058.
Vehicle pulls to the right and left , replace front tie rods three times, put brake on, to no avail.
Inner tie rod fractured.(qcaw)
While driving at 5mph andmaking a left turn tie rod end broke, causing left wheel to stay straight up.was unable to make the turn while the right wheel made the left turn, making a screeching sound. Dealer has been contacted.
Tie rods failed.
Outer tie rod caused front end looseness.
Right inner tie rod shaft broke. *dsh
Inner tie rod snapped/sheared, causing loss of steering.
During vehicle operation the steering was loose,as a result,the front right tie rod had broke.
Too much play in steering wheel since purchased new.
Tie rods worn.
Replaced worn tie rod in.
The right side tie rod end broke in half while backing out, causing total loss of steering. Ford manufacturer has been contacted.
Rack and pinion failure.
Power steering rack seal leaks.
The rear lower sub frame mount plate nut experienced stress corrosion cracking.*nlm
Dt:1992 ford taurus.the u shaped housing that holds up the enginerusted.consumer tookvehicleto a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle.the right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also,the front,emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the keybroken in the ignition.there were other problems with the vehicle.the consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house.he had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad.he took it back the auction house and he kept the title.consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer .the incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle.it was taken back to capital auction 603-622-9058.
The bumper is coming off.tt
The first two months after purchase bracket that supports the bumper flew off.ttconsumer states he is selling vehicle.
Doors don't close tight, leaks.
While driving all the components mentioned above went dead, no air conditioner, power windows and lock and radio car could not be open and windows could not be rolled air conditioned failed completely and gauges (fuel and heat went off, car was still running.
The gray plastic trim on outsidedoor broke off.
Driver's side door misaligned, causing air leak.
The power door lock behind the drivers seat has malfunctioned.tt
Back door seals replaced due to water leaking inside of vehicle.
Trunk assembly failed causiong trunk to fly open on freeway.
Recall 98v323000.vehicle was repaired under recall on march 5, 1999.while drivingengine separated frommotor mounts.
Transmission malfunctioned. Driver experiences a very difficult time putting vehicle in reverse. In addition, body mounts of the rear sub-frame detached due to corrosion prior to recall (93v-106).
During inspection of vehicle mechanic noticedsubframe was corroded topoint where motor was ready to drop. There isrecall 98v323000, but this vehiclenot affected due to vin.
Rear subframe mounts broke in half due to corrosion .a recall has been issued on the vehicle's make/model.however, this vehicle was not included due tovin.
Motor mount failed.vin:[xxx].1998 ford taurus gl.corrosionproblem.see nhtsa recall no. 98v323.although this car was purchased and registered in fl it had been driven in new york for a considerable time in the early years.all owners of this vehicle and not just the owners in the northern states should have been notified of the potential failure and covered under the recall it the cars were exposed to road salt.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving sub-frame failed when engine detached from bolts, then engine dropped onto transmission due to corrosion of mountingplate, resulting in loss of steering capability.
Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership for repairs of frame members and body mounts three times. November 11, 96 was the third time. However, the vehicle motor mounts separated again. Dealership---newins bay shore ford--516-665-1300 has done the repairs all three times, and are scheduled to take vehicle in for repairs again on 06-17-98, for same defect. There is a recall for frame members and body--93-v-106-002.
The motor mounts repaired under recall 98v-323 then failed again.nlm
The contact owns a 1992 ford taurus. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, he heard a loud noise and the rear corners of the subframe fell off of the vehicle. The subframe bolts on the rear end of the vehicle were covered with rust which caused the steering wheel to become unstable. The contact referenced recall 98v323000 (component: structure: frame and members) but the dealer stated that his vin was not included in the recall; he was informed that he would be responsible for all repair costs. He called the manufacturer who confirmed what the dealer stated. The current and failure mileages were approximately 72,000.
During recall repair consumer was not able to obtain the proper paper work, due to dealership problem. (98v-323) mjs
Vehicle experienced the same defect with sub frame corrosion as stated in recall 98v323000.however, this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin.
Vehicle experienced failure of recall component prior to notice (98s36 (mounts). Mjs
Vehicle brought in for recall repairs (98v-323) and (97v-025), however work not completed due to dealership problems, the vehicle experienced failure of suspension and related parts in recall 97v-025 after notification and consumer paid for repair.*mjs
Vehicle has plastic trim panel separation due to water leakage and is rusting.the rear hatch back window is leaking.tt
Recall 98v323000; motor mountsbroke,causingengine to jump around inengine comparment, and hitting hood when driving.front and rear mountsbroke. Therewere no parts holdingengine in place. Also,recalldealt with same problem; but this vehicle not included due to vin.consumer has contacteddealer.
Recall 98v323000/subframe: recall repairs was made in jan 1999; now the problem have reoccurred.dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs was already done, and nothing else would be done. Feel free to provide any further details.
Recall related 93v106002, 3.0 liter engine, recall involved 3.8 liter, sub-frame motor mounts.
Vehicle recall 98v-323 on the body mounts does not include the motor mounts which have broken. Mjs
During recall repair consumer was not able to obtain the proper paper work, due to dealership problem. (98v-323) mjs
I have contacted ford motor company customer service (800) 392 3673 since this problem is listed as a recall on your website, but they told me that my vehicle was not part of the recall. I think that since my vehicle is exhibiting the problem, it should be included.
