We found the following complaints for FORD TAURUS (1993)
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Airbag warning light blinks while driving about 50% of the time.stops and restarts for no apparent reason.no recognizable pattern.
The horn nor the cruise control buttons worked in the steering wheel hub.*phconsumer felt that there's no need to fix the problem at once even though it was such an inconvenience on his behalf.after ten months of ownership of vehicle purchased from e-bay, vehicle was taken to repair facility to have steering controls fixed.mechanic called consumer and was informed that air bag had been removed from steering wheel hub and replaced with foam to simulate the shape of the air bag.consumer was able to have air bag installed into steering wheel hub along with the repairs on horn and cruise control.consumer now asking if it's against florida or federal law to sell a car with the air bag either unionization or inoperative and not inform the buyer.*la
Air bag pin connectors corroded causing potential short resulting in air bag light flashing after engine start up.nlm
Intermittently airbag light will stay on .the dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
No deployment of airbag during accident.
Ignition is inoperative.key gets stuck in the ignition & doesn't line up correctly. This makes it very easy to stealthe vehicle.vehicle's air bag & horn are not working relating to this.dealerhas never tried to find a remedy for the problem. Cruise control failed as well.steering system malfunctions.
Vehicle was purchased in january 1999, and consumer has been experiencing poor performance with the windshield wipers. Vehicle is at dealership at this time. Also, air bag light stays illuminated. Wheneverengine is turned off consumer needs to have a jump start.
Several attempts were made to downtown ford to the manager -dave mcdanial - 916/442-6931 no response from downtown ford. No safety defect mentioned.
While driving, consumer applied the brakes, which failed, causing an accident, air bag deployed causing injuries to driver, passenger experienced a broken tail bone and states that the seat belt left bruise marks across her stomach which still causes pain, consumer purchased a 1995 taurus and states the abs experiences same problems as vehicle involved in accident, the brakes lock and then unlock. (police report attached)
While vehicle is runningairbag light appears ondashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.
Daughter killed when air bag failed to deploy on frontal impact.mfrs have investigated and concluded air bag was disabled, probably intentionally, prior to crash.facts seem inconsistent with this conclusion.
Airbag module replaced due to noise.
Air bag warning light will at intervals illuminate, indicating malfunction within the system, cause unknown.please give any further details.
While traveling onhighwayconsumer noticed that cruise control/ horn and airbagwere not operable. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
Drivers airbag did not deploy during frontend collision at 15-20mph.tt
Waiting to make a left hand turn and was rear ended vehicle hit the tail end of an oil tanker and driver's air bag did not deploy.tt
Driver made left turn and passed out, vehicle hit power pole. Both air bags activated. However, driver suffered broken left arm/3 broken ribs, and massive bruising all over upper torso and some head injuries.
Drivers airbag did not activate during front end collision; hit by a moving truck. Ttdriver had to be cut out of vehicle and sustained injuries in accident.
Driving in bad weather vehicle applied brakes, pedal went to the floor. Dual air bags did not deploy.
Was driving vehicle & driver noticed the steering wheel was acting up. Was not able to turn vehicle. Hit a concrete barrier and neither air bag deployed.
No deployment of drivers air bag in front end collision. *dh
Air bag failed to deploy in frontal impact resultingin death.
Driver side air bag is not working.qcaw
Failure of air bags to deploy on either side in car , driver or passenger, during collision.
Consumer says that in an accident the air bags did not deploy. Seat belt broke .
Consumer was in an accident and the driver and passenger air bag did not deploy.tt
Violent deployment of driver's side air bag during a sudden stop caused burns on the head, chest, chin, arm.
There was a frontal impact and the air bag did not deploy. Explain in more detail.
Consumerhad an accident in which vehicle hydroplaned and hit a gravel enbankment. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy, causing driver to sustain some injuries.
Airbag did not deploy upon front end impact; vehicle rearended another vehicle that suddenly stopped; vehicle 1 slid into vehicle 2.tt
While driving driver passed out, hit power pole, air bags did not inflate properly. Also shoulder harness failed to hold driver. Driver suffered head injuries/massive bruises and a broken left arm.
Violent deployment of passenger side air bag during a sudden stop caused broken ribs, bruises, and a broken hand.
Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision,resulting from brake pedal traveling to the floor, causing extended stopping distance inwhich the driver's air bag did not deploy. Consumer also states that after the vehicle was inspected that failure of the braking system was due to the master cylinder . Please give any further details and also add vehicle identifcation number.
Driver and passenger side airbags did not deploy upon frontal collision at 25 mph.tt
In a severe collision neither passenger side air bag deployed.tt
Driving vehicle at 50 mph, started slowing down, road conditions bad, hit sheet of ice, spun into median & around median, hit guardrail twice, driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy, seat belt held, seats separated from anchors.
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 25mph, 12:00 on front bumper, air bag failed to deploy.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a multi car crash at 30 mph in icy conditions; however the front air bags did not deploy.the vehicle was struck by numerous other vehicles and the vehicle was impacted on the entire front end, passenger's side doors and driver's side rear door.injuries were sustained to the driver to the chest from impacting the steering wheel and knees hitting the dash.the passenger sustained injuries to the neck, a collapsed right lung and several broken ribs from impacting the dash board.both occupants were wearing seat belts.the police were on the scene and made a written report.the vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and deemed totaled. Updated 03/280/6.
No deployment of passengers air bag in front end collision, causing injuries.
In a severe collision neither driver side air bag deployed.tt
No deployment of driver's air bag during an accident.
Car was in an accident and passengers air bag didn't deploy and the seat belt didn't restrain, consumer wife had a broken nose car was totaled.tt
Driverhit a light pole and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy.
Waiting to make a left hand turn and was rear ended vehicle hit the tail end of an oil tanker and passenger's air bag did not deploy.
Consumer's son had an accident and air bags did not deploy.driver was not seriously injured.automobile was hit 3 times going 55 mph, once in the rear and twice in the front. *ml
Passengers air bag did not deploy during a 45mph crash.tt
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 35mph, 12:00 on front bumper, airbag fail to deploy, also during panic stop front wheels locked up at 55mph.tt
Car was in an accident and drivers air bag didn't deploy and the seat belt didn't restrain, consumer wife had a broken nose car was totaled.tt
Driver side airbag is non-functional/failed.
Drivers air bag did not deploy during a 45mph crash.tt
Passengers airbag did not deploy during frontend collision at 15-20mph.tt
Consumer was involved in a 2 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, causing injuries.please give further details.
While driving 30-40 mph had a direct frontal impact, and driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant who sustained injuries because of the crash. Manufacturer norinsurance companyhave inspectedvehicle. No prior problems with airbag system.vehicle has experienced several engine related problems, the timing cover gasket was replaced and the engine was replaced, after the engine was replaced there were still continuous problems with the engine, the heater hose was replaced, the engine began to stall, and the tensioner pulley and belt were replaced.the transmission was replaced.the battery was replaced.the turbine shaft speed sensor was replaced.
Passengers airbag did not activate during front end collision; hit by a moving truck.please provide details.tt
The car was in a frontal collision andthe driver's airbag did not deploy. Tt
Consumerwas traveling about 45mph on the highway and another vehicle veered intoconsumer's vehiclewho, in turn, hit another vehicle.upon impact,driver's airbag didn't go off at all.
Vehicle was rear endedanother vehicle at about 20-30mph, and neither driver's or passenger's side airbags deployed untilvehicle was put into park. Vehicle has not been seen.
Consumer was in an accident and the driver and passenger air bag did not deploy.tt
No deployment of drivers air bag in front end collision, causing injuries. *dsh
Driver's side airbag deployed but did not inflate completly at 40 mph.tt
Hit dip (road defect) 04/26/05; driver's-side airbag (from steering wheel) deployed.thought car about to catch on fire (that airbag powder was smoke); quickly exited car, then realized situation.sustained airbag burns - lower face/chin, all across chest/breasts; right hand bruised, swollen between 2nd & 3rd knuckles.*no* damage to car, other than airbag deploying.my opinion regarding airbags shifted 180 degrees; just want my car's airbags disabled, but told that's illegal (at least in ca).shouldn't have to drive afraid of airbag deployment & injury or even death, without any say in the matter.as i understand it, airbags designed to protect 220-lb. _man_ in front-end collision, re-engineered after 1st generation to deploy with more force because _non-seat-belt-wearers_ injured.i _always_ wear seat belt in car (ca law); since relatively short (5'5"), directly in line of driver's-side airbag deployment); lightweight (125 lbs.) -- nowhere near 220 lbs.extremely lucky no other cars around when incident occurred; else unnecessary airbag deployment could have caused an accident:deployment (explosion) and resultant powder shocked me & obscured vision.per motor sports digest ([email protected]), for professional/skilled race car drivers:- "... Showroom stock classes ... Use the same kind of cars we all drive every day, only they _remove_ the air bag for safety!"at racing speeds, with safety paramount -- yet racers realize airbags are dangerous.- "... It['s] strange why people can't realize that what can kill a small child will at least injure an adult!" [ i agree]- "... Mechanics and installers are all warned of the dangers of the air bag.... Touching the wrong wire while their head is under the dash can cause permanent hearing loss at the very least if the air bag deploys."(local ford dealer requires$324.00 to hook up, run airbag simulator before re-installing airbag (which i didn't want anyway!) to insure mechanic's safety.)
Air bag warning light illuminates intermittently, indicating malfuinction within the system.cause unknown.please give any further details.
Hit dip (road defect) 04/26/05; driver's-side airbag (from steering wheel) deployed.thought car about to catch on fire (that airbag powder was smoke); quickly exited car, then realized situation.sustained airbag burns - lower face/chin, all across chest/breasts; right hand bruised, swollen between 2nd & 3rd knuckles.*no* damage to car, other than airbag deploying.my opinion regarding airbags shifted 180 degrees; just want my car's airbags disabled, but told that's illegal (at least in ca).shouldn't have to drive afraid of airbag deployment & injury or even death, without any say in the matter.as i understand it, airbags designed to protect 220-lb. _man_ in front-end collision, re-engineered after 1st generation to deploy with more force because _non-seat-belt-wearers_ injured.i _always_ wear seat belt in car (ca law); since relatively short (5'5"), directly in line of driver's-side airbag deployment); lightweight (125 lbs.) -- nowhere near 220 lbs.extremely lucky no other cars around when incident occurred; else unnecessary airbag deployment could have caused an accident:deployment (explosion) and resultant powder shocked me & obscured vision.per motor sports digest ([email protected]), for professional/skilled race car drivers:- "... Showroom stock classes ... Use the same kind of cars we all drive every day, only they _remove_ the air bag for safety!"at racing speeds, with safety paramount -- yet racers realize airbags are dangerous.- "... It['s] strange why people can't realize that what can kill a small child will at least injure an adult!" [ i agree]- "... Mechanics and installers are all warned of the dangers of the air bag.... Touching the wrong wire while their head is under the dash can cause permanent hearing loss at the very least if the air bag deploys."(local ford dealer requires$324.00 to hook up, run airbag simulator before re-installing airbag (which i didn't want anyway!) to insure mechanic's safety.)
Owner cannot find dealership/repair shop who is willing to turn air bag off.
While driving, consumer applied the brakes, which failed, causing an accident, air bag deployed causing injuries to driver, passenger experienced a broken tail bone and states that the seat belt left bruise marks across her stomach which still causes pain, consumer purchased a 1995 taurus and states the abs experiences same problems as vehicle involved in accident, the brakes lock and then unlock. (police report attached)
Seat put my child seat in the car and tried to tighten the thebeltand the cable just came apart.
While being parked for approximately 6-8 hours vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the fire wasundetermined.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Headlight went out while driving at night, then came back on. Recall was done 2 years ago, dealer replaced the multi function switch. Consumer also stated the vehicle would stall, the electrical control box was replaced, and the cruise control has not worked for the past 5 years.
The rear passenger power door unlocked which caused the door to open when a turn was made.
Vehicle parked. Was trying to jump start vehicle with a jumper kit from k mart whenbattery exploded in owner's face. Crackedbattery housing. The vehicle head lithts blink off. *yd
The vehicle's headlight switch and wire harness, steering column covers, turn signal/wiper switch were replaced.*ph
There are alot of recalls on my car and no one will help me.
I bought my 1993 ford taurus 3 months ago..it has 59k on it...one week after buying it check engine light came on..when i approached the dealership there comment was.."well things go wrong daily with used cars..i drive the car for about 10 minutes then the light will come on. I have changed all the sensors..had a tune up..radiator flush..just to mention a few things...had new motor mounts put in too..all of which has cost me well over 700.00...i called ford when i noticed they had a recall on the electrical in which i was informed they wouldn't do a thing..i can only drive this car for short periods of time before the engine starts smelling hot..though with the new thermostat it never registers its over heating..took it to my mechanic and had a computer check done..but wouldn't u know light wouldn't come on since it was just sitting. Seems it only comes on when driving down the road..again told the dealership...they keep saying must be a censor..which seems to me they knew this when the car was sold to me..yet didn't disclose that part..when i purchased it. I was sold a lemon..and ford will not honor there recalls on it..so seems im doomed..im on disability and cant afford all these repairs but no one seems to care..
Vehicle stalls intermittently, mostly below 50 mph. Dealer cannot find a cause. Consumer stated that after 12 miles drive, the engine blew and a white whipped cram like substance came out from under the hood. The vehicle stalls while driving at low speeds also at idle and it was hard to start due to integrated control module relay failure. The check engine light came on because o2 sensor was damaged from coolant contamination. The vehicle smells of coolant due to radiator leak.
Thermostat stuck, blew out the head gasket, and warped the engine head. No warning lights came on,white smoke started coming from the back. Mechanic said it was head gasket. On june 23, 19 99 , power relay was replaced, and currentlywent out again, causing the car not to start.also brakes malfunctioned, resulting inextended stopping distance.
Numerous complaints concerning leaking head gaskets.the vehicle has had numerous problem with the vehicle which include the intake manifold, cooling fan, ignition wiring, coil spring failure, check engine light illuminated, alternator, head gasket and muffler.while researching the vehicle on nhtsa site the consumer discovered several recalls on the vehicle related thefailures his vehicle experienced.
Consumer stated the head gaskets are going bad again, vehicle was not running properly and coolant fluid was in the combustion chambers, had gaskets replaced two years ago,contacted dealer, and dealer stated warranty expired. . consumer stated after dealer replaced gaskets, check engine light came on, radiator failed, idle air control motor, pcv failed, fuel injector seal, ignition module,starter motor, and exhaust gas recalculation (egr) failed. *yd
Electrical failures; power seats, power locks, master control module. No problems located in the charging system, yet the battery goes dead.
This is the second time the multifunction switch has been replaced.the first time was under warranty at 23,000 miles on 7/23/1996.this switch operates the high beams, windshield wipers and turn signals.winshield wiper motor also needs to be replaced.front swaybar links also replaced at 71,000 when noticed a buckling sound when driving over road irregularities.i understand from other taurus owners that the front suspension is a weakness.
Electrical short in engine compartment, prevented vehicle from starting.
Possible electrical problem causing the windshield wipers to turn off when the turn signal is used.nlm
Battery failed causing vehicle not to start.nlm
Vehicle parked. Was trying to jump start vehicle with a jumper kit from k mart whenbattery exploded in owner's face. Crackedbattery housing. The vehicle head lithts blink off. *yd
While driving 30-40 mph had a direct frontal impact, and driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant who sustained injuries because of the crash. Manufacturer norinsurance companyhave inspectedvehicle. No prior problems with airbag system.vehicle has experienced several engine related problems, the timing cover gasket was replaced and the engine was replaced, after the engine was replaced there were still continuous problems with the engine, the heater hose was replaced, the engine began to stall, and the tensioner pulley and belt were replaced.the transmission was replaced.the battery was replaced.the turbine shaft speed sensor was replaced.