Consumer states while making a left hand turn, there was a noise, in which the subframe had detached from the vehicle, and because the subframe mount failed, it caused the steering to go out, and consumer lost control of the vehicle. *scc
Vehicle was under a manufacturer's recall concerning a broken welded area, which a dealer repaired.less then three years, welded area repairs failed. Dealer notified.
Consuemr states that the right side of the rear subframe has separated from the vehicle and the left rear has started to separate. The vehicle has alreday been repaired under the recall. Please provide additioanl information. Nlm
Rear subframe mounts have failed, had recalls done but problem reoccured.tt
Rear subframe has corroded. Deaelr claimed recall 98v323000 repairs were performed in march 1999, but defect still exists.
While driving 35 mph trailing arm broke without warning. As a result, the entire frame of the vehicle collapsed onto the tires.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with sub frame corrosion as stated in recall 98v323000. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
During recall repair consumer was not able to obtain the proper paper work, due to dealership problem. (98v-323) mjs
Recall 93v106002;because of the 99,000 miles the dealer will not perform the recall work.
Whenever the vehicle came to a stop there was a clunking noise present due to a broken weld on the subframe. Part of the problem was not fixed under a recall.
Single thump sound when shifted the automatic transmission to reverse, then shift to go forward the engine suddenly raced causing the car to accelerate uncontrollably. Due to idle air control located on top of the engine broke, causing engine to race at top speed, engine came loose from the mounts, flown up striking the underside of the hood and breaking the idle air control, subframe mount bolts were replaced.
Consumer was not notified of the recall (98v-323 sub frame mounts), due to lack of knowledge the vehicle experienced several failures from excessive wear (motor mounts, strut & mount, sway bar link) prior to recall repair of the sub frame mounts. Mjs
Dealer has no parts available to remedy recall problem.recall number 98v323000.please give any further details.
Consumer reporting a manufacturer'srecall failure concerning the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe which support the engine and transmission which may become detached due to corrosion of the subframe mount retaining plate. This would allow the rear corners of subframe to drop. This repair was done four year sago. The correction replacement concerning corrosion resistant reinforcing plate and new bolts on both side subframe mount failed. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Recall denied for front and rear subframe mounts, motor mounts failed.(campaign# 98s36)
Recall related 93v106002, 3.0 liter engine, recall involved 3.8 liter, sub-frame motor mounts.
Body mounts at the rearcorner of the subframe became detached . Owner had the mounts replaced at 28k miles prior . The dealer has been contacted.
Dt:1992 ford taurus.the u shaped housing that holds up the enginerusted.consumer tookvehicleto a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle.the right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also,the front,emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the keybroken in the ignition.there were other problems with the vehicle.the consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house.he had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad.he took it back the auction house and he kept the title.consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer .the incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle.it was taken back to capital auction 603-622-9058.
Recall 98v323000, rear subframe mounts.owner contacted dealeron mar. 12th 1999, and was told that he can't get recall worktaken care of until july 12th 1999.
While driving at any speed the driver heard a loud clunky noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.the mechanic indicated that the motor mounts were broke. Please provide any additional information.*nlm
During recall repair consumer was not able to obtain the proper paper work, due to dealership problem. (98v-323) mjs
Consumer requesting full reimbursement of charges for recall repair (98v-323), consumer had repair completed however was charged for recall work.
Rec' recall notice in the mail #98v323000. Notifed dealer. Appont set for march. Dealer called back later & cancelled due to no parts being available to repair the subframe.
Problems with mounts on the sub-frame of vehicle.*mr
Recall-93v106002; the vehicle has been repaired under both recalls, and nowbetween twelve months, the two bolts has broken completely. The dealer and manufacturer will not replace the part under the recall again because the twelve month warranty has expired. The consumer was not aware of this warranty( it should be put in writting).
Consumer had an appointment to have recall repair 98v-323 of the rear lower subframe mount plate nut but when he arrived he was told that there were no more parts available and that parts are installed on a first come first serve basis.nlm
Vehicle vibrates when driving at 60mph and above.tt consumer states the vehicle vibrates much worse as the brakes are applied, the problem will start sooner at slower speeds if driving on rougher roads, problem still exists.also tire misaligned, replaced front motor mount, vibration on front end, radio antenna is inoperative.
Consumer had an appointment to have recall repair 98v-323 of the rear lower subframe mount plate nut but when he arrived he was told that there were no more parts available and that parts are installed on a first come first serve basis.nlm
Body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe which supports the engine and the transmission have detached due to corrosion. Consumer also states that vehcile was not included in recall number 93v106002.please give any further details.
Consumer took vehicle into dealer on march of 1999 for subframe mounts to be changed under recall 98 v 323 000 at 78,993 miles.inaug 2001 105,000, mounts had to be replaced again. Therewasa clunking and bumping noise.consumer felt likeinside may fall downonthe road. Please provide any further infomation.
Rec'd recall notice 98v323000 in mail & contacted dealer for appointment. After arriving, was informed no parts for subframe were available. Been calling off/on during the last few months & still no parts.
Recall # 98v323000 ford/subframe; dealer refuses to honor recall notice because recall does not list the state of texas under recall. Owner is experiencing same problem as stated in recall notice. Owner also contacted manufacturer and was told that the notice would not be honored.
Sub-frame mounts failed causing vehicle to become disabled and damaged. *mjs
The front and rear motor mounts have weakened, but the front have weakened more. Please describe details.
Recall related, 93v106000, structure frames and members recall, motor went into the hood, acclerator stuck.consumer drove vehicle when accelerator stuck and seemed to explode, consumer turned the key off as the brakes would not stop the vehicle, there were small parts and anti-freeze in a trail of approximately 80 feet, consumer had the vehicle towed.
Consumer states recall repairs were done, however on one occasion while driving consumer could hear a crunching noise and was told that the front subframe bolts were bad, consumer was informed that because of the recall with the rear bolts being bad it caused stress to the front since the frame is all one piece, ford stated that this was not part of the recall and repairs would be at the consumers expense.brakes were replaced.front wheel bearings were replaced.
I was proceeding after waiting for a traffic signal when i heard a loud pop.i hesitated for a moment, then proceeded slowly and discovered that it was very difficult to turn the steering wheel.i was able to pull into a parking lot; i called aaa for service.after the car was hoisted onto a flatbed truck i noticed that the engine cradle had disconnected from the frame at two points just about one-third of the way back from the front of the car and had dropped down about 6 inches.the two mounting bolts were pointing upward from the connecting points on the engine cradle.i had the car taken to the ford dealer where i had purchased it.they said there was $1200.00 in damages and that ford does not have a program in place offering no-cost repair of the failure.i contacted ford and they confirmed that.the car had been previously recalled for that particular safety defect and i had the repair done in july of 1999.
Recall 93v106002. Manufacturer refuses to service recall because the ownwer waited too long to have the rcall done.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle became difficult to steer at any speed.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who replaced the body mounts at the rear sub frame.the dealer and manufacturer have been alerted and agree the vehicle is included in the nhtsa recall, # 98v323000 concerning the frame and members.however, both refuse to reimburse for the repair.
Consumer received a recall notice on the 23 of february, 99 regarding rear sub-frame mounts malfunctioning.he made an appointment with the dealer three times. After the third timethe dealer informed owner the the parts were not available.
Recall 98v32300, rear subframe mounts.dealer hasclaimed that they have had no parts since february.
K-frame(sub frame)fell. Both times while driving, but both times at low speeds. Frame fell and i could not steer car. Both times my transmission was serviced. 1st time may, 2006, was due to faulty bushings and washers. 2nd time, frame broke, rusted, gone. All at the prescribed location and problem that led to recall. Am i driving a death trap, is ford responsible for the repair, is it my fault, the transmission guys fault or fords? please help me. By the grace of god i was spared being on the open roadway, but if i had and my family was with me we would have been killed. When this happens, the weight of the engine and trans. Falls directly on the steering, i absolutely can not steer the car. Please someone respond to me before something else happens. Thank you !
Vehicle experiences vibration, wheel alignment completed as well as change of tires, however continues to experience vibration, steering problems result from vibration. Mjs
When proceeding from a stop sign and making a left or right turn a noise occurs on the passenger's sideof the vehicle cause unknown.please give any further details .
Vehicle will vibrate when driving between 35-45 mph, making it difficult to steer and control, resulting in safety hazard. 6 repairs shops cannot determine the cause.
Front end tie-rods failedtwice.
While driving at 50-55 mphvehicle swerved and shifted to the right.managed to keep the vehicle in control on the road. Dealer moved and is not aware of the incident, problem still exists.
When driving around 45mph or above vehicle would vibrate violently. Moved vehicle to side of road & turned it off & restarted. Had taken to mechanic several times for problem. Had the fueld pump replaced 3 times & the computer chip replaced. Vehicle had been test driven. Problem still exists.
Tie rods failed .
Front end isn't secured to thechassiswhich is causing movement and shaking within the front end. Front end bolt loose causing vibration in front end.
Front end misalignment, causing slight drift to the right.
Fordtaurus, 1992, front k-frame broke loose from chassis resulting in a lock-up of the steering, fortunately at a low speed, thereby endangeringthe driver and passenger of the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where we learned that this was not unusual in the 1989-1994 ford taurus cars. The failure of the structural member was caused by normal rust damage to the front a-frame.i would have expected to find this design defect on this site.
When driving andeither making a left or right hand turn consumerheard a noise coming from the front ofvehicle, causing poor steering control. Consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
Something broke on the front right side and fell out from under the car. The dealer is now out of business, and ford has not contacted us about a recall.the place that maintains our tires said it looked like something had hit the shock absorbers,but they couldn't find anything else.
Vehicle vibrates when driving at 60mph and above.tt consumer states the vehicle vibrates much worse as the brakes are applied, the problem will start sooner at slower speeds if driving on rougher roads, problem still exists.also tire misaligned, replaced front motor mount, vibration on front end, radio antenna is inoperative.
Welds on sway bar bracket where attached to strut tube failed.*skd
When vehicle is warmed up & would start to turn steering wheel, it would make grinding noises in the right front. Sounds like metal to metal. Taken to dealer several times. Had both struts, tie rods, oxygen sensors replaced. Noise still exists. Mechanic could not locate problem.
When turningvehicle to the right, it would be very difficultto turn &hard to control. Also,would make a whinning noise. An ongoing problem & increasingly getting worse vehicle was not test driven by mechanic after taking to dealer. Mechanic did not hear anything.odometer was reading the same mileage when it was taken in & picked up.