Alternator failed- replaced alternator was a remanufactured part but not informed by dealer and charged as new.
Starter failed.
Alternator failed causing wire to burn.
Alternator went bad,cause unknown.
Its hard to believe that all this failed at once but it did. I just started my car to go somewhere and all this happened yet a few hours earlier it was fine.i asked the gentleman at napa auto store about this and he commented that he gets at least one person a week getting head gasgets for this engine size (3.8). I found this rather surprising and upsetting.
I have had nothing but problems with this car.i have only owned it for a year and 1/2, and have already put more money in to it than i will ever get out of it.i do not recommend this car to anyone!i went through in a four week span having the brakes go out, the muffler fell off. The head gaskets blew, the water pump broke and the power steering pump went out.i hate this car!!dt
Starter failed several times.
While driving at 40 mph and without prior warningvehicle shut down. Also, consumer had a problem with the alternator, and thinksproblem has returned.*mjs
Horn buttons too small/hard to locate quickly. *dsh
Horn location on steering wheel is not easily accessible. Eyes would have to leave road to locate horn in order to blow it. Dealer said manufacturer's design.
Horn is located in a complicated position where as in an emergency it would be difficult to warn other drivers of your intentions.tt
Horn buttons too small/hard to locate quickly. *dsh
The horn nor the cruise control buttons worked in the steering wheel hub.*phconsumer felt that there's no need to fix the problem at once even though it was such an inconvenience on his behalf.after ten months of ownership of vehicle purchased from e-bay, vehicle was taken to repair facility to have steering controls fixed.mechanic called consumer and was informed that air bag had been removed from steering wheel hub and replaced with foam to simulate the shape of the air bag.consumer was able to have air bag installed into steering wheel hub along with the repairs on horn and cruise control.consumer now asking if it's against florida or federal law to sell a car with the air bag either unionization or inoperative and not inform the buyer.*la
While traveling onhighwayconsumer noticed that cruise control/ horn and airbagwere not operable. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
Went to turn engine off and it would not stop, key rotated backward/forward. Removed coil from distributor to cut engine off;also, horn buttons are poorly designed, cannot be activated in emergency situations.
Horn will not blow at times when it is used.dealers are unable to locate problem.owner is very concerned for safety.
Ignition is inoperative.key gets stuck in the ignition & doesn't line up correctly. This makes it very easy to stealthe vehicle.vehicle's air bag & horn are not working relating to this.dealerhas never tried to find a remedy for the problem. Cruise control failed as well.steering system malfunctions.
Horn assembly failure due todesign,when trying blow the horn, the horn buttonsare too small to locate,hard to find.
Horndoes not work when applied. Dealer has been cotacted.
Horn button location and size of button creates havoc when trying to find horn in panic situations.*skd
Ignition system failure.
Car will not start again after being driven for about 15 minutes, have not even made first payment yet.has happened four times, been back to dealership twice now since march 21, 2000.
There was also problem with notorious "head gasket failure" i had to have repaired.
Car will start and run, but no other electrical components will operate. Key will come out of ignition switch while car is still running.
First ignition module went out at approx. 67,000 miles, the next one at about 97,000, and the third one went out at 104,800 miles. In all three repairs, the pick-up coil was also replaced. The car ran well after each repair - for a while! now, only 1200 miles after the third module replacement, the module has failed again. Despite a court ordered recall (which ford is appealing) ford continues to sell defective ignition modules both through their dealers and through independant parts stores. We are frustrated at having to pay exhorbitant prices for this inferior part again and again. We have retained all repair bills except the first (ignition module) one, but it may be a long time before the appealed case gets to court. We would like ford to do something about this situation now.
We have had this same trouble since 1998, spent thousands of dollors, still doing it, stops on the freeway, almost hit several times, stops while driving and won;t start for about 30 minutes, something better be done, this is very dangerous, what does it take, for me to get killed, and then you do something?i have talked to lots of taurus owners that have had the same problem, please look into this again, if a judge thinks there should be a recall, what is wrong with you people!!!! we have been to two dealers, several garages, no one could figure out what was wrong, after charging us for repairs that didn't solve the problem, first time we it stopped on us we were in the desert, in july, we both have health problems, we don;t need this stress!!!i am not sure when we bought this car, either in 1995 or 1996, but 3m kept good records on it, we never got a recall on the fuel tank, #94b48, so that has not been fixed that i know of, and the ford dealer said it was expired!!! please look into this, call the judge and see what evidence he has if you don't have enough, we have been reading about the tfi-iv module, that ford should move, as it gets hot and shuts down the car, exactly what ours has been doing since 1998. Thank you for any help or information you can give us on this dangerous problem we have been having.
Vehicle will intermittently and withoutwarning stall,will not restart.
Vehicle stalls while driving and then does not start.dealer in california claim they can not obtain the replacement part, that the supplier ford used does not make that specific part any more.
Engine head gasket blewout while driving around for an hour at approximately 35 mph on city roads.dealership replaced leaking head gasket and valve cover gasket, and o2 sensor due to coolant contamination. Also,thermostat and spark plugs were replaced.please provide any additional information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving at 60-65 mph car lost power and power steering on highway. Dealer contacted, and determined that the problem was caused by the distributor gear teeth, which had sheared off.problem cannot be remedied, and still exists.*ml
Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles, car stalling since purchase at high speeds, caught on fire twice.
Car began stalling in late 2000. Mechanic finally diagnosed problem as failed ingition control module.replacement part is unavailable. It is not known when it will be.car is undrivable and has been sitting for over 2 months.this is totally unacceptable.
Lost speed suddenly on major road-scary and dangerous
Car stalls without warning. Will restart in 10 min. Fuel pump replaced x2, pump relay x1. Dealer no help.
While traveling and without any indication vehiicle would stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Cylinder heads, spark plugs and wires failed causing engine to overheat.
Put the vehicle in park, went to turn off the igntionand nothing happened,had to disconnect the battery to stop the car from running.please describe details.
My 1993 taurus started stalling out in june 2000 causin me to lose the power steering and brakes while driving. It first started with the "check engine light" coming on and then cutting off on the highway at 55mph. It cuts off while driving at any speed/anytime on city streets, highways and at stop signs.it won't start for about 10 minutes after it stalls out.i have even changed fuel at different gas stations thinking it was water or trash in the line but the probem didn't go away.i have had fuel pressure tessts, throttle body work, fuel injection servicedone several times and theproblem still exists.been to other mechanic shops and diagnostic test run and was toldit was the fuelpump or the transmission orno problemfound. One of the mechancis told me it sounded like it was the ignition module and suggested i take it to a dealer.in august 2001, i took it to a dealer and had the fuelinjection service done, valves replaced and was toldthat wouldcorrect the problembut it didn't. The car was sluggish when i took it to the dealer and it is still sluggish especiallywhen trying to excelerate. August 2001 had anew fuel pump put on and2 days after that the car stalled out again.since the new fuel pump has been in place the car has stalled 5 times in traffic.i am very frustrated at having to pay for unnecessaryrepairs and the problem still exists.there have been some close calls for a terrible accident.please have this vehicle recalled before a fatalityoccurs. I don't feel safe in my own car as long as this problemexists.
Ignition lock cylinder jammed while vehicle was being started.nlm
Lost speed suddenly on major road-scary and dangerous
Vehicle stalling due to possible failure of the thick film ignition module. Mjs
Chuck's clean & used cars of pembroke sold me a 1993 ford taurus vin [xxx] with a known recall on it. There was a fire with the ignition system was totally destroyed.*lainformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Spark plugs failed.
A pin in the ignition came loose. When vehicle is shut off and key is removed,engine continues to run.mechanic repaired the vehicle.
The ignition can be turn on without a key, also when key is in you can pull it out
My vehicle frequently stalls in traffic.i believed the fuel system was the culprit and replaced the fuel pump, mass air flow sensor (3 times) and cleaned the injectors twice.all at my cost after the warranty expired.the vehicle continues to stall while in motion.i read about the california court case which identified the thick film module as an ignition system part that tends to overheat and cause the ford automobile to stall.this could be my problem but ford has never even suggested such to me.please recall this vehicle before it stalls again and causes a crash.
After vehicle is ready to be shut down/turned off by driver; can turn ignition into off position and pull key out, yet vehicle will still be running. Cause is unknown. Please describe.
When driving car would stall .tt
Ignition lock broke.
A sensor keeps failing, causing vehicle to die. Sometimes vehicle will restart within 20 minutes or it will have to be towed into dealer. Please provide further information.
Since october 1995 my taurus has irregular function of the fuel and/or ignition systems which cause the vehicle to stall intermittently, usually during hot weather.the "check engine" light comes on and the engine just stops.of course, i lose the power steering and brakes while the vehicle is in motion.this stalling, which is similar to a "vapor lock" problem usually occurs at slow speeds in traffic.accelerating from a traffic light or stop sign, idling through a parking lot, and slowing down to turn right or left have all brought on this unsafe situation many times.100+ episodes is a very low estimate of the times my car has been disabled in traffic until i can change gears to neutral and restart the engine.i have had the vehicle out of service and examined at riverside ford and parker automotive in macon, georgia with the same complaint in these months: october 1995, june, july and august 1996, july 1997, june, july, august and october 1998, july and august 1999.do you see the hot weather pattern?we have replaced the mass airflow sensor assembly, the mlp sensor, the air meter and the fuel pump.the vehicle has been tuned up twice and had the fuel injectors cleaned.i use only 89 octane or premium from a variety of gasoline vendors.the vehicle also had failures of the front motor mount and the air conditioning system.i checked every item of the alldata disc and asked my mechanics to evaluate each possibility.on the last visit to riverside ford in july 1999, when i complained that intermittent stalling continued just a few months after i paid them for a new fuel pump, the service manager suggested my problems were due to a deteriorating head gasket.i obtained a second opinion from parker and an reasonably certain that is not the problem.i believe the intermittent stalling is a manufacturing defect which impairs safety of the vehicle, has cost me more than $1,000 in unsuccessful repair attempts, and which ford should correct now.
Vehicle stalled in hot weather. 2 fuel pumps have been replaced & tfi module has been replaced 1 time.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Vehicle stalls out over 30 and under 50, resulting in steering and braking ability loss, dealer can not locate problem.tt
We have had numerous problems with this vehicle stalling and failing to start. Campus ford in okemos has failed to identify the problem and we have had approximately $1,000 dollars in repairs done by campus ford and other service shops but the problem still exists. We feel unsafe in the vehicle. It once stalled on an interstate highway at 65 mph and i have had the vehicle stall in city traffic more times than i can remember.
Tumblers within cylinder for ignition key fractured, causing difficulty inserting key and removing key from ignition, also may have caused problems with cruise control.(qcaw)
Consumer has to wiggle the ignition prior to putting the key in and start the vehicle .the manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle will turn off without prior notice. Dealer finds nothing wrong when inspecting vehicle, however consumer feels the faulty part is the tfi module.general tires have experienced 2 cord separations and one blowout.
Plastic rod between the ignition cylinder and an assembly snapped in half. The vehicle could not be turned off.
On a hot (95 degree +) day the ignition shut down while i was drive home in a residential area. After getting my car home the fuel system was checked ok. When the days heat subsided the car would start again and has been fine in the cooler days since the incident.
Engine dies without warning.have replaced fuel pump twice, electronic control module once, inertia switch once.how do i fix it?
Went to turn engine off and it would not stop, key rotated backward/forward. Removed coil from distributor to cut engine off;also, horn buttons are poorly designed, cannot be activated in emergency situations.
The problem is that the car turns off while we are driving. It has occurred at different speeds,but it happens more frequently when we are driving at 65-70 with the air conditioner running. With no warning, the car engine completely stops. No one has been able to tell us what the problem is. We have to open the hood and let the engine cool down and then drive with the hood open a little. (i notice a lot of taurus with their hoods open also) , after the engine compartment cools,the car will start with no problem and continue until the engine compartment heats up again. The engine is not overheating, the engine compartment is. It appears that something is overheating and turning off the engine. My husband andi have both reported separately to ford about this problem, but to no avail. The description of the recall in california sounds just like our problem. We have told ford that this is a dangerous problem, but they just enter the report--supposedly. Last week we had to pull up over a curb onto grass to get out of the way of traffic. Today, i pulled out of a parking lot onto the highway, and the car stopped in front of traffic which luckily was far enough away to see my problem. I had to coast to the next drive in order to exit the highway. I hope this problem will be looked into and resolved because it is a definite defect and hazard.
The vehicle stalls for no reason when it gets hot, and the vehicle gives no warning.tt
Headlights go off and on intermittently.also, warning signal sounds even when no lights are left on and keys are out of ignition, leading to the thought of a short in the ignition.
Whenever coming to a stop or starting to slowdown, vehicle stalls.owner was told to call nhtsa by ford. Please provide any further information.
Recall 98v009000, manufacturer's 98s01; consumer states the repair work was done for the recall.after work was done, headlightsintermittently work.dealer cannot duplicate problembecause it happens sometimes,not all the time.mechanic stated problem was with the ignition.
While driving at highway speed for a long time vehicle completely stalled and died.consumer has to let car sit for about 15minutes before it will start again.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The ignition rod keeps breaking. Please describe.tt
Vehicle stalls intermittently, ignition module replaced in 1998 and again in february 1999.currently needs to be replaced a third time.replacing the ignition module does not stop the vehicle from stalling. The manufacturer had been contacted but provided no help.
Vehicle stalls and bucks, and causes loss of power, in for repairs, no problem found.
For the past year my vehicle has been stalling. At first it started in the winter of 2000 occasionally, butwhen the spring hit. It was stalling all the time. I have taken to my mechanic who has replaced the ignition module, fuel pump ( twice ). Changed the fuel filter and my vehicle is still stalling. I have noticed an articleunder usatoday.comwhereby judge ballachey has ordered ford to replace faulty ignition switches in california. Could this be my prolem? it is very frustrating and a safety issue when the vehicle stalls on the highway..please respond to advise.
Engine ran rough, replaced spark plugs and found number 4 cyclinder spark plug olive green from anti-freeze. Never could keep the coolant recovery tank full of coolant from 13,000 miles on up. Nothing could be found with this problem when the car was under original warranty. Engine was replaced in 2/1995 @ 35,000 miles. Coolant problem and high engine temp still exists. 43,000 miles later head gasket problems. Engine was manufactured in 1994 but dealer will not warranty the problem because it is in a 1993 car.
Check engine light comes and goes off several times, the vehicle idles erratically and stalls while driving due to intemittent failure of the ignition control assembly. The dealer could not fix the vehicle because parts were not available. The consumer wants investigation regarding parts shortage. (attorney for client).
Was driving 65mph when vehicle suddenly stopped for no reason. Has happened at least 5 times. Been to dealer & placed on diagnostic machine. Informed computer chip orfuel pump at fault & had malfunctioned. Quoted price for fuel pump.
Vehicle stalled at 30 mph, and would not restart for a few hours. Dealer replaced control module.
Oxygen sensor and ignition module failed.
Vehicle will keep stalling when stopping, turning left or in reverse and bucks when driving .vehicle stalls due tfi module that is placed too close engine which is causing it to overheat. When the vehicle stall, power brakes fail too. The customer took the vehicle to several dealership but the problem could not be fixed.the transmission also failed prematurely.
Engine dies without warning.have replaced fuel pump twice, electronic control module once, inertia switch once.how do i fix it?
Driving vehicle, arrived home, parked vehicle, turned off ignition switch, vehicle still running after key is removed from ignition switch, have to pull distributor plug in order to have the vehicle to stop.