Rear subframe mount failure, have replaced twice since 1992.tt
Cv joint failed.
Struts failed.
Mcpherson strut or other part of right wheel broke, causing the vehicle to go out of control, which resulted in accident. No indictation or warning of defect. 2 hours prior consumer had smelled burning hydraulic oil.
Struts failed.
After the vehicle was serviced for recall 94e036000for front shock absorber, vehicle experienced the same problem . Consumer bought a used vehicle. Dealer stated nothing they could do. Computer showed the struts were replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving a snapping noise was heard in the front left side. The vehicle was driven home where it was determine d the left front tire was flat. The sway bar bracket tore away from the strut and punctured the tire. The repair personnel suggested replacing the shock absorber and strut.there was nhtsa recall campaign94e036000.however ,this vehicle was not included includeddue to the vin.
Front struts falling off of vehicle.
Front springs rusted.
Both front coil springs broke, and cut though left front tire. Tire went flat, consumer felt this was very dangerous ifgoing fast at all. Dealer would not repair. Consumer felt that coil springs were designed improperly. *ml
The front coil spring went through the front tire and caused vehicle to go off the road. Dealer had fixed.
The right coil spring broke due to corrosion. Same problem that on recall for the1993taurus.
While checking underneath the vehicle noticed that the coil spring was broken. Took vehicle to dealer & service manager said they need to order the parts.
Left front strut coil spring broke, causing end of broken coil spring to slice open tire, causing a tire blowout and suspension of cardropping,resulting indamage to front tie-rod end as weight of vehiclefell on steering mechanism. Speed at break around 5 mph as daughter was pulling away from stop.this is daughter's vehicle; and, she paid bill from her college savings.considering mileage & age, i think ford should at least pay for 50% of total bill ($618).ford customer serv. Rep. Told me there was in fact a recall, but my vin # doesn't qualify me for a refund.judging from your other logged complaints, there seems to be a major fault with ford's reasoning on who's elegible and who's not. Thank you for having this site for these defect investigation and checking into this complaint.
Frontleftcoil spring broke due to corrosion which could cause the tire to deflate.
While driving at approximately 35mph a spring broke in half andpunctured the tire.
Front coil springs broke, shreading the tire.
The vehicle is a 1992 ford taurus wagon.on july 26, 1996 the coil springs broke puncturing the front tire while backing out of the service department of midas for an oil change.ford at the time said there were no recalls on the vehicle so therefore it was repaired at midas.this morning, february 3, 2005 the coil springs again broke puncturing the driver's side front tire and will again need necessary repairs totally approximately $450.00.called ford said there were never any recalls on this year vehicle but information from the internet indicated that ford motor company recalled nearly 900,000 ford taurus and mercury sable 1999, 2000, and 2001 sedans stating in cold weather states salt from roads could corrode and fracture the cars' front coil springs and they were installing protective shields in the recalled vehicles.my concern is that even though this model is older and there were no recalls what is the safety of driving this vehicle?i wonder what the outcome would be had this vehicle had the coil spring break while on the freeway...would you be able to maintain control of the car? the safety of this vehicle greatly concerns us.
While driving the front coil spring broke , cutting the tire off.dealer rpaired defect. Manufacturer notified.
Ibought 3 ford taurus wagons in 6 monthsand the springs broke in all of the 3latest cars.both springs broke wile i was driving ,puncturing 1 tire. No repair made yet.
Driver side front coil spring broke while backing out of a parking space.the upper section of the coil spring dropped below the lower spring seat assembly and fell to the bar of the strut mount.this caused the spring section to contact the back side of the tire and the brake line, resulting in a potentially dangerous condition.*ml
I discovered that both front coil springs had broken. They both broke on the outside lower coil.
Front springs that go around struts snapped while driving; caused vehicle to drop down about an inch above tires; cannot turn vehicle, tires hit wheel well.
Defective coil springs caused struts to fail, recall component however vehicle denied due to vin #.
Consumer states recall repairs were done, however on one occasion while driving consumer could hear a crunching noise and was told that the front subframe bolts were bad, consumer was informed that because of the recall with the rear bolts being bad it caused stress to the front since the frame is all one piece, ford stated that this was not part of the recall and repairs would be at the consumers expense.brakes were replaced.front wheel bearings were replaced.
Right side front wheel bearing failed, causing vibration. *sd
Strut bearings failed causing noise from the front when turning right.
Sway bar failed.
When riding over bumps the rear end of the vehicle feels like its going to fall apart. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
For a car with such low mileage, have had to replace or fix significant number items (serious safety items included!!) that failed.hope manufacturer can help reimburse costs.per research, these items should not break down at this mileage level! no safety defect mentioned.
Rear struts failed.
Rear struts failed.
I have owned this taurus since, 1993-1994, it had 43,000 miles on it, from a dealer (flannery ford).i have had motor mounts replaced, water pumps (2) (almost $1,000), brakes and calipers(too many to remember), struts (too many to remember), ignition.this past saturday, while my mother was driving the car to the repair shop, because the inside door lights would not go off and the alarm bell (that dings when you leave the key in or lights on), the right rear wheel fell off the car.the entire tie rods had to be replaced, struts and springs (that was $1,000). I have had to have the oil pan replaced because it rusted out and had engine mounts replaced again during this procedure (that was almost $1,000). I can only remember receiving 1 recall notice and the car was taken in for repair.