While driving 65 mph and without any indication vehicle stalls, vehicle was serviced, and ignition switch was replaced. Consumer states that when vehicle stalled the steering went dead. *yd
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
Consumer states that while driving vehicle will suddenly shut down.pleasea provide any further information.*mr
Ignition switch can be turned past the off position with the key in the switch, with key removed switch can be turned either direction.
Ignition switch locks up on occasion. Mjs
Defective brake line rusted through, causingbraking fluid to leak, andresulting in no braking ability which may cause a crash.also, could not shutvehicle off while in use, had to pull the fuse in order to shutvehicle off.due failure of ignition switch.switch repaired.also, engine oil pan rusted through and had to be replaced.*ml
Ignition is inoperative.key gets stuck in the ignition & doesn't line up correctly. This makes it very easy to stealthe vehicle.vehicle's air bag & horn are not working relating to this.dealerhas never tried to find a remedy for the problem. Cruise control failed as well.steering system malfunctions.
When turning on the igniton switch it would not turn off and the key spins around in the ignition switch. Please describe.
Unable to turn ignition off, lock actuator in steering wheel failed.tt
Ignition switch is loose, key does not go into ignition, chime keeps ringing, driver could become stranded/not able to start motor, if this occurs, dangerous situation.
Possible ignition switch short caused vehicle to catch fire while parked with key in the ignition switch(off).nlm
Key gets stuck in switch and switch moves without key. Oil leak coming from head area . Engine check light comes on at 65 mph then goes out when you slow down to 55 mph. Front end seems loose when you hit small holes in roadway.
When owner turns the vehicle off the engine still is running. Dealer says that ignition cylinder issticking, but will not fix it unless the owner pays $98.00, and she is not going to pay for this because owner thinks that this vehicle should have been one of the recalls that was listed on ford&lincoln&mercury.
While driving the vehicle under the dash electrical short fire.
Car after being driven for approximately 15 to minutes would not restart.as of today 4/19/2000 has been taken back to dealer 5 times for same problems.
Ignition key in switch. Turned key, vehicle had no power. Turned vehicle off. Key could not be removed. The problem is intermittent. Happened at least 6 or 7 times. Took to dealer & mechanic repaired ignition switch.
Had turned ignition switch off & vehicle failed to shutdown or turn off. Can remove key & the shift lever can be moved.
Ignition switch failure, continued hangup in the switch, and when starting smell of something burning.
When turning on the igniton switch it would not turn off and the key spins around in the ignition switch. Please describe.
Electrical short, causing ignition switch failure.when igntion was turned on it will turn off by itself,in for repairs,replacedswitch.
Cruise control and radio static due to faulty ignition switch, after replacement of switch cruise control continued to fail. Mjs
While driving the vehicle under the dash electrical short fire.
Starter failed. *mjs
After starting the vehicle, the starter and the wiring from the starter, caught on fire. Replaced starter and wiring.
Starter repaired.
Starter failed.nlm
Starter replaced due to vehicle stalling.
Starter motor failed resulting in stalling,.
Connector at starter failed, vehicle would not start.
Starter failed. Mjs
Starter wire attached to starter keeps falling off..first time i was on a highway and my guarding angel was with me and i coasted off the highway and got help.all the other times i would get in the car and it would not start.a tow truck driver took pity on me and told me what the problem was and now i can get under the car and plug it in my self.i have taken it to a mechanic several times.they of course never told me how to fix it.i believe this is a design problem.second issue is the head gasket.dealer diagnosed the problem, getting 2nd opinion since i had it replaced in jan 1997.dealer said it was under warranty under mprogram 98m1 as of dec 1998.ford customer service said dealer was wrong it depended on where the car was manufactured.where do i get more information about mprogram/98m1?i want to get reimbursed for the 1st incident.is the gasket the problem or the engine?
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
While drivingsparks appeared , vehicle caught on fire.
1st repair was under warranty, new part lasted under 2 years, next replacementwas just under $ 400and itwas wobbly, but couldn't be adjusted any better.new cables were put in, the 2ndtime, the third time, a used cable worked better than a new one.also we had our mech. Install a used speedometer, as the cost was prohibitive, and the dealerwasn't able to fully correct the problem anyway.how can a car eat speedometers anyway?the ticking sound was so irritating, and the needle waverd so much you couldn't tell your speed.that is unsafe, and unreasonable.
Vehilce was supplied with an electrical harness for power seats, but the model this consumer purchased had manual seats.something made contact with the open harness, smoldered, then burst into flames and burned the carpet.dealer said that the fire was the fault of the owner.dealer would not replace carpet where it had burned.owner suggests that unused electrical harnesses should be capped to prevent objects from coming into contact with the open connectors. Tt *ml
Vehicle stalls and bucks, and causes loss of power, in for repairs, no problem found.
Electrical wiring burned, causing problems with turn signals/radio/cruise control.
Wiring harness caught on fire, causing electrical system to malfunction. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Consumer stated she and daughter were trapped int he vehicle, consumer also stated the steering locked up.
I recently read an article about spontaneous fires in ford models on cnn. I used to have a ford taurus which caught on fire. Luckily we put it out before it got very large but the entire wiring harness burnt and it was unrepairable.
The vehicle caught fire while the owner was in the car . The fire started under the engine near the wiring harness.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving at 65 mph the vehicle lost power and heard a rumbling noise and pulledover, saw smoke coming from under the hood. A fire fighter was driving by and pulled over and put the fire out. Can't determine the problem.
Electrical harness failed
Started vehicle smoke came from under the dash. Resulting in fire underneath the hood.
Wiring harness caught on fire, causing electrical system to malfunction.also, power door locks became inoperable. Dealer has yet to be contacted. While driving, consumer noticed smoke coming from the dash and steering column, consumer stated that the steering column and windows would not work.
Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles, car stalling since purchase at high speeds, caught on fire twice.
Electrical fire in engine/rear tail lights. *sd
This appears to be a known defect.the engine stopped and smke billowed from the hood.we were able to pull safely off the road.
While driving at 55mph car suddenly lost power.vehicle was towed to mechanic where it was determined the10 amp accessory feed fuse had blown.a replacement fuse was put it and immediately blew again.a second fuse was used and the car ran for 6 weeks with no failures.car again suddently stopped while traveling at approximately 10mph. Again the same fuse was blown.replacement fuse blew after driving the car approximately 2 miles.third replacement fuse lasted for approximately 50 miles before blowing again - while the car was traveling at 55mph.as first stated, when fuse blows the engine is immediately shut down.note that car will not restart until replacement fuse is put in.
Electrical wires made contact, blew fuse and fuel pump.possible fire hazard. Fracture fuel tank support could result in dropped tank while in motion. Explosion hazard
Whilevehicle was parked indriveway for 2 hours a fire ignited inengine compartment, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Started vehicle smoke came from under the dash. Resulting in fire underneath the hood.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle backfired and caught on fire under the hood. Dealer wants consumer to buy a new motor.
Recall 98v009000, manufacturer's 98s01; consumer states the repair work was done for the recall.after work was done, headlightsintermittently work.dealer cannot duplicate problembecause it happens sometimes,not all the time.mechanic stated problem was with the ignition.
Headlights go out while driving; no apparent reason; when this happens, driver cannot see road or traffic.
Electrical short,when driving at night the headlights turn off.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus.the vehiclereceivederecall regarding the circuit breaker opening.the failure caused the headlights to dim for short periods of time.the contact's vehicle had the same failure, but ford stated that the vehiclewas not included in the recall.the current mileage is 130,000, and failure mileage was 70,000.
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
Headlights flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker. .et.
The dealer where car was purchased has declined fixing. No safety defect listed in summary.
Recall 98v009000/ headlight circuit breaker.vehicle was taken to central ford in houston,texas where they informed the owner thatparts were not available.
Defective brake line rusted through, causingbraking fluid to leak, andresulting in no braking ability which may cause a crash.also, could not shutvehicle off while in use, had to pull the fuse in order to shutvehicle off.due failure of ignition switch.switch repaired.also, engine oil pan rusted through and had to be replaced.*ml
While driving at 10 mph, oil and battery light came on, vehicle's engine shut down, main accessory fuse had blown.tt
Recall # 98v009000 ford/headlights circuit breaker; appointment made for 6/19/98, when arriving at dealership, consumer was informed that parts were not available. Called dealer several times. Dealer not sure when parts will be available.
Recall no. 98v009000, headlight circuit breaker; no parts. Consumer has been waiting since may and the dealer said there is an back order on the parts.
Recall # 98v009000; dealer does not have parts available to correct recall. Owner is experiencing problems with headlights. Dealer told owner parts could be available next week.
Recall # 98v00900 ford/headlight circuit breaker; no parts available to correct recall. Dealer is not sure when parts will become available.
The wiring/connectorto the headlight switch is defective. The connector to the headlight circuit heats up and causes the connector at the headlight switch to deform. This causes more resistance in the headlight swich to harness connector which evantully causes enough heat to cause the headlight circuitbraker in the headlight switch to break the circuit. This causes the headlights to go out, in autolamp optioned cars this causes all dash and all exterior lighting front and rear to fail without warning. I am an ase certified master auto technition. I have seen more than ten failures of theis type in 89 to 95 taurii. Ford includes a replacement wire connector in the headlight replacement part. They know there is a problem!!!! my persanal experience nearly caused an offroad excursion down a steep slope into lexington reservour.
Vehicle is experiencing the same problems of recall8509. Circuit breaker opening has melted inside the dashboard.please fill in more information.
Electrical problems.
Electrical problems.
Headlights went off 6 times while driving; at same time; doors kept locking/unlocking; headlight switch and wiring harness melted/burnt; exact cause unknown.
Experiencing multiple shorts, damaging several components due to burning wires.
The headlights go out at various times without warning, and come back on, causing a loss of visibilty, and all dash lights, and climate control.tt
There are alot of recalls on my car and no one will help me.
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
Head gasket failed on 1993 ford taurus gl, 3.8l.this defect is prevalent in the majority of automobiles manufactured with this engine.
Tookvehicle to dealer due to overheating. Temperature gauge would be indicating hot (overheating). Mechanic ruled out head gaskets, but did repair something else. This is the 3rd time this has happened. Finally itwas diagnosed as a cracked head gasket. A service bulletin was issued during this time. Dealer / manufacturer indicated owner should pay. Owner felt manufacturer should pay since it happened when service bulletin was active.
Blown head gaskets; 1993 3.8 v6 engine, 97,123 miles, $1,200.00 fix - engine temperature guageoperated erratically. Dealer (soerens ford, brookfield, wi) attempted diagnosis and returned car to owner with white smoke billowing from tail pipe; dealer informed customer that head gaskets had blown
Motor mounts replaced. Steering pins replaced4 days after motor mounts replaced, the car catches on file from an electrical short. I drove the car 1 time after it was out of the shop. 11 hours after i drove it, the whole engine was on fire from an electrical short
Engine check light went on.temperature guage went to hot, but not in the red zone.checked oil, added half a quart.checked anti-freeze,added a quart. Problem still persisted. Service station tested anti-freeze for exhaust gas. Blue dye turned yellow (positive).
Numerous complaints concerning leaking head gaskets.the vehicle has had numerous problem with the vehicle which include the intake manifold, cooling fan, ignition wiring, coil spring failure, check engine light illuminated, alternator, head gasket and muffler.while researching the vehicle on nhtsa site the consumer discovered several recalls on the vehicle related thefailures his vehicle experienced.
While driving 30-40 mph had a direct frontal impact, and driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant who sustained injuries because of the crash. Manufacturer norinsurance companyhave inspectedvehicle. No prior problems with airbag system.vehicle has experienced several engine related problems, the timing cover gasket was replaced and the engine was replaced, after the engine was replaced there were still continuous problems with the engine, the heater hose was replaced, the engine began to stall, and the tensioner pulley and belt were replaced.the transmission was replaced.the battery was replaced.the turbine shaft speed sensor was replaced.
The transmission failed while driving and without warning. *nlm *dt the transmission failed while at an intersection. The first occurrence happened while going down a hill. The check engine light had come on, and the transmission jerked when shifted.the air mass flow sensor and idle air control was replaced, along with the mlp transmission sensor, and found the lever bolt broken where it passed through the sensor. *scc
Car will drive when transmission fluid gets hot & jump out of drive into neutral.
Consumer stated while driving, the head gasket blew out, which caused the coolant to leak.
Engine stopped working due to the head gasket failure. Dealer notified.
Head gasket has blown.2 local dealers refuse to cover the repair.
Engine coolant leak repaired, however vehicle developed oil leak and is still experiencing leakage from engine. Mjs
Head gasket failure front right spring fracture
While drivingtemperature guage started going up. After a whilevehicle lost water, and engine overheated. Dealer replaced engine head gasket.
In january 1998 i noticed while driving home from work that the temperature gauge was staying in the red zone near the h. I took it into an independent mechanic the next morning and was informed that the head gasket had blown. The cost of this repair was around $1100. On saturday 05/27/2000 when driving away from a parking lot i noticed the car was idling very rough, the temperature gauge was pegged at the h, and smoke was coming out the tailpipe. I parked the car and had it towed to another independent repair shop near my home. They informed me that the head gasket had blown again. The repair bill is possibly going to be between $1100 - $1500. Both independent repair shops informed me that this is a common problem with the 1993 taurus 3.8 v6 engine. I have also browsed your complaints section of your website and found many other complaints like mine. I will be contacting the national ford office in the morning to see if there is any recourse they can offer. If this is a known problem i feel like ford should recall these vehicles and/or reimburse people who have already spent money on repairing this problem.
Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission.key lock is faulty.i have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also i had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.
Changed coolant, mechanic said very little coolant or oil.the diagnosis was the head gasket was blown, engine could have frozen or caught on fire.
Our 1993 taurus with a 3.8l head gaskets blew. Fixed twice and wasn't covered by recalls. (1994-95 taurus) a/c went out for unknown reason. Too expensive to fix. Still not working. Window died in winter. Too expensive and power cut from switch
While drivingengine check light and tempurature gauge go up and down intermittently.
Consumer stated the head gaskets are going bad again, vehicle was not running properly and coolant fluid was in the combustion chambers, had gaskets replaced two years ago,contacted dealer, and dealer stated warranty expired. . consumer stated after dealer replaced gaskets, check engine light came on, radiator failed, idle air control motor, pcv failed, fuel injector seal, ignition module,starter motor, and exhaust gas recalculation (egr) failed. *yd
1993 head gasket went bad with only 70,000 miles
Smelled anti-freeze burning. While driving down the road engine overheated and temperature gauge was hot.pulled over.contacted dealer, no warranty. But, they were aware that there was a problem with the engine head gasket.
Vehicle wascoldand temperature gauge was high.coolant inreservoir was very low.it was towed todealer, andfound that timing cover was damaged.
Coolant needed to be replaced ever 3-5 days, rebuilt transmission, engine surging badly, due to blown head gasket, several service bulletin on this vehicle, replace head gasket and head bolts, revised head gaskets and bolts provide improved sealing and higher clamping force.
Erratic temperature gauge indication for approx. 2-3 wks.resulted in overheating of engine with water contamination of combustion section.