In march of 1997, the left front spring on my mother margarets car fractured/failed unexpectedly.as a result, that side of the car basically collapsed to the ground and could not be driven without doing significant damage to the tire and other suspension components.the car was then towed to the closest automotive repair shop, who determined that the front spring had indeed failed/fractured.the cost of the repair was $426.70in july of 1998, i (daniel zehler - son of margaret) received a recall letter from ford having to do with a similar/identical defect on 1993 taurus and sable vehicles.it turns out that i own a 1993 taurus.per the recall letter, the safety defect is as follows:"the front coil springs on your vehicle can fracture if the vehicle is operated in high-corrosion areas of north america for an extended period of time.depending on the location of the fracture on the spring there is some possibility that the tire can be damaged.a fractured spring can cause one side of your vehicle to be lower than the other, can result in clunking or rattling noise or can cause the vehicle to ride roughly."in the what will ford do category, the letter states that ford is providing additional warranty coverage for front spring replacement, regardless of mileage, through december 31, 2001.in the what should we do category, the letter states that "if either of the vehicle's front springs should fracture during the extended warranty period, contact your dealer.at no cost to you/us, the dealer will replace both front coil springs."in the meantime, so as to prevent tire damage should the spring fracture, ford has developed a special plastic protective shield, which has been installed on our 1993 taurus.as the 1992 & 1993 taurus models are virtually identical, it is my opinion that the recall on the 1993 taurus's should also apply to the 1992's as our defect seems to be identical to that which ford has already agreedefect onthe car was then towed to the.
While a mechanic was inspecting the vehicle both rear mount are warp and corrode on the driver side.please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
I have owned this taurus since, 1993-1994, it had 43,000 miles on it, from a dealer (flannery ford).i have had motor mounts replaced, water pumps (2) (almost $1,000), brakes and calipers(too many to remember), struts (too many to remember), ignition.this past saturday, while my mother was driving the car to the repair shop, because the inside door lights would not go off and the alarm bell (that dings when you leave the key in or lights on), the right rear wheel fell off the car.the entire tie rods had to be replaced, struts and springs (that was $1,000). I have had to have the oil pan replaced because it rusted out and had engine mounts replaced again during this procedure (that was almost $1,000). I can only remember receiving 1 recall notice and the car was taken in for repair.
Driving at 55 mph and r/rear tire separated and 13" of outer tread was ejected into rear bumper area. The force of the sparation almost tore bumper loose from car. Tire did not blow out and i was able to stop the vehicle. I am retaining the complete set of 4 tires for your investagation if needed. These tires still have at least half the tread remaining.
Tires replaced.
Front springs that go around struts snapped while driving; caused vehicle to drop down about an inch above tires; cannot turn vehicle, tires hit wheel well.
Tires replaced due to dry rot.
Purchased 2 tires 5-27-00. About 1 month later the tread came off of the left front.on 8-17-00 second tire blew out the sidewall when it hit a 4 inch pothole. Tire was worn about 20% after 4800 miles driven on it. Store where they were purchased, replaced both tires. Just wanted to send info to be looked into.( dot number: tire size: 70sr 15ww )
Consumer is against ford motor company. The consumer stated ford makes faulty cars and his caris one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage.the vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled.nar 1/22/2003
Vehicle vibrates when driving at 60mph and above.tt consumer states the vehicle vibrates much worse as the brakes are applied, the problem will start sooner at slower speeds if driving on rougher roads, problem still exists.also tire misaligned, replaced front motor mount, vibration on front end, radio antenna is inoperative.
Recall on tires could not be completed properly (model # and type) due to lack of tires available for the recall work. Kelly-springfield superguard gt tires.
Firestone tire blew out, another went flat ( 2nd vehicle on 501361).tt
I recently purchased the 70,000 mile warranty tires described.within a couple of weeks one of the tires split apart on the side while i was traveling approx. 30 mph.it was ruled defective and replaced.on 7/28, while going 70 mph on the interstate a second tire split apart resulting in a wreck with injuries.the tire place where i purchased the tires said it failed and split apart after they examined what was left of the tire.a week later i heard about the firestone problems and i was wondering whether or not bf goodrich had had reported problems with these tires as i have had two come apart?anyway, i wanted to report this to you because if it is a problem i don't want to see anyone killed or injured any more seriously than my son and i were.( dot number: urtu11 tire size: p205/65r15 )
When brakes are applied would make grinding noises, like metal against metal. Rotorswere very bad. Had deep grooves in them. Cordswere coming completely through & out oftires. Also,ball bears are wearing out.
Local tire dealer has stated that this model of tire (lte 3000) has problem with separation of layers in sidewall.( dot number: tire size: p205/65r15 )
Tread separated from both right tires(front and rear), causing loss of control.
While driving at 68 mph the tread came off of the rear tire, causing the consumer to lose control and hit a wall.
Pe00-020; tires were showing tread separation onright front andleft rear tires. Ford, taurus, 1992 firestone, 440 205/70r14. Both right front and left rear tires experienced steelbelt separation and only had 48000 miles.
Firestone fr680 tire (p205 70 r14) experienced tread separation, the separation also caused damage to the vehicle.
Engine check light comes on without prior warning, andvehicle just stops without prior notice.but, vehicle will starts back up.dealership cannot duplicate problem.
Enginecheck light flashes ondashboard intermittently. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Check engine light continually illuminates, several repair attempts however continues. *mjs
Engine light on the instrument panel will illuminate, andengine will stall unexpectedly. Dealership has examinedvehicle and could not reproduce the problem.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Panel bordering/covering speedometer is loose, and can't be tightened. *dsh
Consumer was driving the vehicle and the instrument panel caught fire.tt
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Consumer was driving the vehicle and the instrument panel caught fire.tt
My air conditioner went out (entire system) just after having it a year, i then proceeded to have to have the transmission replaced, along with many many other small parts, such as idler pully, water pump, etc, all before my extended warranty was up.just after my extended warranty was up at 80,000 miles i had to replace my radiator.my engine was babied,my husband changed the oil faithfully every 2500 miles, changed air filters, flushed the transmission, anything to maintain the vehicle, because by this time i was traveling far to work everyday, (35miles 1 way), so i have put a lot of highway miles on it, then without warning the headgasket blew, sending antifreeze into the engine.if i had known about the problems they were having, i would have had it taken care of, since i didn't i missed a lot of work and had to buy a new car, since the expense of repair wasnt worth it.this car has been a complete lemon, and i have the $6000 worth of warranty work as proof, plus the engine blowing.
While driving stepped on the accelerator and vehiclelost stoppingpower. Also,smoke was coming from the front, andvehicle caught on fire after stopping (just before losing power the engine check light flashed on and off). .et.
Engine light illuminated.
Paint peeling from roof of vehicle. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Paint peeling. No safety defect listed.
Why doesnt ford cover these under a recall the dealer told me these cars are dropping like flies, it's funny how the dealer says its a big problem but ford says they are not having a problem????????????????????any help would be very helpful thank-you.no safety defect mentioned within vehicle.
While driving 70mphwith cruise controlabs brakes became stuck.brake assist failed. Brakes were smoking.cruise control failed to disengage. Check engine light came on. Engine would rev very high. Disconnected cruise control cable to throttle.
No one seems to find the problem. I've take it to the dealer they can't find the problem.no safety defect mentione din summary.
Engine warning light illuminated.
The odor also appears when the car is first started and when it sits awhile.
Upon placing into reverse gear, suddenly engine surged, then shot out, hitting vehicle in rear.
Had parked vehicle and left it. Heard a noise. Noticed vehicle started rolling backwards.
Vehicle brought in for recall repairs (98v-323) and (97v-025), however work not completed due to dealership problems, the vehicle experienced failure of suspension and related parts in recall 97v-025 after notification and consumer paid for repair.*mjs
Cruise control inoperative.
While driving in city traffic atapproximately 10mphvehicle suddenly accelerated. Had to apply alot of force in order to stop.
The throttle sensor failed.
My rear brake system keeps coming apart. This first happened while driving at 55 m.p.h. And i had to brake suddenly. I had to drive around vehicle in front of me to avoud a crash, i had a mechanic put them back together but the problem keeps persisting even though i have had the brake system completely redone. The problem with my cruise control is that when i use it and set it the car will go that speed and after a while will increase the speed on it's own.i have almost gotten a ticket because of this and since everytime i use it this happens i have stopped using the cruise control.
Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration. The manufacturer has been notified.
Consumer recieved a recall notice in april. She contacted the local dealer in april/may and august.the parts needed to repair the recall are not available.
Intermittently, there is serious buck/jerk upon acceleration from standstill, resulting in loss of acceleration power.clearly, this is a dangerous condition.several times, the kam (continuous memory) has been code-scanned, with the result that no failure codes were revealed.the check engine warning light comes on only during engine start; not afterwards.
While starting vehicle white smoke was coming out of tailpipe. Heard popping noise, also water and antifreezewas coming from tailpipe. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicatedengine head gaskets were blown.blower fan blade had to be replaced.on several occasions, the starter had to be replaced.customer states temperature gauge goes up, low on water and loosing coolant.dealer replaced radiator, water pump and serpentine belt.brakes are grinding.dealer replaced front brakes had turned rotors. On one occasion, the throttle positioning sensor had to be replaced.
While driving 70mphwith cruise controlabs brakes became stuck.brake assist failed. Brakes were smoking.cruise control failed to disengage. Check engine light came on. Engine would rev very high. Disconnected cruise control cable to throttle.
Dealer has no parts to remedy recall problem.recall 97v025000.please give any further details.
Cruise control switch failed.
Sudden acceleration, caused loss of control/accident. (florida state police report)*skd
Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/ accident.driver sustained injuries.
When driving at any speed vehicle is idling very high and racing very high. Dealer put the vehicle on the computer to determine the problem, but the dealer couldn't determine the problem.problem only occurs during long distance driving.
While pulling into a parking spacevehicle suddenly surged into an building, air bags deployed.dealer has not been contacted.*ml
When placing the vehicle from park into reverse,the transmission cable broke,causing the selector to move without operator's control.in addition,the vehicle accelerated,resulting in an accident.
Backing out of a parking space, foot on brake, put into drive, vehicle went into open throttle position, impact 12:00 position, rpms unknown.