Tranny and engine needed to be replace at 96,000 miles
I have a 1993 ford taurus 3.0 v6. I have read about the 3.8 v6's with head gasket problems. At just 71000 miles i have the same problem. I purchased this vehicle from my parents, who bought it new. My father is a retired nyc transit authority mechanic, and he was meticulous about the upkeep of his vehicles. Now i am face with an automobile that is nothing more than a huge paperweight.over the last few years it seems that i was just throwing good money after bad. A couple of hundred here, $700 for a complete overhaul of the a/c system, etc. I do not have the cash to spend approximately $1300 on repairs.i was shocked when i went to your website and brought up the information on my '93 taurus. The amount of tsb's that affect my car asounded me. I have paid for repairs to some, and thought others were just age issues. These tsb's that directly affect my automobile included; 93-23-6,94-19-4,94-16-3,96-7-5,96-15-3,95-3-4,96-22-1,93-3-9,&95-19-1. As i stated, this car has always been in my family. Why hasn't ford tried to contact us on any of these issues? on one of these tsb's, we developed a leak in a cooling line. The dealership chaged us $360 for repairs, when we found out that it was supposed to be covered by ford, we were only reimbused $60. Ford said the dealer should reimburse us the balance, and the dealer said that ford should reimburse us. Guess what, except for the $60, we never got reimbused the additional $300. I am at wits end. My wife and i bought this car from my mother a 5 years ago, when our family started to grow. Obviously with just 71,000 miles she does not do a lot of driving. Shopping and work for her are all within a 15 mile radius. But with the loss of a vehicle she has had to reduce the amont of work she would normally put in by 50%.is there any help out there?
Engine coolant fan, stopped running, causing the car to overheat. Also,fluid would leak out, causing the thermostat to fail. Temperature gauge also had to be replaced.took to a mechanic who claimed that vehicle needed an engine overhall, and new engine head gaskets. Consumer need turning from left to right. Took to dealerand they said strut needed to be replaced in order for the noise to stop.
Engine temperature lever vacillates between the hot and cold indicators and also conerns of what the relationship between the hot and cold air blowing from the heating/cooling vents, consumer was advised by mechanic that thermostat was stuck,thermostat was replaced, however did not alleviate problem of the engine temperature gauge from vacillating,was advised by mechanic that thermostat would probably stick again,consumer was also advised that gaskets were at the beginning stages of failing, as well as having broken engine mounts,and a leaking radiator, none of the repairs were made, upon starting vehicle noticed riding rough and also noticed white smoke emitting from tail pipe, consumer was going to return vehicle immediately but vehicle would not start up again.
At 55 mph, heater started to blow only cold air, temperature gauge shot up to red (overheat) zone.car was stopped and allowed to cool down, then proceeded to limp 10 miles home at slow speed.vehicle was then towed to ford dealer.dealer determined the headgasket(s) has failed causing problem.not sure if bearing damaged occurred.no visible water / milky oil present.lots of steam from exhaust.dealer also noted timing cover leaking.i asked dealer to contact ford about cost assistance since this failure nearly unexpectedly left my wife on the side of the road in a very rural area and the fact that this type of engine failure is not normal at only 60,000 miles.per dealer, ford refused to assist me due to mileage / age.i was charged $1343.48 for this repair.i havesince leaned that this failure mode is common for this engine at around 65,000 miles.i believe ford should be required to warranty this defect.ford previous tsb's covering this problem were not broad enough to effectively address all the model years / mileages involved.i do not feel my vehicle being disabled due to a headgasket failure at 60,000 miles should be considered normal by the manufacturer.
Please be advised that i am extremely dissatisfied with my 1993 ford taurus. It was purchased on july 8, 2000 from briarwood ford in ann arbor, michigan. It had 37,000 miles on it. After owning it for only 40 days, the engine blew on my way to tennessee. The repair shop checked it in with only 39,488 miles on it. They had to replace the engine longblock for a total of $5532.27. Let me give you a brief picture of my situation. I am a widow living on social security and a small pension from my former husband??s employer. I live in an apartment that is based on income. I was able to purchase the car for $6957.00 with the money i received when my mother-in-law passed away. After paying for the repairs, the cost of the car became $12,492.27. This amount would have paid for a much newer car, but i was trying to save some money for living expenses. I have glaucoma, diabetes and other medical problems. Due to my glaucoma, i will not be driving much longer and as it stands i don??t feel safe driving the car for any distance. I would love to visit friends while i can, but i also cannot afford to repair anything else that might go wrong. All i am asking for is to be reimbursed what it costs me to repair the engine. When i contacted the dealership from which i purchased the car, they said if it had happened in the area, they might have been able to help. I feel this is outrageous. Why should i buy a car only to travel in the area of the dealership.ford has repaired over 100 cars due to engine problems and in march of 2000 they promised to compensate engine claims on a case by case basis. Ford assured that claims would be more thoughtfully handled. Since 1986, ford taurus??s have had several service bulletins in regards to engine problems, multiple safety-related recalls, secret warranties and service adjustments. I hope this letter gets to the correct person. If you can not help me, please tell me who can.ts
Engine head gasket failure- my family and i were going down the road at approx. 35mph when very suddenly the temp guage went into the red, white smoke was coming from the tailpipe.at that point the car stalled in traffic this was very frustrating not to mention scary my two small children were in the car.when the car was looked at we were told the engine had to be replaced due to bad head gaskets this is an ongoing problem with ford and the 93-94-95 taurus ford has issued an extended warranty on the 94-95 but continues to disregard the 1993 head gasket problem.i have lost a lot of faith in ford products because of this.
The gaskets blew one year after i bought it and the ford dealer refuses to fix it even though they recognize the problem with ford head gaskets.i paid $4000 and have no money to pay for repairs.
Engine leaking coolant and white smoke coming from tail pipe while driving. Dealer contacted.the check engine light came on, the temperature rised to hot and vehicle stalled after making noise. There was water leaking out of the exhaust system.
Head gasket failure right after i bought the vehicle
While drving consumer noticedtemperature guage was going from hot to cold.consumer was told that both rear head gaskets had blown on the engine.dealer has been notified.
Vehicle stalls intermittently, mostly below 50 mph. Dealer cannot find a cause. Consumer stated that after 12 miles drive, the engine blew and a white whipped cram like substance came out from under the hood. The vehicle stalls while driving at low speeds also at idle and it was hard to start due to integrated control module relay failure. The check engine light came on because o2 sensor was damaged from coolant contamination. The vehicle smells of coolant due to radiator leak.
This car has been in for recall work more than half a dozen times. The motor mounts have broken twice, the air-conditioning has been replaced twice, the head gasket and serpentine belt have blown, and the cooling fan is still not operating properly. The windshield wipers are not operating proper.ly, and the car does not steer properly. When i called the dealership - they said ford is not responsible for repairs after the warrenty period. The dealer told me i have the same engine design as the 94 and 95 taurus. Why will ford not accept responsibility for the repair of this obviously inadequate design? the repair bills on this vehicle have been prohibitive, and this is not a cheap car!
Engine coolant system failed caused heater and air conditioners to malfunctions. Yh
The only reason i bought this 3.8ltr.93' taurus used was the previous owners had kept such meticulous records and care of this vehicle.!!i now see by looking through nhtsa's records that ford mtr.co has a tremendous problem on their hands (not ours,the owners of these lemons) and apparently is unwilling/refusing to correct their defective products that constitute a major safety hazard...if this [xxx] gasket had let loose at rush hour time here in atlanta on 285,every body wouldhave been killed!!! ..i got the cold shoulder from the ford dealer here in marietta as well as the ford rep. On their consumer hot line..(wouldn't even give me tha' zone reps.# !) is there a class action suit against ford motor co. That i can become a part of? i understand there's some sort of hidden warranty (p05,p07 ?) that allows you to atleast get a break on the cost of fixing fords screw-up ! any info on this sorry debacle you can send would be appreciated !information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Enginel overheated often. Atempts to repair problems failed. Car overheated and produced large amounts of smoke, stalled, knocked.when taken to mechanic mechanic reported that engine gasket had blown.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Also we have had the termostate replaced 5 times the car keeps overheating and the car shop cannot find out why.
To date there have been 7 or more recalls on this vehicle; this car caught fire twice ( fuel pump problem, caused fire and subsequent melting of the wiring harness...!!)this time there seems to be a cooling fliud contamination; car is at mechanic's, i'm waiting for the official diagnosis.
With no warning the head gaskets failed including a cracked head and radiator. Ford of course not compensating for this loss, we opted to purchase a new car. The repair estimate was at least $4200.
At 73,000 miles the power steering pump and the water pump had to be replaced.please give any further details.
Water pump failed. Mjs
Engine coolant leak,causing the head gasket to blow. Dealer has been contacted.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Water pump failed.
Anti-freeze leaked onto the engine.
The heat from the engine comes inside my car...making it hotter on the inside than outside..driving it yesterday the a/c fan froze up causing it to smoke and was undrivable. Just had it in for a major tune up a week ago yet still this problems occurs..
Dealerignored to identify problem /persued questionable work. No safety defect mentione din summary.
Dealer and factory refused to repair at no cost although problem is common to this vehicle. Defect is mentioned in 70+ previous odi complaints and has reportedly been subject of recalls in '94 & '95
This is a recognized problem but ford refuses to compensate owner. No afety defect mentioned within summary.
Engine coolant system failed caused heater and air conditioners to malfunctions. Yh
I would be glad to e-mail copies of letters in which i contacted ford motor co.their 2/00 recall regarding the head gasket design flaw in the 1.8l v-6 engine doesn't include the 1993 - the same engine design.ford won't even give me a written response to my written letters; they have the local ford dealer call me.i didn't begin to tell you all the other things that have gone wrong monthly (the latest? it's august and i have no air conditioning).i had taken the transmission in while under 75m extended warranty-it was already having problems, but there was no "fix".the blown head gasket was about 5m miles past the extended warranty.please let me know if you require additional data.thanks.
The dealer where car was purchased has declined fixing. No safety defect listed in summary.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Head gasket blew after about 1 month of car starting to run hot, but not over redline
Consumer installed two new radiators and water pumps due to failure of engine cooling system, however the problem is continued.yh
Car responded like a bucking bronco and spewed white steam/smoke.
This 3.8l engine runs very hot and will cause the cylinder head gaskets to crack. The result is that engine coolant enters the engine compartment fouling the spark plugs and using up the coolant. The end result is that there is violent vibration in the engine and if you continue driving, you will destroy the engine. If this happened in traffic, it could cause serious consequences.
Original problem found was defectiveengine head gaskets, continuous overheating after water pump, radiator, hoses, fan and head gaskets were replaced.car continuously overheats when driving even at 15 mph.
Possible engine failure causes antifreeze to leak continuously. Yh
While traveling on highway temperature gauge went up high into the red zone,and vehicle was leaking coolant. Also, there was white smoke coming from underneath the vehicle.
This vehicle was purchased without maintenance record because it was gotten from an auction per carl auto sales
Warped rotors:after awhile the rotors became so warped we had to put new ones on. Water pump:the car kept overheating and the water pump had failed. Radiator: the original radiator started leaking out all of the fluid. Head gaskets: the heater in the car would not work properly and car would not hold coolant for very long. Fuel pump:the car would not run after driving about 45 minutes. Transmission: it went out on us at the side of road when we were having problems with fuel pump. All of a sudden we smelled something very hot, and it went out on us when the car was running.
The head gasket was replaced, due to a coolant leak.*scc
Coolant was leaking causingvehicle to run rough.heater blows cold air.dealer diagnosedvehicle by doing a block tes.explaination not given .
Recall # 98v323000 ford/subframe corrosion: after having recall campaign completed, suspension became unstable and loud nosies came from vehicle when driving over bumps. Also,vehicle overheated because of a significant amount of coolant leakage. Owner experienced no problems with vehicle before having recall campaign completed. Please provide any further information.
While driving at any speed and with no warning head gasket blewout,causingvehicle to overheat. Consumer will have to pull over to let thvehicle cool down. Dealer notified.
Engine ran rough, replaced spark plugs and found number 4 cyclinder spark plug olive green from anti-freeze. Never could keep the coolant recovery tank full of coolant from 13,000 miles on up. Nothing could be found with this problem when the car was under original warranty. Engine was replaced in 2/1995 @ 35,000 miles. Coolant problem and high engine temp still exists. 43,000 miles later head gasket problems. Engine was manufactured in 1994 but dealer will not warranty the problem because it is in a 1993 car.
Temperature gauge fluctuates from medium to high temperature, thermostat replaced but gauge continues to fluctuate.nlm
The 1994 and 1995 taurus and sable have been cited for head gasket failures.i have knowledge of others who have realized similar failures of their 1993 vehicle head gaskets.i feel that these failures represent a significant design flaw and a threat to vehicle safety.obviously i have had repairs made to these components.i feel the manufacturer must be compelled to take responsibility, both legal and financial, for this design flaw.please take action to ensure ford embraces their responsibility in this matter.thanks.gf
While driving at 35 mphand withoutprior warning the vehicle overheated and the heat went out. Also,when consumer starts up thevehicle it vibrates alot.vehicle has been in therepair shop three times, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Consumer installed two new radiators and water pumps due to failure of engine cooling system, however the problem is continued.yh
Water pump failed.
I had no resolution on tie rods from dealership at the time this happened, and currently with the failed head gasket at only 48,000 miles, dealership did not know of any problem with this model taurus. I did find this problem with tie rods and and engine cooling system on service bulletins at this web site.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Head gasket, radiator and water pump failed.
Similar component recalled in 94 and 95 models, why not 93?
After bringing my car to my mechanic because a lack of heat, he changed the thermostat and then water pump. But neither was the problem.he then spoke to a few other mechanics who told him it was an ongoing problem with 3.8l ford taurus engines due to faulty head gaskets. All other problems are self explanatory.
The water pump was replaced twice, radiator replaced once due to coolant leak and smell.nlm
Its hard to believe that all this failed at once but it did. I just started my car to go somewhere and all this happened yet a few hours earlier it was fine.i asked the gentleman at napa auto store about this and he commented that he gets at least one person a week getting head gasgets for this engine size (3.8). I found this rather surprising and upsetting.
Very expensive repair for car with low mileage. This failure was due to manufacturer defective parts. No safety defect listed.
Ford motor co will not cover this repair, even though they have massive documentation that the 3.8l engines have a defect in the head gasket. They are only agreeing to repair 1994-95 models at this time. I contacted them in september of 99 when the car began having problems overheating. They assured me that there were no known incidents of any such problems. When we finally had to replace the head gaskets, and the radiator, in january it was over $1,600.00. I contacted ford again and was told they hadn't heard a thing about problems with these engines, even though my mechanic said it was very well known and he had a stack of them that he had repaired.finally in march, ford announced that it would extend the warranty on the 1994 and newer models to cover the head gasket up to 100k miles. I called and asked to be included, since my car currently had less than 100k. They refused to offer any help. I have now just had to spend an additional $275.00 to replace the water pump, which is also probably a result of the head gasket failure.
Ford has just issued an extendedwarranty on this problen for 94 & 95 tauruses, but will not enclude earlier modles. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Consumer was traveling 35mph onhighway andvehcle overheated and thick smoke camefromexhaust pipe . Vehicle was towed todealership.
Vehicle was overheating due to the faulty engine head gaskets. Also,dealer replacedfan/ radiator, and water pump. However, problem still existe, and dealer had seen vehicle7 more times. Dealerreplaced the gaskets.butthe lights on the instrument panel still came on. Also the vehicle still overheated.
Water pump, hoses and thermostat failed resulting in engine overheating.
Vehicle wascoldand temperature gauge was high.coolant inreservoir was very low.it was towed todealer, andfound that timing cover was damaged.
While driving on highway making loud noises, thermostat went from normal to hot. Turned the heater on and nothing happened.pulled up into the driveway smoking very badly, noticed water had been leaking. Popped the hood and the radiator was cold. Had the water pump and heater replaced.
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
I was going 70 mph down the freeway and the car started bucking and smelled terrible.pulled of at the next exit and by that time the car was idleing very rough.tried to make it home and then noticed the temp gauge swung all the way over to h.then i noticed in my mirror that white steam was pouring out from the car.pulled over and shut it down quick.it wouldn't even turn over for the tow truck man, which i spent 1 1/2 hours waiting for.i think ford should extend it's warranty down another year since this is such a common problem.maybe with enough of it being reported, they will.
While traveling vehicle overheated,causing it to stall. Dealer has been notified please provide further information.
There are alot of recalls on my car and no one will help me.
Water pump failed.
While driving at 45 mph the vehicle overheated and the anti-freeze leaked from the exhaust system.
Owner received recall notice in march, contacted dealer and was told they had to order parts.parts are still unavailable.recall #97v019000.
Cooling fan failed prior to recall.
Vehicle not covered under engine cooling fan recall due to vin, resulting in vehicle fire.(attorney for consumer). Nlm
Engine fan overheated and burned up causing smell of burned wires inside vehicle.
Owner states that his cooling fan is defective and that he must replace it due to the severe wheather in the montana area, he also notes that he is aware of the recall on this from other states but he would also like to know why montana was not included.
Engine coolant fan, stopped running, causing the car to overheat. Also,fluid would leak out, causing the thermostat to fail. Temperature gauge also had to be replaced.took to a mechanic who claimed that vehicle needed an engine overhall, and new engine head gaskets. Consumer need turning from left to right. Took to dealerand they said strut needed to be replaced in order for the noise to stop.
Electrical fan motor shorted, causing fire.
Original problem found was defectiveengine head gaskets, continuous overheating after water pump, radiator, hoses, fan and head gaskets were replaced.car continuously overheats when driving even at 15 mph.
Motor mount failure caused a cracked radiator. Replaced radiator, motor mounts. Engine ran hot: 2 fan switch replaced twice; a month later, then head gasket blew. Single mom, 2 jobs, need car! want ford to recall.
While driving car overheats. When this happens, consumer has to pull over so engine won't lock up,. There isrecall 97v019000 on engine fan overheating, but consumer's vehicle isnot included due to vin.
Consumer has been refilling the engine with coolant for a couple of months.finally,took vehicleto a repair shop, and was told there that ford would replace engine.consumer calledmanufacturer, but was toldthat vin#didn't match the recall 97v019000 concerning engine cooling fan.
Vehicle was overheating due to the faulty engine head gaskets. Also,dealer replacedfan/ radiator, and water pump. However, problem still existe, and dealer had seen vehicle7 more times. Dealerreplaced the gaskets.butthe lights on the instrument panel still came on. Also the vehicle still overheated.
Broken engine mounts. Also broke exhaust pipe and water hose
Bypass hose ruptured prior to recall causing damage to belt.
Water pump, hoses and thermostat failed resulting in engine overheating.
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
Original problem found was defectiveengine head gaskets, continuous overheating after water pump, radiator, hoses, fan and head gaskets were replaced.car continuously overheats when driving even at 15 mph.
Vehicle was overheating due to the faulty engine head gaskets. Also,dealer replacedfan/ radiator, and water pump. However, problem still existe, and dealer had seen vehicle7 more times. Dealerreplaced the gaskets.butthe lights on the instrument panel still came on. Also the vehicle still overheated.
Water pump, hoses and thermostat failed resulting in engine overheating.
Head gasket, radiator and water pump failed.
Ford motor co will not cover this repair, even though they have massive documentation that the 3.8l engines have a defect in the head gasket. They are only agreeing to repair 1994-95 models at this time. I contacted them in september of 99 when the car began having problems overheating. They assured me that there were no known incidents of any such problems. When we finally had to replace the head gaskets, and the radiator, in january it was over $1,600.00. I contacted ford again and was told they hadn't heard a thing about problems with these engines, even though my mechanic said it was very well known and he had a stack of them that he had repaired.finally in march, ford announced that it would extend the warranty on the 1994 and newer models to cover the head gasket up to 100k miles. I called and asked to be included, since my car currently had less than 100k. They refused to offer any help. I have now just had to spend an additional $275.00 to replace the water pump, which is also probably a result of the head gasket failure.
Thermostatfailed.
Radiator and head gasket leaking, consumer feels she should be compensated since ford knows about gasket problems with 1994 model years.nlm
Poor recall radiator repair.
The water pump was replaced twice, radiator replaced once due to coolant leak and smell.nlm
Holes in radiator.
I submitted information two days ago. I don't know if it went through or not. In case not, i started having heating problems last year and after replacing heating components,ie, radiator, two thermostats, two heating sensing units, water pumpand heat guage. It keptrunning hot to the point iwas scared it would ruin my motor. I never ran it to the boiling point. I finally left it with my mechanic and after many check, he finall found faulty head gaskets with agas analizer. I had the gaskets and necessary components replaced. It is now back to normal. I have not had any more problems.i would just like to know why mr. [xxx], manager,vehicle service and programs, ford customer service division determined by letter that all 94 and 95 taurus's with 3.8l engines would be repaired free by the ford motor co.. If he would check the internet for 93 taurus ,with 3.8l engines had the same problem. He saidhe hoped this program would confirm your continued satisfaction in your ford-built vehicle. The letter also stated if you repaired your vehicle prior to this letter, you would receive a refund. I have been a ford person all my life. I have two now. I would like to be treated fair. I appreciate your time and patience for letting me submit this complaing. Sincerely, [xxx] (please excuse the errors).parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Engine head gasket blewout while driving around for an hour at approximately 35 mph on city roads.dealership replaced leaking head gasket and valve cover gasket, and o2 sensor due to coolant contamination. Also,thermostat and spark plugs were replaced.please provide any additional information.
Head gasket, radiator and intake gasket failed causing leaking, complete valve job completed also. Mjs
While driving 35mph vehicle started to vibrate. Then vibration would stop, and later start over again. Would lose power while going up hill.radiator leaked and was replaced, dealer also replaced head gaskets.
Head gasket is not working.without warning the temperatures started jumping from hot to cold.thermostate was repaired which controled themperature but then smoke started coming out.car has now completely shutdown.
Temprature gauge showed high due to thermostat guage failure. Yh
Original problem found was defectiveengine head gaskets, continuous overheating after water pump, radiator, hoses, fan and head gaskets were replaced.car continuously overheats when driving even at 15 mph.
The front motor mounts failed. This caused the vehicle to accelerate for no reason. The rear motor mounts had also failed.also, the radiator hose was ripped away.
Thermostat, oxygen sensor and wiper switch failed.
Engine head gasket blewout, causingradiator to leak and overheat. Dealer has replaced gasket and radiator.
Motor mount failure caused a cracked radiator. Replaced radiator, motor mounts. Engine ran hot: 2 fan switch replaced twice; a month later, then head gasket blew. Single mom, 2 jobs, need car! want ford to recall.
Engine head gaskets failed, causing the car to overheat also caused the radiator to fail causing almost $1300 in repairs ford would not help even though it has a service bullitin on this problem. Head gaskets should not fail ever. I am the only owner of this car and have maintained it according to the owners manual.
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
Radiator leaks while the car is warming up.
Consumer installed two new radiators and water pumps due to failure of engine cooling system, however the problem is continued.yh
After bringing my car to my mechanic because a lack of heat, he changed the thermostat and then water pump. But neither was the problem.he then spoke to a few other mechanics who told him it was an ongoing problem with 3.8l ford taurus engines due to faulty head gaskets. All other problems are self explanatory.
Also we have had the termostate replaced 5 times the car keeps overheating and the car shop cannot find out why.
Consumer installed two new radiators and water pumps due to failure of engine cooling system, however the problem is continued.yh
Vehicle diagnosed with blown headgaskets, possible cracked head, blown radiator...repair estimate, $4200.1993 taurus, original owners, under 7 years and under 100,00 miles.at the time ford stated there would be no financial help from ford...so we opted to trade it in and buy a new car.had we known that the following month ford would be considering changing their policy perhaps we would have made a different decision and had the car repaired!
Head gasket on engine failing. Radiator coolant leaking into cylinder. Also leaking out of timing belt cover. This is a know problem with a ford service bulletin filed with nhtsa. Ford customer service has denied my verbal request to replace engine at ford's cost.
While driving on highway making loud noises, thermostat went from normal to hot. Turned the heater on and nothing happened.pulled up into the driveway smoking very badly, noticed water had been leaking. Popped the hood and the radiator was cold. Had the water pump and heater replaced.
Blown head gasket caused damaged to the head, rod, and bearings resulting in engine damage.
We noticed the engine seemed to shake excessively.we took the car to the local ford dealer (cox ford, hampstead, md).they informed us that our problem was twofold.first they said the head gasket was leaking, and that the motor mounts were deteriorated.after doing some extensive research on the internet and with phone conversations with ford motor company, we learned that there was a safety recall on the motor mounts (ref: tsb #92m77 jun 95). Initially the ford customer assistance clerk indicated that this work would be performed with no problem.after several hours, we were notified by another ford customer assistance clerk that this particular recall was subject to a 60,000 mile limitation (this was not indicated on the internet site or by the first clerk).further more, discussions with a service manager from another local ford dealer had indicated that ford has had a lot of pre-mature failures with the 3.8l head gaskets and that there was a slight possibility that the excessive shock and vibrations from the broken motor mount could have contributed to the head gasket failure. Estimated repairs for this pre-mature failure is going to cost me as much as $2000.00 on a vehicle less than 5 years old. Any information or assistance in this matter would be appreciated.
Premature head gasket failure at 55000 mi., est. Repair $1500, defective engine.
Vehicle's motor mounts ate broken.when the vehicle is put in gear the vehicle jerks.the dealer has been notified.
In january 1998 i noticed while driving home from work that the temperature gauge was staying in the red zone near the h. I took it into an independent mechanic the next morning and was informed that the head gasket had blown. The cost of this repair was around $1100. On saturday 05/27/2000 when driving away from a parking lot i noticed the car was idling very rough, the temperature gauge was pegged at the h, and smoke was coming out the tailpipe. I parked the car and had it towed to another independent repair shop near my home. They informed me that the head gasket had blown again. The repair bill is possibly going to be between $1100 - $1500. Both independent repair shops informed me that this is a common problem with the 1993 taurus 3.8 v6 engine. I have also browsed your complaints section of your website and found many other complaints like mine. I will be contacting the national ford office in the morning to see if there is any recourse they can offer. If this is a known problem i feel like ford should recall these vehicles and/or reimburse people who have already spent money on repairing this problem.
Head gasket blew. Loss of compression.smell of antifreeze in exhaust- created pollution.my mechanic says this model engine has been target of recalls for bad head gasket, but dealer says that is 94 and 95, not 93 model. Dealer charged me over $1100 to fix it.
The motor mounts broke twice.
Motor mounts broke at 30,000 miles, and were replaced under warranty and broke again at 82,000, dealer stated that there was a design flaw which caused the problem, and that the secondrepairs were not covered under warranty. Manufacturer was aware of the problem.
The head gasket failed, which caused other engine problems.the engine now needs to be replaced.we contacted ford about the problem, knowing that the 3.8 liter engines are know for this problem, they would not help because only 94's and 95's were on the recall.they also need to recall the 93's.
Oil and antifreeze was mixing together causing vehicle to smoke due to a blown head gasket. Dealer contacted.
Speedometer system malfunctioned, causing a clicking noise and whenvehicle is operated above 50 mph.speedometer needle will move up and down, andoccupant cannot tell how fast the vehicle is going.dealer replacedspeedometer once.needsto replace it again.also, problems withhead gasket which was part of improvement campaign of 1994 & 1995's.please provide further information.
Motor mounts broke.
Ford dealer wants $3800 to replace engine, head gaskets and variousother parts damaged as a result ofthe head gasket failure.
Ford had a recall on the motor mounts which was replaced (2 motor mounts recalled on 1/14/98.
Coolant wasleaking from the 3.8 v6 engine. Vehicle was taken to dealer who informedconsumer of a blown head gasket.
Engine mounts defective.
The motor mountsbroke, causing the vehicle to accelerate without warning. This has happened twice. The only way to stop the vehicle is to turn the vehicle off.dealer has replaced them twice.when the motor mounts broke in july, the motor flew up and bent the underside of the hood and cracked the air conditioner compressor, consumer is requesting that ford fix the air conditioner.
While driving at approximately 40 mph engine stopped, and steering control/ braking systemwere lost.a private mechanic informedconsumer that head gasket was blown, and will need to be replaced,possibly the heads.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Head gasket failed.
Head gasket failure on the 3.8l v6 engine. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a extended warranty.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While driving vehicle would stall out. Would have no warning. Vehicle can be restarted.problem is intermittent,would occur mainly in hot weather. Would hesitate while going at highway speed. Taken to dealership numerous times & to an independent mechanic.fuel pump and sensors were replaced, but problem was not resolved.
Vehicle has blown headgasket.
Engine head gasket blew.
Engine head gasket blew out. Believed this vehicle is experiencing the same problem as the vehiclesthatwere recalled in 1994 & 1995. Dealer/ manufacturer notified, and no informed consumer that her vehicle was not under the recall.
Vehicle experienced problem with white smoke coming from tail pipe/coolant leakages, and engine overheating.vehicle towed to dealer,and informed consumer that a head gasket failed,and was not covered underextended warranty.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Engine head gasket, blew out, causing water and anti-freeze to leak.
On monday march 27, 2000, the car overheated into the red line.on wednesday march 29, 2000, i drove the car to the nearest ford dealership for repairs.the service department confirmed a blown engine head gasket.the repairs were not completed until 4/11/00;the ford service department said they were very busy with ford 3.8-liter, v-6 engine blown head gasket repairs.on 5/8/00 i returned the car to replace an oxygen sensor damaged due to the head gasket failure.based on newspaper articles that ford was reimbursing for head gasket repairs on the 3.8-liter, v-6 engine, i wrote four letters to date (7/30/00) sent by certified mail, return receipt requested to mr. A. R. O'neill, vehicle service and programs, ford customer service division.so far, i have not received any written response from mr. O'neill.
The head gasket on my 93 taurus failed causing the vehicle to overheat.when i brought the car to my mechanic he told me that ford would fix the problem free of charge because a technical serivce bulletin was issued for a defect in the head gaskets.i contacted ford and they told me that there was no "program" right now to fix the 93 taurus.since i need my car to get back and forth from work i went ahead and had my mechanic fix the problem.this cost me about $1300.00.in my opinion that i should be reimbursed by ford because they have aknowledged a defect with the head gaskets but for some unknown reason they do not have a "program" to fix the 1993 model year.
Front engine m0unt broke/leaking.
While proceeding at 55 mph, my car suddenly vibrated so violently that it was difficult to control and keep within the lane.i immediately reduced speed and proceeded to my mechanic who diagnosed the head gasket failure.
Vehicle was repaired under recall 98 v 323 000/ subframe corrosionon 03-mar-1999 at victor ford in wauconda, il 847-526-5541. Consumer stated thatremedy has failed. Motor mounts have replaced, as well as exhaust system because engine pipe into muffler was cracked due to constant jerking motion.
Engine head gasket failed, causing coolant to leak into engine, and resulting inengineoverheating. Engine head gasket has been replaced. *ml
The engine blew a head gasketwhich allowed engine coolant to enter the cylinders. This results in billowing white smoke from the exhaust. It also causes damage to the bearing surfaces that may result in having to replace the engine. Ford has an extended waranty on the same engine for 1994 & 1995 models but they do not include 1993 engines. If its the same engine i think it should be included.
I have been informed by ford dealerships and others that there has been a lot of problems with the 3.8l engine with cracked head gaskets.i had to spend over $2,500 to have this problem fixed.i would like to see ford motor company put a recall on this problem.
The defective head gasket burnt out, causing the engine to overheat and almost caused an accident.cause unknown.please provide further information.
Broken motor mounts.
Engine "spun" rod bearing while traveling on interstate highway.engine also showed signs of head gaskets leaking coolant.
Cylinder head gasket failed resulting in leakage of coolant.nlm
Vehicle was repaired underrecall for engine mounts.replaced mounts have failed again.
Engine head gasket is defective,causing vehicle to leak engine coolant and engine oil from exhaust/tail pipe. Also engine checklight comes on.