Consumer states when the hazard lights blow a fuse, the cruise control will not disengage when brakes are applied.. Consumer stated cruise control does not disengage when brakes are applied, and tries to over come brakes with acceleration.
While turning into driveway heard loud popping noise, engine accelerated on its own, lost control, crashed into side of house, airbag did not deploy.
While driving the vehicle the engine will sporadically accelerate. If the vehicle is at a light it will take off at a speed of 35 to 40mph. Dlr has not seen vehicle.
Throttle sticks at 35 mph, this happened again on 2 dec 2001.
Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/accident.*aw
T.p.s. Replaced due to stalling. *sd
During vehicle operation the speed control would not disengage when the brakes where applied. This problem has taken place on two occasions.
Driver was backing out of driveway, vehicle in drive and it lurched forward and hit a telephone pole. Front end sustained heavy damage. No injuries. Also replaced idle speed control module.
Vehicle was at a stop light impact 3:00 position, at a low speed 3 mph, vehicle went into open throttle position, throttle was stuck.tt
Sudden acceleration, causing accident.
Vehicle accelerates to 2000 rpms from 900 rpms when shifting to neutral or park.
The accelerator stuck.the engine mount bolts were missing and the throttle cable was kinked, from the missing mount bolts.
When car slowing to a stop the car accelerate sometimes .tt
Vehicle has very high idle and does not decelerate quickly.tt
Problem with acceleration.
The throttle would stick after driving approximately 30-35mph. Would have to take foot off accelerator to lift pedal. Speed would not decrease when this happens. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
Cruise control failure.
Vehicle sudden accelerated and ran into a bricks wall. Upon impact,air bags did not deploy. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Sensor assembly failed.
Does not idle down at various times. Would continue at about 40 mph if brakes were not applied
Recall related, 93v106000, structure frames and members recall, motor went into the hood, acclerator stuck.consumer drove vehicle when accelerator stuck and seemed to explode, consumer turned the key off as the brakes would not stop the vehicle, there were small parts and anti-freeze in a trail of approximately 80 feet, consumer had the vehicle towed.
Vehicle fails to decelerate when foot is off pedal.
Consumer states that the brake pedal and gas pedal are too close.consumer has accelerated instead of stopping. As a result,came close to having a collision.
While driving stepped on the accelerator and vehiclelost stoppingpower. Also,smoke was coming from the front, andvehicle caught on fire after stopping (just before losing power the engine check light flashed on and off). .et.
Throttle cable broke.
While in aparking lot motor mount boltsfell out. Had to shift into drive & engine would jump up & damage the rod.also,heater & radiator hoses weredamaged, as well asalso cv boot & accelerator link were bent.had problems before this with motor mounts. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Driver was backing out of driveway, vehicle in drive and it lurched forward and hit a telephone pole. Front end sustained heavy damage. No injuries. Also replaced idle speed control module.
Cruise control locked up when car was being stopped...car was full throttle in all gears, and reponded to nothing to drop, and could not be held stopped by the brakes.disconnecting the cruise control linkage to the throttle solved the problem.
After startingvehiclesuddenly accelerated.applied brakes andemgerncy parking brake,which did stopvehicle . Brake pedal went to the floor. To gain control ofvehicle consumer turned it off. Dealer replaced power booster which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
While drivingmotor mounts broke, causing the cruise control cable to break which cause vehicle to acclerate. The occupant had to place the vehicle in neutral to stop.please provide further information. And vin#.
Have paid alot of money for the heater to get fixed but it still will not work. Sick of dealing with car, dealer, and manufacturer!!!!!!!!!!
The a/c - heater blower stops running for an indefinite time period.during this time period, the turn signals will not work.for no action on my part, the blower restarts.at the instant that the blower restarts, the air bag readiness light lights momentarily, the same as it does when the ignition is turned on.i strongly suspect that the air bag is not "ready" during the time that the blower is off, clearly a dangerous condition.during the time that the blower is off, i think that the backup power supply (a capacitor) discharges, and when the power is restored to the blower, the backup power supply capacitor recharges, causing the air bag readiness light to light momentarily.several times, the kam (continuous memory) has been code-scanned, with the result that no failure codes were revealed.the check engine warning light comes on only during engine start; not afterwards.
While starting vehicle white smoke was coming out of tailpipe. Heard popping noise, also water and antifreezewas coming from tailpipe. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicatedengine head gaskets were blown.blower fan blade had to be replaced.on several occasions, the starter had to be replaced.customer states temperature gauge goes up, low on water and loosing coolant.dealer replaced radiator, water pump and serpentine belt.brakes are grinding.dealer replaced front brakes had turned rotors. On one occasion, the throttle positioning sensor had to be replaced.
Cracked heater core, caused steam and fuse to enter into the vehicle, which caused visual difficulty. Also, may result inan accident.please provide further information.
Consumerhad problems with heater, and heat gauge would go up and down. Thought automobile was going to explode.took automobile to shop,and they found out it washead gaskets.the head gasket failure was a common problelm with 3.8 engine.
While in aparking lot motor mount boltsfell out. Had to shift into drive & engine would jump up & damage the rod.also,heater & radiator hoses weredamaged, as well asalso cv boot & accelerator link were bent.had problems before this with motor mounts. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Vehicle has plastic trim panel separation due to water leakage and is rusting.the rear hatch back window is leaking.tt
Vehicle was parked and the passenger's side rear window was open, and still the rear windowexploded.