The head gaskets on the engine was replaced due to no heat over a month & half ago. Two (2) weeks after replacement have no oil in lower half of engine, which had lower the pressure. This was caused by the new head gaskets. There is a tsb but not for this vehicle.
Head gasket failed causing the vehicle to overheat while driving and then the temperature gauge would drop back to normal, while driving the heat could be felt but as soon as the vehicle stopped so did the heat, the pinholes in the radiator were fixed, the thermostat and water pump were replaced but the problem persisted, the mamufacturer issued a service bulletin but they refused repair due to model year.nlm
Failed head gasket.
Initial failure of motor mount was in the fall of 1998 . Themount failed again in july of 1999. The samepart has failed again as of august18,1999. This is3 failures of the motor mounts in 10 months. The mechanics who have done the repair work have stated that this is a common problem wiith this model offordtaurus year 1993. If the problem is uncorrected the mechanics who worked on the vehicle stated engine could drop and severe the steering of the car. This failure should not have occured in the first place let alone 3 times!!!!!this complaint should be looked into by the nhtsa as it is very costly to repair and can be a major hazzard in the operation of the motor vehicle. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
The engine head gasket failed.(attorney for client) yh
Head gasket blew at 65k.as i later found out, this is the second head gasket on this vehicle.the first head gasket blew at 39k.timing cover needed to replaced as well.
Consumer had no knowledge of recall for the head gasket which had already failed.nlm
Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles, car stalling since purchase at high speeds, caught on fire twice.
Vehicle was blowing out white smoke fromexhaust system. Dealership was aware of the problem, and stated that engine head gasket needed to be replaced.
While traveling at highway speed of 50 mph,vehicle commenced to run rough and overheat due to coolant leakages. Vehicle taken to dealer ,and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Vehicle was not covered undermanufacturer'sextended warranty.
Head gaskets failed at 84,000 miles on my 93 ford taurus lx.similar problems have occured on ford vehicles with the same engine (3.8l v-6).i contacted a ford rep., only for them to tell me i wasn't one of the lucky people to purchase a car that was made between two certain dates at a certain manufacturing plant.so basically, i'm out of luck and at ford's mercy, and maybe with some good luck, but with no gaurantees, this problem might be recalled or have an extended warranty.i will never buy a ford again, because they son't stand behind their product even with a well documented design flaw.
At 55k miles transmission replaced as well as headgaskets.covered under warranty.at 103k miles headgaskets again an issue with recommended engine replacement by ford dealer.they would not cover any of the work.repeat problem.
Front engine mounts failed.
Engine head gaskets have blown out, causing water to get into the engine compartment and the engine had stopped running. Dealer has been contacted.
Motor mount failure. Also, replaced air conditioning high-pressure line.
Head gasket failed thereby leaking antifreeze into the engine and causing major engine repair.ford motors now is recalling 1994 & 1995's (3.8 v6) for a "head gasket defect" that allows antifreeze into the engine ....but ford has not at this time expand.
Serpentine belt broke several times, pulley failed two times.
Replaced head gasket, bolts and the side cover plate on timing chain because of leaking water. Cj
Head gasket failed at low mileage, ford conducted owner notification programs which repaired head gaskets on certain specified vehicles at no cost, consumer wants to know why her vehicle was not included.
When i purchased the car, it had 12,000 miles on it.it was a good brother's company car.this is the third time within 1 year that the motor mounts need to be replaced.i called good brother's ford, nhtsa and the ford motor company concerning this problem when it had to be replaced the first time.i asked if there was a recall for this particular problem and i was told by the ford motor company that there was in other parts of the company, but not in the northeast region.i believe this situation needs to be re-evaluated.thank you.
Vehicle sped up going down hill without pressing accelerator pedal due to failed air bypass control valve. *dsh
Vehicle hit a bump in the road and both motor mounts broke requiring replacement.tt
The engine mountscracked.the dealer has been notified.
Head gasket failed, leaving me and my family stranded on a narrow country road at night.my father-in-law helped me nurse car to a local garage which diagnosed the failed head gasket.i was told by my home town ford dealer that the warranty did not cover the problem because of the years and mileage, but i have read about the 1994 and later cars being covered for this exact same problem on the exact same car and engine.
Head gasket on engine failing. Radiator coolant leaking into cylinder. Also leaking out of timing belt cover. This is a know problem with a ford service bulletin filed with nhtsa. Ford customer service has denied my verbal request to replace engine at ford's cost.
Motor mount failed causing noise.
Engine head gasket blewout while driving around for an hour at approximately 35 mph on city roads.dealership replaced leaking head gasket and valve cover gasket, and o2 sensor due to coolant contamination. Also,thermostat and spark plugs were replaced.please provide any additional information.
Blown head gasket on 1993 ford taurus with 3.8l engine with 63,890 miles. Total repair $2008.12.
Engine stopped operating one morning on a cold start and caused a black smoke to come out oftailpipe.consumer tookvehicle to a private mechanic,stated thathead gaskethad failed.please provide any additional information/attachments.*consumer spent approximately $2500.00 to repair this defect.
Blown head gasket.*la
Heating unit would blow cold air when car was at a stop. Engine head gasket leaks.
Motor mounts failure. Upon ignition vehicle shuddered and then clunked when put into gear. Existing tbs on broken motor mounts.
While driving 35mph vehicle started to vibrate. Then vibration would stop, and later start over again. Would lose power while going up hill.radiator leaked and was replaced, dealer also replaced head gaskets.
Blown head gasket, with no prior warning, resulting in crack in block and now need a new motor for car which. The estimate to get it fixed is $6800.needless to say, as of this date the car has not been fixed. And can't understans why ford does not include the 933.8 taurus in the secret warranty.
While driving at about 40 mph noticed car was sluggish and would die at stop signs/ no heat. Also,noticedgas mileage had dropped from 22 to 14 mph. Took vehicle to a mechanic who said thatit was theengine head gasket. Mechanic said there have been major problems with thes head gasket.
Ford has issued recall on defective head gaskets for the 3.8l v-6 engine, but has not included the model year 1993. The recall reportedly involved over 800,000 vehicles with this engine. The recall was only made after a class action suit was filed. I am interested in the number of head gasket failures on non-recalled model years!!
Front engine seal failed. *dsh
Engineoverheated and lost coolant.vehicle taken to an independent shop, and informedconsumer of a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed thatvehicle was not covered underextended warranty.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Consumer had problem withstarting vehicle and overheating.took vehicle todealership, and they told her that she needed a new head gasket.ford has recalls on 94 and 95 modles for this problem, owner thinks 93 models should be included.also, owner notes that the middle of the back seat is supposed to be the safest place for a css, yet they cannot be properly secured in this place in most small cars.*ml
The motor mounts are defective and commonly break. Have known of several individuals that have had the mounts to break and do major damage to the car, such as; (damaged radiator, hood damage). The 3.8l motor in the ford taurus experiences premature deterioration of the right front and the right rear engine mounts. Ford is aware of the problem due to them issuing an no-charge service program for the problem in 9/1995. However some owners did not receive this notification or the vehicle was in between ownership.
Heads and head gaskets failed. *et
While driving vehicle started missing with alot of smoke coming out of the tail pipe. Mechanic diagnosed it as a blown head gasket and it needed to be replaced.since ford is reimbursing for these repairs on the '94 and '95 tauruses, this owner believes that the same repairs for the '93 should be reimbursed also.*ml
We understand that ford has been recalling their tauruses due to a problem with their motor heads cracking.our heads cracked, causing the engine to overheat and to crack the motor block.we now have to buy a new motor.even though ford knows about this problem, they are only recalling the 1994s and 1995.if ford knows that the 1993s have the same problem, why won't they help us.we contacted them and they said flat out "no."
Head gaskets failed.*et
While traveling at highway speed, smoke was noticed coming from tail pipe. Vehicle taken to dealer and informed of a blown head gasket. Vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty.
I had the original head gasket replaced by a new engine with 36,000 miles, and after 2 months it failed again, and the dealerships in the areas told me that i did not qualify for the recall. I spent over $ 3,000.00 on the reapirs.
Head gasket failed, recall component on other model year, vehicle denied due to year.
The rack & pinion pulls apart and causes the front end to become out of alignment and also causes the vehicle to steer terribly.the right front motor mount burst because it is hydraulic this always happens when the rack and pinion goes out.the transmission also has a defect in the fourth gear ratio and shows on the diagnostic computer when serviced.
Tookvehicle to dealer due to overheating. Temperature gauge would be indicating hot (overheating). Mechanic ruled out head gaskets, but did repair something else. This is the 3rd time this has happened. Finally itwas diagnosed as a cracked head gasket. A service bulletin was issued during this time. Dealer / manufacturer indicated owner should pay. Owner felt manufacturer should pay since it happened when service bulletin was active.
Motor mounts broken causing coolant to leak. Nm
Vehicle overheated and blew the headgasket while on my way to the garage to see whyheater was notworking properly . This was the third time i hadhad the cooling and heating system checked,once by conley buick before i left fl. On my way back to georgia.they had checked to see if fan was working and said they saw no problem.not long after returning to hinesville ,ga i took vehicle into hinesville ford again about the cooling system. They charged me 68 dollarsand did a recall issued for the fuel system which i had no knowledge ofsent me on my way and said i should not have any more problems.i t cost me $1040.79 to haverepairs completed on car plus the inconvience of having to get a car to get back and forth to work .i feel that had the problem been investigated earlier knowing there was a known problem with headgaskets i would not be out overa thousand dollars and therefore i amentitledto a full refund as i had no knowledge of the problem but they were aware of one.
Head gasket failed at 73,902 miles. Called ford informed them of problem they said my car was not involved in recall. I find this hard to believe since information i found put 1993 3.8l second in compliants only behind the 1995 3.8l engine in head gasket failures..
My 1993 ford taurus started rough.after driving 1/2 mile, i noticed white smoke coming out of the exhaust system.a mechanic informed me that the problem was a blown head gaskets which needed replacing.my 1993 ford taurus has a 3.8 liter engine.this blown head gasket is the result of a design problem -- the manufacturer should have a recall.as i previewed the complaints database maintained by the nhtsa, i saw many, many, many other reports filed by people that are experiencing the same problem that i am -- all with the 3.8 liter engine.many of the complaints are within the last 6 months.the repair of a blow head gasket is very, very expensive and the white cloud generated by the car was so bad that the cars behind me on the road could not see very well.this is a safety problem.your assistance in this matter is very much appreciated.
On 1/22/2001 during a routine servicing i was told that "there was coolant on the #4 cylinder.possible head gasket."i was advised to have the head gasket replaced so as to avoid damage to the engine.i understand that there was a design defect in the head gaskets used in this and other models of cars manufactured by ford, such that the head gasket often fails at around 60,000 miles.i would like ford to reimburse me for the cost of this repair.
Front engine mounts failed and caused the engine to lift out of the engine's bay.
Engine head gasket leaked prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to age of vehicle.
The front motor mounts were broken causing failure. The state inspector noticed the problem when the brakes were tested.engine was hitting against the inside of vehicle. Had notified the manufacturer, and they refused to cover the repair as part of a recall on the rear motor mounts.*ml
Head gasket failure.
Consumerhas had three sets of motor mountsreplaced.
When vehicle is being driven it would vibrate. The check engine light would come on & stay. Took to mechanic & told motor mounts had snapped & the tie rods were damaged and they needed replacing.
While driving there is excessive shaking. Dealer replaced motor mounts. But, problem has returned. Please provide further information.
Engine head gasket blew . Dealer has replacedgasket. Please provide further detail.
Head gaskets have blown twice. Vehicle is at the dealership for repair.
Blown head gasket.
Had the vehicle regularly serviced.noticed oil in the coolant and other places.coolant was flushed, and still continued to have oil in the coolant.dealer indicated that consumer had a head gasket problem.
Consumer experienced head hasket failure along with extensive and severe collateral engine damage, since the rebuilding of the engine, consumer has repeatedly experienced engine stalling and overheating, where the power steering, power brakes would just shut down, vehicle has not been the same since the head gasket failure, dealer refused to assist consumer with costly repairs, consumer believes that failure was due to faulty design.
Motor mount and bracket broke. Mjs
Head gasket failure-had to replace my engine; cost was over $3,000.
Engine head gaskets blewout while driving.anti freeze leaked out of engine. Contacted manufacturer,informedconsumer no recalls on vehicle.
Motor mounts failed.
Car suddenly slowed, and immediate loss of engine power.exhaust started omitting white "smoke".i was able to get off the road with no incident.coolant and fluids leaked into the main engine compartment i found out later, resulting from blown head gaskets.my car was in the garage at this same dealer several times before the gaskets blew.ford was aware of defective gaskets inthis engine and at no time did this ford certified dealer advise me to have the gaskets replaced.they owed the public a responsibility to warn them of the potential failure.in heavy traffic and in hot weather it could have frozen or locked up the engine.i drove the car afterwards trying to determine what the engine failures was and could not get it in until after christmas.i do not not what resididual damage there has been to the engine since the patient was sewn back up in this case.undoubtedly, the engine life has been shortned as a result of driving the car with collant and foreign fluids in the engine.i also owned a 1990 lincoln continental with the same engine.it froze.i was told by ford it would cost me $3800 to put a new engine in it.
I have been told by two different mechanics that a blown head gasket on a taurus is a common occurence.i would appreciate any information you have on this matter.i was told that there was a recall or a warranty, but the dealers are telling me i am out of warranty.the car only has 27000 mi. On it.thank you for any info you can provide.
Engine headgasket was diagnosed as failed by dealer at 52,207 mileage and 4 years. Original warranty did not cover. Owner replace headgasket at own expense. Ford has extended warranty to cover this item back to '94 models but refuses to acknowledge that this is the same problem. Have been turned down by the dealer and the ford customer service department.
The head gasket leaks. Also, the oxygen sensor was replaced when anti-freeze was found on the old oxygen sensor. Mechanic states that thisis a sign ofa defective head gasket, itjust started to leak.but driving will make it worse, and could result in more damage to head gasket and then an engine block.
Engine head gasket failed.*et
The first cylinder head gasket went at 17,000 miles, when my father owned the car. Now the second cylinder head gasket has blown at 43,000 miles--despite excellent maintenance. I know ford has recalled the gasket on the same (3.8l) engine for later models, and you have many complaints on file in your database about the identical problem with the 1993 model. Ford must be forced to accept responsibility for this obvious defect.
Head gaskets failed due to warped heads.
Headgasket blew while driving, steam came out of exhaust, then the temperature gauge went over to the hot peg. Stopped car and had be towed back to woodbury. Dealertells us all ford products with a 3.8 litter engine seem to be having this problem. They say there should be a recall for 3.8 litter engines.
Right front aluminium piston cracked.
At 55 mph, heater started to blow only cold air, temperature gauge shot up to red (overheat) zone.car was stopped and allowed to cool down, then proceeded to limp 10 miles home at slow speed.vehicle was then towed to ford dealer.dealer determined the headgasket(s) has failed causing problem.not sure if bearing damaged occurred.no visible water / milky oil present.lots of steam from exhaust.dealer also noted timing cover leaking.i asked dealer to contact ford about cost assistance since this failure nearly unexpectedly left my wife on the side of the road in a very rural area and the fact that this type of engine failure is not normal at only 60,000 miles.per dealer, ford refused to assist me due to mileage / age.i was charged $1343.48 for this repair.i havesince leaned that this failure mode is common for this engine at around 65,000 miles.i believe ford should be required to warranty this defect.ford previous tsb's covering this problem were not broad enough to effectively address all the model years / mileages involved.i do not feel my vehicle being disabled due to a headgasket failure at 60,000 miles should be considered normal by the manufacturer.