While driving on interstate heard a loud pop and rear window shattered completely. Please descirbe details.tt
Vehicle has plastic trim panel separation due to water leakage and is rusting.the rear hatch back window is leaking.tt
Motor mounts broke, causing transmission shifting problems.*aw
While driving all the components mentioned above went dead, no air conditioner, power windows and lock and radio car could not be open and windows could not be rolled air conditioned failed completely and gauges (fuel and heat went off, car was still running.
Follow-up -- i.e., add'l complaints about failures for such a low-mileage car.these caused safety problems and also concern by consumer's certified mechanic.manufacturer should assist for payment of defects and failures. No safety defec tlisted.
This is the second time this happened when driving the rear view mirror fell off .
Quarter panel window failed.
I purchased the car in 1995 from the dealer.it only had 17k miles on it and a 1 year unlimited warranty bumper to bumper except tires.(i was told that it had had a defective windshield and had been completely re-checked by the factory.)the day of the incident, on my lunch hour i drove about 1 1/2 miles to a doctor appt.45 minutes later as i headed back to my office, the car started acting funny, being "jerky."within one mile it got worse.none of my warning lights were on. After work, i started the car and white/clear smoke was coming out of the back.i drove 1/4 mi to p/u my daughter and we drove 1 1/4 miles home.the car died in my driveway.the rest is history.
Back window on driver's side inoperative.
In rainy weather conditionswindshield wipers intermittently become inoperable.this could result in an accident.
Thought i should report this after reading the story in the paper. Ford would not reimburse me for the repair bill. Summary does not include safety defect.
Windshield wipers stop while in use, causing poor visibility.
Windshield wipers will not go down in the horizontal position, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The wipers completely fail in heavy rain, but when they do work, they swipe once or twice and then stop in the middle of the windshield.have contacted the ford website with this problem but did not receive any response. Repairs to this faulty system are too costly for me to undertake, as the entire steering wheel must be pulled out to correct problem,a problem that ford refuses to acknowledge responsibility for.please help.i would hate to think that one of my three children would be hurt as a result of this device malfunctioning while i was driving with them in the car and it happens to rain, snow, etc...
Consumer states while using the windsheild wiper the wiper's would work intermittent . Dealer has beeen contacted. Mjs
Windshield wipers will stop working mid-cycle at any time.can not be restarted without manual, exterior intervention.
Windshield wipers failed, causing poor visibility.
Windshield wiper intermittent and washer switch has gone bad three times.tt
The windsheild wipers get stuck in the deployed position when trying to shut them off.also when trying to turn them on, they will not operate.
When consumer turns on the windshield wipers, they won't work. But when somebody slams the passenger's door the windshield wipers start working again.
Windshield wipers operated erratically.high speed quit first.other speedsworked for awhile then they worked for only a few minutes. Consumer had to keep changing the speed to keep them working.soon they stopped working altogether, and driver had to keep pushing in the wiper washer button to keep the wipers operating.
Windshield wipers remain in the upright position, cause unknown.please give any further details.
The windshield wipers do not come on at all times and sometimes they stop working while they are on.
Windshield wipers work intermittently during rain storms. Has happened at least a dozen times. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Windshield wipers stop during use. Must continue to play with wiper controls to have wipers complete their sweep. Intermitent wiper works some time and not others. I saw a recent newspaper notice concerning 1993 fords and mercury's. Just wanted to let you know it applies to the 1992 model year ford taurus also.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently while driving.
Windshield wipers do not park and sometimes don't work
Transaxle will not engage after coming to a stop. L/f brake pad stays partially engaged resulting in premature wearing of said pad; luckily, i was coming to a slow stop when it gave out completely. This problem was not analyzed until my second front brake job within 25 0r so months. With wipers in use, activating the turn signal in either direction causes the wipers to stop.this tends to bring on a slight sense of panic during a heavy rain. Lights go off without warning. This switch has been replaced twice at my expenseas have all other before mentioned problems except the wiper issue. I have been unemployed for 4 months and can't afford fixing this inconvenience.
Consumer's experienced delays whenever windshield wiper is in high mode.
While driving vehicle about 30-35 mph in snowy or rainy weather, windshield wipers would stop for10 minutes.after being on; they would start up again suddenly; had module & battery replaced; helped at first; problem still exists; have not taken to dealer for duplication of problem.
Windshield wiper arms stopped dead center obstructing drivers vision. Please describe details.tt
While traveling during a rain storm both windshield wipers stopped. Independent automobile shop has replaced fuse/ wiper motor, and still not working. Same symptoms as tsb 9582.
Windshield wipers come on and off intermittently. Dealership is aware ofproblem. *yd
Multi-function switch and windshield wiper motor failed, causing poor visibility.mjs
Whiletraveling windshield wipers would run none stop for miles and miles.dealer has been contacted.
During hot weather bolts holding alloy wheel to axle shearing.first on july 5, 1999, and second on may 3, 2000.on the first occasion three bolts sheared on the left front wheel and one on the right front.on the second occasion two bolts sheared on the left front wheel.both instances occured during hot weather with temps in the low 90's.
Lugs: nuts and bolts keep coming off the front wheels while driving this vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
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