Blown head gasket
Help!!ford motor company refuses to reimburse me for the failed head gaskets, which cost me a little over a thousand dollars to replace.they claim my 5 year warranty is up and that's that. According to much research that i have done, this is a very common problem on several ford models with 3.8l engines and is clearly a manufacturing defect, since ford has issued a revised head gasket to replace the old one.can you give me any information on a possible class-action lawsuit, since there are so many consumers involved with this?thanks for any help you can give.
A new engine was installed due to failure which resulted in noise. However on three occasions the motor mounts were replaced at 85,000 / the head gasket was replaced twice at 77,000 miles, engine failure still exits.
Head gasket had a leak and overheatedblock, and caused block to warp.consumer stated car was not driveable.
Engine head gasket blew, causing engine to leak.
Head gaskets failed requiring engine repair to include head gaskets and valve cover gaskets as well as cooling system flush and tune-up.ford states no program for assistance though on 94-95 models a recall program is offered.
When driving at any speed there is a problem with the steering. Aloud noise is coming from the steering. Whenconsumer is going up a hill, there is a very loud banging sound coming from under the vehicle, and consumer had engine head gasket replaced. Consumer is having a lot of noise problem.
Front engine mounts broke, causing the engine to shiftand rise while driving.please give any further details.
When traveling consumer notice smoke coming from the vehicle. Vehicle started hesitating. Consumer, therefore, pulled into a gas station when fluids started leaking from the vehicle.contacted the dealer, dealer stated head gasket blew. Please provide any further details.
Consumer noticed radiator fluid kept getting low, heard a clnking noise in the front.
Complete transmission failure was due to failed lube tube.engine coolant leak was from the timing cover.right front spring in the suspension is broken.
Engine mounts failed.
Engine ran rough, replaced spark plugs and found number 4 cyclinder spark plug olive green from anti-freeze. Never could keep the coolant recovery tank full of coolant from 13,000 miles on up. Nothing could be found with this problem when the car was under original warranty. Engine was replaced in 2/1995 @ 35,000 miles. Coolant problem and high engine temp still exists. 43,000 miles later head gasket problems. Engine was manufactured in 1994 but dealer will not warranty the problem because it is in a 1993 car.
Key gets stuck in switch and switch moves without key. Oil leak coming from head area . Engine check light comes on at 65 mph then goes out when you slow down to 55 mph. Front end seems loose when you hit small holes in roadway.
Head gasket failed twice causing engine damage,it seems that all the anti-freeze mixed with the oil ruining the engine.nlm
While driving 60 mph consumer saw smoke coming through the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a body shop for inspection.mechanicdetermined thathead gasket needed to be replaced and replaced it.three years later while driving consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a body shop for inspection.mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a head gasket blow out.
At first start vehicle would jerk, then on 30 april, 2002 smoke was coming from tailpipe. Mechanic determinedheadg asket was blown.
Head gasket failed causing complete engine failure, recall component on other model years however vehicle denied due to year.
Engine head gasket was leakinganti-freeze into the engine.consumer had the vehicle repaired. He is concerned about his vehiclenot being included in recall for ford taurus 1993.
Was driving 30mph andnoticed smoke coming from exhaust. Had a 3.8liter engine. Head gaskets had blown. Contacted manufacturer, andspoke to representative #2072.was informed low failure rate on those vehicles, andno recalls ever issued. Consumer states he contacted ford headquarters and was advised that they spent over their budget and that the vehicle that consumer has the year is not included.
Heads and head gaskets failed. *et
The vehicle?s head gasket leaked. The consumer believed the head gasket was defective and the dealer either replace the engine or replace the gasket.
Engine overheated due to failure of the head gaskets.
Oil pan is rusting and starting to fail.
Head gasket failure!! ford will not admit defect.needs to be added to 94-95 recall
The bolt on the side ofmotor mounts broke .the dealer has repaired the vehicle.
Engine mounts replaced under recall but failed again shortly after repair due to design flaw.nlm
Consumer stated that the vehicle needed the head gaskets repaired,not knowing of the known defect with the gaskets, the vehicle was repaired at an independent auto repair shop, the problem has reoccured and ford will not fix it because the vehicle is not covered under the recall due to model year (my) and it is over the recall warrantee limit, consumer has since sold the vehicle.*jg
Engine head gasket failed, ford recognized problem and omitted they have a problem with 3.8l engine head gaskets on taurus's, but would not fix this vehicle. Appears to be a cover up on fords part. They will only fix cars which are own be the orginal owner.
Front motor mount replaced. *mjs
Rapid engine tempurature fluctuations, loss of coolant, white smoke from exhaust.problem was head gaskets, especially #3 & #4 head.is same problem with other 3.8 engines, but manufacturer will only cover '94 & '95 model years.licensed mechanic reports problem is consistent with '90 and up 3.8 taurus engines.dealer is refusing to assist with repair bill because manufacturer does not list '93 under recall.
Radiator and head gasket leaking, consumer feels she should be compensated since ford knows about gasket problems with 1994 model years.nlm
Motor mounts broke twice. *sd
Transmission was acting funny. Did not shift smoothly into another gear. Took to transmission shop for oil change. In the process of chaning oil, some metal shavings & other metal pieces were found in the oil pan.transmission was not repaired.
Engine head gasket failed, ford recognized problem and omitted they have a problem with 3.8l engine head gaskets on taurus's, but would not fix this vehicle. Appears to be a cover up on fords part. They will only fix cars which are own be the orginal owner.
Head gasket failed at low mileage, ford conducted owner notification programs which repaired head gaskets on certain specified vehicles at no cost, consumer wants to know why her vehicle was not included.
Head gasket failed.
Engine failure; well maintained car; head gasket blown, now engine must be rebuilt.this occurred while my daughter was driving me to the hospital.i am 78 years old. Ford is not even assisting with repairs.this car is a safety menace and the ford motor company is negligent!.
Engine mounts broke while exiting highway which resulted in severe noise in engine and poor response to acceleration. Please describe details.
Vehicle had three sets of motor mounts replaced in the the last three months. Car was riding very rough, and consumer heard noises and squeaking infront ofcar.
Front motor mounts cannot withstand sudden acceleration, and if so, they will break, allowingmotor to tiltand hit the firewall.
Failure of head gaskets at 43,900. Ford has recalled 4.3 engines in 1994 and newer vehicles up to 100,000 miles on seervice program #98mo1, but they will only offer me a $1,000 certificate towards a new car for this failure. They have admitted they have a problem wwith this engine but they refuse to repair my vehicle with this low mileage. Woltz and wind has offered to repair my car for $1700! i have experienced engine stalling in hot weather while on vacation in south carolina the last two years. I just read in the paper about the california lawsuit concerning this issue. I would apreciate any response regarding my problem. Thank you.
Engine head gasket failure- my family and i were going down the road at approx. 35mph when very suddenly the temp guage went into the red, white smoke was coming from the tailpipe.at that point the car stalled in traffic this was very frustrating not to mention scary my two small children were in the car.when the car was looked at we were told the engine had to be replaced due to bad head gaskets this is an ongoing problem with ford and the 93-94-95 taurus ford has issued an extended warranty on the 94-95 but continues to disregard the 1993 head gasket problem.i have lost a lot of faith in ford products because of this.
Car was taken in for a recall onmotor mounts. About a year and half later motor was liftingout ofcar, and car was running rough.
Catastrophic headgasket failure.*et
Enginehead gasket blew,causing coolant to leak onto the engine,and resulting in overheating. Engine has been replaced.
Engine head gasket blew out while driving on the highway. Mechanic stated that the head gasket was defective.transmission is going out of vehicle.
Head gasket failed.
Cylinder head gasket failed, engine overheated, driver and family stranded.ford has extended warranty for same problem in 1994-95 models with same 3.8l engine; will not honor warranty for 1993, even though my vehicle's mileage and age would otherwise meet criteria of the warranty extension.initial telephone call to ford was fruitless.
Vehicle wascoldand temperature gauge was high.coolant inreservoir was very low.it was towed todealer, andfound that timing cover was damaged.
Engine head gasket blew out while driving, causing vehicle to stall unexpectedly, which could have resulted in a crash.please provide further information.
Motor mounts failed and needed to be replaced.
Head gasket blew, consumer was never notified of technical service bulletin therefor feels that she is entitled to reimbursement.nlm
At 14k mil drive steeringgear broke into pieces and travelled through the engine; oil pump required replacement in addition to the gear replacement; no reason for failure id by dealer
Faulty enginehead gasket can allow engine coolant to get inside the inner engine.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Head gasket failed at 73,902 miles. Called ford informed them of problem they said my car was not involved in recall. I find this hard to believe since information i found put 1993 3.8l second in compliants only behind the 1995 3.8l engine in head gasket failures..
The car was over-heating but ice cold air was coming out of vents when heat was dialed up to the max (90*f).understandably the car was running a little irratically (sputtering & hesitating).i opened car hood to find all the antifreeze in the reservoir leaking and ready to explode.a local mechanic saw this and said the cylinder head gasket is shot, that the high pressure within the compression system is now transmitted into the coolant system so antifreeze can't circulate freely to cool engine or enter heating core to facilitate hot air into car (particularly inconvenient in the northeast about now) and also the reason it's nearly exploding from coolant reservoir.it's presently being repaired at my expense ($1500.00) at carman ford.my local mechanic didn't wan't to attempt it.he admitted this is a common failure with taurus'/sables and at 50000mls, it's very premature.carman ford of course concurred with his diagnosis and when i asked if they could fix it they assured me it was a very common problem that they repair several a week or month (i can't remember, i think i was in shock).they wouldn't guarantee there would be no residual problems with the engine, but if i wanted to trade up to a new model before sinking this much $ into my own, they'd be happy to call a salesman nextdoor.i called ford manufacturer directly and as you might imagine, i received no satisfaction.thank you for your assistance.
Ford taurus heater started blowing cold air and a cloud of white smoke was coming out of the rear exhaust pipe which made it difficult to see. Limp into dealer who said the head gasket is shot which is common on the 3.8l v6 engines in fords. Mentioned to the dealer that i only had 63,890 miles on the car and he said that's when they usually start to go.paid total of $2008.12 for repair including new radiator which they said i now need after putting it all back together because the car was leaking coolant which it had not before i got car home after being all fixed and it was leaking coolant. Returned back to ford and they forgot to tighten a hose. I believe the orginal radiator was fine the hose was not tightened enough in the first place.
With no warning the head gaskets failed including a cracked head and radiator. Ford of course not compensating for this loss, we opted to purchase a new car. The repair estimate was at least $4200.
Flywheel assembly and front cover gaskets failed.
1993 ford taurus/ 3.8 litre/ another case of head gasket failure.ford states that there is no recall and they did not repair the damage! however, there have been many complaints about the 3.8 litre engine and defective head gaskets. We will cintinue to fight ford on this issue.
Motor mounts were replaced under warranty, then replaced under recall, and replaced 1 time owner pay.
Head gaskets blown; engine needs to be replaced as recommended by ford dealer.
Head gasket blew while driving on highway with my cat, 3 year old daughter and 7month old son in the car.cost to repair over $1800 put so much into other repairs on this car we opted to buy a new one.we paid $6000 1 year ago for this car and put about $3000 worth of repairs into it.i understand the head gasket is a common occurence and would appreciate any information you have.
While drivingtemperature guage started going up. After a whilevehicle lost water, and engine overheated. Dealer replaced engine head gasket.
Replaced leaking engine oil pan.
Due to rust on the oil pantwo big holes developed underneath the oil pan which caused an oil leak which could result in a fire.
The motor mounts have loosened, causing the car to jerk everytime it was put into gear.
Ongoing problem with various parts failing to work properly. They include the following:engine head gasket blown/one dead engine cylinder needsreplacement/one engine mount broke and other is cracking/power steering makes grinding noises whenever wheel is turned, and seat belt on driver's side intermittently fails to retract.
Replaced head gasket and motor mounts, dealer denied responsibility.windshield wipers stuck in raised position for the last 40000 miles.power steering pump replaced twice,dragging rear brakes, replaced once, active again.
Besides head gasket failure and replacement, within two days of the original repair, it became apparent that there had been damage to the camshaft bearings which were replaced.
Vehicle started overheating. Mechanic states the head gaskets are defective. Vehicle being repaired at owners expense.
After having servicedvehicle technician found out that vehicle had a blown head gasket.technian was repairing engine.
Motor mounts failed.
Vehicle was hesitating while driving. Taken to an independent shop. Consumer was informed of a blown head gasket. Dealer notified, and nothing was done.
Thevehicle emitted white smoke, steam and lots of coolant via tail pipe.
The vehicle would hesitate. Took vehicle to have transmission fluid changed. Mechanic checked vehicle & noticed the front motor mounts were broken.
While driving the vehicle engine mounts twisted and broke off which almost caused loss ofcontrol.please provide further details.
The head gasket failed twice after 2,000 miles, the dealer was unable to correct the problem.
Both head gaskets failed causing $1074.35 in damage which ford will not pay for.the engine was replaced by ford in 1994 and ford covers the cost of identical 1994 and 1995 headgaskets.this is a very common problem of the 3.8 and i feel ford should reimburse me for the cost of this work.
* ohio traffic safety report*the vehicle caught on fire.*jg
Engine head gaskest has prematurely blown out, causing engine to completely shut down.please give any further details.
The head gasket failures i have experienced is similar to that cited in the recall of 1994 and 1995 ford taurus vehicles which occurred just outside the warranty mileage. Please provide me with the exact same financial consideration given to the owners of the 1994-5 taurus owners by recalling the 1993 ford taurus vehicles for replacement of the head gaskets and/or the engine atford's expense.
There was a coolant leak. Coolant got into the engine and destroyed the bearings.vehicleneeded a whole new engine.
Cylinder head gasket failure.steam coming out of exhaust pipe.car in shop, did not take to dealer yet.estimated failure mileage.
When driving consumer notice a noise coming from the engine compartment vehicle stalled. Also, smoke was coming from the tail pipe.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated head gasket needed replacing. Place provide any further details.
Engine head gaskets were damaged and needed to be replaced. The recall notice given was for fords after 1994, mine is a (3.8l engine)taurus. I believe it to be the exact same problem as the 1994 models.
Steering wheel feels like it's grinding. Would make noises while turning either left or right. Also,engine head gaskets had blown & needed replacing. The problem with steering wheel happened soon afterwards.
Motor mount failure caused a cracked radiator. Replaced radiator, motor mounts. Engine ran hot: 2 fan switch replaced twice; a month later, then head gasket blew. Single mom, 2 jobs, need car! want ford to recall.
Consumer would like ford to extend their recall of the faulty head gasket to the 93 model, he is denied recall service due to model year of vehicle.nlm
Head gasket has failed at 72,000 miles, causing damage to engine . The customer objects that the manufacturer recalled 1994 and 1995 models but not 1993 models eventhough the problems are the same.
Head gasket failure, coolant smell almost overwhelming inside car. Ford says it won't cover 1993 cars. Obviously ford doesn't stand behind its products.
Ive put 36000 miles on this car since i bought it in 1995i was going to work one morning and this car just blew a head gasket without any warning or prior problems with overheating or anything.
Head gasket blew causing damage to the engine components. *mjs
I was told by state farm insurance that the motor mounts on ford vehicles are notorious for failing.
This is a 1993 ford taurus with 59000 miles that blew head gasket while driving down the road.called ford and they will do nothing to help compensate this well known problem with this motor.there are many many people on the web posting the same problems with the same results. Nothing from ford.
Head gasket failed same as on my 1995 taurus. However, ford says the 1993 taurus is not covered on the warranty.
Whenevervehicle is at a stop or idling, it would shut down. Would not happen when moving. Had oil filter & fuel injectors cleaned. Service manager had to find thecauseof the problem before trying to diagnose it.
Consumer noticed that upon starting the vehicle all the coolant had leaked out due to the timing chain cover gasket which needed replacing.if the vehicle was driven under those conditions the vehicle would overheat. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further.
While driving with children on freeway engine shut off, and consumer lost power steering, and couldn't steer car. Took to mechanic. Mechanic indicated that a bad head gasket allowed water to get into engine and intooil, causingengine to shutdown, and ruined the engine,ford was aware of the problem, butwas not addressing the issue properly.
Can you give me the updated information for headgasket replacement as noted on the technical service bulletin #9811329, bulletin sequence nubmer#749?we have a 1993 ford tauras that was serviced for this problem in 4/99.recently read that ford is reimbursing consumers for this service.ford motor co. In michigan tells me that we are not on their "list" to be reimbused???dealer tells me only '94 and '95 models apply but can not give specifications to me in writing.....please help!
Engine gasket and oxygen sensor failures.
Two motor or engine mounts are broken.dealer confirmed this when veh. In their shop.recalls were made on fords motor mounts or other years, and so are these motor / engine mounts different that the recalled parts?
Engine head gasket blew leaving me stranded on the highway.
Consumer complaint concerning 1993 taurus engine problems.
Engine head gasket failure.
Engine mounts failed, recall on component, however vehicle denied due to (state) location not included in recall.(93v106002).
While drving consumer noticedtemperature guage was going from hot to cold.consumer was told that both rear head gaskets had blown on the engine.dealer has been notified.
The motor mounts became so sloppy that the engine movement yanked the air conditioner plumbing around until several leaks occurred.the new motor mounts are now loosing up enough that in reverse, something bumps up against the firewall and un-dampened engine sound pass right into the passenger compartment.
Engine motor mounts failed causing engine to rock violently.
Driving at 5 mph, consumer hit a bump in the road, causing the vehicleto virbrate.engine mounts were broken, moving another part of the engine parts from the transmission. Contacted the dealer .
Blown engine head gasket after 72000 miles. I see where ford has extended the warranty on the 3.8 v6 on vehicles newer than 93.i have the same engine and why can't that be covered also?
Head gasket blown at 95,000 miles.ford refused to fix, although it's a known defect.
Engine started to run hot and lose power with steamy, white smoke coming from exhaust pipe, and within five minutes the vehicle broke down on calif rte 30 (late at night), and had to be towed off the freeway. After examination of the motor, my mechanic advised me that the entire motor would have to be overhauled due to extensive internal damage resulting from a blown head gasket. The vehicle was tied-up in his repair shop for over three weeks. The work required to place my vehicle back in proper running condition was $3,500- out of my pocket. I still own the vehicle. Ford motor company should be liable for the entire amount of this expense because it is well-documented within the nhtsa (odi) data base that this type of mechanical defect has been an on-going occurrance in their ford taurus products for years. When is the federal government or someone going to do something definitive about this problem?i have a paid mechanic's work order for the previously described motor overhaul, and i hereby demand that ford motor company reimburse me immediately.
Change headgasket, ford said 3.8l headgasket were bad but they are only going back to 1994 models.
Head gasket failure.coolant temperature full hot, then cools, then full hot, etc.
Engine mounts broke . Made an appoint at dealer the next day for repairs. They refused to fix it even though they were aware of purchase date and mileage.
The head gasket blew at 104500 miles. This car was purchased from my daughter and we did not realize that it was using water very slowly. We could hear gurgling noises under the dash but didn't know what it was. It was air getting into the system from the engine. The gaskets were bad long before the 100000 mile silent recall ford put in place on this problem. This has caused me to spend an excessive amount of money on a problem ford knew about.
Engine motor mounts decayed. Mjs
Head gasket blown - white billowing smoke from tail pipe - loss of antifreeze.
Head gasket, radiator and intake gasket failed causing leaking, complete valve job completed also. Mjs
Head gasket is not working.without warning the temperatures started jumping from hot to cold.thermostate was repaired which controled themperature but then smoke started coming out.car has now completely shutdown.
I bought my 1993 ford taurus lx used.i have now had to have the motor mounts replaced (3 times) and the local ford/mercury dealer will on warrant the parts for 12 months or 12,000 miles whatever comes first.how or why should the same part keep failing and the consumer have to keep paying the price to replace them.to buy new motor mounts and labor to install them is about $425.00 each time. Can you help me???
Without prior warning engine started shaking, white smoke came from exhaust, head gasketwas blown.
Anti- freeze was blowing out of the exhaust pipe due to blown head gaskets. Dealer replaced 2 head gaskets.
While driving heard a noise that sounded like a motor mount, took to dealer and they replaced the mounts, consumer had to take vehicle back within the same year, this time mechanic saidsubframe was cracked.
I saw that ford issued a recall on 94-95 taurus with the 3.8l engines that had a head gasket failure.i would like you to put pressure on ford to open it up to other years andmodels of fords.i have seen a lot of people on the internet with the same problem that i have just experienced with my head gasket failing.in addition, i work at a small company with only 25 employees and just found out that another person in our company has a 1993 ford taurus. Hejusted had to replace his head gasket on his ford, and it only had 60k miles on it.to me this is unacceptable that ford can get away with so many other fords having the same problems as the 94-95 that they just recalled last month.please put pressure on ford to widen the recall to other years that are experiencing the same problems.thank you.
My 1993 taurus had a blown head gasket at 60000 miles. Ford has recalled all 1994-1995 vehicles and replaced free of charge. Why haven't the 93 models also been recalled & replaced free of charge? this is clearly a manufacterers defect and all 3.8l engines should be fixed. They also gave these vehicles 7 year, 100,000 mile warranty extensions. Once again, why not the 93 models too?????? i've checked on various message boards & there seems to be substanial complaints about this problem on the 93's. I would appreciate any help you could give me with this problem. Thanks john.
Vehicle started rough. Noticed white smoke coming from exhaust. Took vehicle to mechanic & was informed the problem was the head gaskets. They needed replacing. Restarted vehicle again & it warmed up. White smoke once again reappeared. This time mechanic indicated it was a crack engine block.
Blown head gasket.
Engine head gasket blew out.car started smoking and the engine overheated.
Enginehead gaskets have blown out, causing coolant to leak ontoengine.ford has extended the warranty on later years of this make and model.
Smoke started bolwing out of the enigine, and anti-freeze was leaking all over the engine due to the loss of engine head gaskets. Dealer has been contacted.
Coolant leakage and white smoke was coming from tail pipe. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop, and informed consumer that vehicle had a blown engine head gasket.vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's extended warranty.head gaskets replaced. Recall for '94 model for this problem.*ml
Motor mounts broke.consumer was told by dealership thatmotor mounts were broken when she took her vehicle in for service check up.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Blown gasket. Ford motor co. Unresponisve.
Motor mounts that hold the engine have to be replaced every35000 miles . Ford dealership is aware of the problem.
Thermostat stuck, blew out the head gasket, and warped the engine head. No warning lights came on,white smoke started coming from the back. Mechanic said it was head gasket. On june 23, 19 99 , power relay was replaced, and currentlywent out again, causing the car not to start.also brakes malfunctioned, resulting inextended stopping distance.
Head gasket are defective need to replace.
The head gasket repair was started on 9/19/2000 and finished on 9/26/2000 at brien motors in everett. Mileage at repair was 95,458. Total bill was for $1,538.58 which included a few misc. Items such as a water pump, etc. But not including tax.
While driving about 60 mph vehicle lost all power. Aftervehicle was checked for trouble, engine had blown head gaskets.
Head gasket failure, consumer learned of service program 98m01 and feels ford should recognize the problem in the 1993 models as well as the other models due to the costly repair.
Blown head gaskets, front & rear, total repair cost $1.058
My engine began to overheat and i took it to ford to have them check it . They told me it would be another week before they could even check it . I asked about a recall on this problem and was informed it was only on the 94 & 95 taurus although i have the same exact engine in my car, unfair don't you think? i then took it to another mechanic who diagnosed the problem right away, it seems that my cars head gaskets are leaking and will have to be replaced at a cost to me of at least $700.00. I feel that ford should cover this since they have recalls for the same problem on the 94& 95 taurus's. I would appreciate your immediate attention to this problem because i only one of a great number of people who are having this same problem. There are numerous people right here in quincy, i have talked to several people and the mechanic i talked at ford and the mechanic who is fixing my car said they have seen this same problem numerous times in fact that was the main reason ford could not get my car in for a week because they already had 7 cars ahead of me wiyh the same thing. Thankspat veihl.
While traveling at 35 mph drivernoticed black smoke coming fromtailpipe.driver parked vehicle, and contacted a mechanic.mechanic stated that head engine was bad.
After bringing my car to my mechanic because a lack of heat, he changed the thermostat and then water pump. But neither was the problem.he then spoke to a few other mechanics who told him it was an ongoing problem with 3.8l ford taurus engines due to faulty head gaskets. All other problems are self explanatory.
Broken engine mounts. Also broke exhaust pipe and water hose
Vehicle experienced problem with coolant leakages, vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under extended warranty.
While driving engine head gasket blew out, and white esmokecame from underneath the vehicle.
Motor mounts busted while putting on the vehicle.when driving the car the consumer noticed thecar was driving off balance.
Head gasket has blown out at 53,000 miles, causing damage to 3.8 liter engine. Vehicle does not fall under extended warranty.
3.8 liter engine, head gasket failed at approximately 92000 miles, causing coolant to leak onto engine. Ford does not included 1993 models under extended warranty.*also heater core was blown out.
Vehicle was inspected by dealer and informed thatengine head is leaking due to a blown head gasket. Also 3.8l engine. What would it take to get nhtsa on this problem; we are asking for your help on this matter.
Vehicle hit a bump in the road and both motor mounts broke requiring replacement.tt
When starting vehicle, it back fired / it will not start at all. After diagnostics was done,engine head gasket was found to be blown.engine head gasket is being replaced.
The headgasket blew while i was pulling into my driveway. The dealership said that the headgasket blows because the bolts stretch. The dealer also said that this is a manufacturers defect, but ford will not cover any of the incurred damage.
Headgasket blewout, no prior notice.
Transmission- shifts erratically, violently shifts into low gear at highway speeds(this is not passing gear). Seems to occur only when weather is very hot and have been in stop and go traffic. Ford will not replace the mounts even though a safety recall was issued. Reason - over 60,000 miles, according to the local dealer.
Both enginehead gaskets failed.ford has extended warranty on 94 and 95 model year cars with same engine.won't cover 93.
Blown head gasket on 1993 3.8 engine; ford covers 1994-1996 same engine (not recall - safety issue); ford pays to replace head gasket or provide $4000 to future purchase of ford vehicle.
The head gasket failed on this engine car had symptoms of head gasket failure , losing coolant , running hot when idling and check engine light periodically came on ,no problems ever detected until had gasket failed.
Enginel overheated often. Atempts to repair problems failed. Car overheated and produced large amounts of smoke, stalled, knocked.when taken to mechanic mechanic reported that engine gasket had blown.
Was traveling 50-55mph when smoke started filling the inside ofvehicle. Driver could not see to drive. Managed to pull to side & called aaa. Tow arrived & driver checked under hood. Informed owner that head gaskets had blown out.
Replaced enginehead gaskets and o2 sensors.
Head gasket has failed allowing coolant to foul spark plug, and head gasket must be replaced.ford issued a tsb in march 1998, article 98-4-9, (issued over 5 years after model year) identifing this as a problem.their words coolant may leak from the head gasket. Caused by insufficent sealing of the head gasket.the improper sealing is a manufacturing defect that sould be remedied by ford.ford has declined to fix the problem.
My ford taurus suffered an engine problem involving the head gaskets.i went to three different ford authorized repair centers and they each told me that the ford's 3.8 engines always suffer this problem at 90,000 miles like clockwork.i was not aware of this engine's potential for problems, ford never published the routine problems it was having with this type of engine, and i specifically bought this car because of the 3.8 engine.the total amount of work and expenses i had with the engine problem exceeded $2,500.within two weeks, my transmission went out, and the dealers informed me that the problems with the engine caused the problem with the transmission.i was forced to purchase a new transmission for $2,000.
Engine head gaskets blew out. Engine was starting to overheat & running rough. Dealer mentioned toconsumer that this is a very common problem.ford has recognized it to be a manufacturer's defect,andthey're recalling it.the recall covers only 1993,94 and 95 taurus .
Consumerwas traveling about 65 mphandvehicle started to overheat. Also,water coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle and from the manfold pipe.consumer stated that his car was towed to a repair shop.problem found to be caused by the head gasket.repairs were made at owner's cost. *ml
Engine head gasket blew out without warning. Feels this is not considered to be normal for this codition. Dealer notified, and will not repair unless cost is charged to the consumer.
Engine head gaskets failed.
Car has been consuming coolant at a rate of 1/2 gal per day.no leakage under car.mechanic doing tuneup found gray color on two spark plugs.he said that this is proof of leaking head gasket.immediate repairs are needed ($1600 to $3500).
Head gasket failed.
Vehicle experienced head gasket failure, owner requesting reimbursement for repair.*mjs
The first failure occured during a business trip in august 1999.cooling system failed.auto was towed to capital ford in raleigh nc.they indicated the automobile had a leaking head gasket said that i should fix it when i returned to my hometown.the performed approximately $200 in repair, i returned to charlotte.i took the car to lake norman ford.mechanics said there was no problem.in january 1999, the car started to loose coolant and i could hear a gurgling noise during acceleration.i returned the car to lake norman ford, they said there was an air pocket in the cooling system.i reminded them that capital ford indicated there was a possible head gasket problem, they said there was no problem.the kept the car for 2 days however.the following week the car suffered a complete failure and could no longer be driven.i had the car towed to an independant mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a head gasket failure.spent $2037 in repairs to fix.i contacted ford consumer affairs.they refused to admit a problem or to compensate me for the failure since the car was out of warrenty.in december 2000, the car failed again.after spending $900 to tow and repair the cooling system the mechanic indicted there was another gasket leak.estimated cost is up to $2000.if not corrected, the car is a total loss.
Engine head gasket blew out, andwater is running into the cylinder.
I have been given an estimate of $3,000.00 for a blown head gasket.i am a 66 year old widow and cannot afford this kind of repair.i understand that it should have been part of a recall.
Consumer noticed engine stalling and running rough. Could not keep normal speed. Dealerindicatedblown head gasket.engine was replaced at owner's expense, even though the 94 model with the same engine has a recall for the same problem.owner wants ford to reimburse for repairs. *ml
Engine mounts broke, causing the engine to rise while driving, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The engine head gasket failed. Yh
While driving there is excessive shaking. Dearel replaced motor mounts. But rroblem exists again.
While driving at 35 mph engine was jerking andvehicle isn't idling. Therewassome virbation within the vehicledue to motor mounts malfunctioning.motor mounts were replaced four times.
When accelerating to make right/left turns, can feel something shifting in the engine. Havetaken to mechanic & motor mounts needed replacing. Vehicle not under recall. The service bulletin 92m77 had expired.
Consumer smelled antifreeze, the dealer replaced the head gasket, timing cover gasket, oxygen sensor and axle seals.nlm
Head gasket failure causing engine to overheat.
I have had trouble with almost everything possible on this car. The head gasket failed with no warning, no overheating - car would not start, had it towed to dealer who informed that head gasket had blown. Head gasket failed again 7 months later.had trouble with surging, racing engine from about 25000 miles, dealer could not find problem.finally, replaced speed sensor when out of warranty, and it failed again 4 months later.have had tie rods and ball joints replaced, motor mounts replaced twice, brake problems starting at 24,000 miles.the air conditioner compressor came apart while under warranty.the cooling fan is now sticking, which started at 65000 miles.mechanic advised that this part is notorious for going bad, and that so many have had to be replace, the price of the part has gone down.i feel the 1993 3.8l taurus models should be covered under the recall, as well as the cooling fans, and i should be reimbursed for the cost of repairs.this car has very low mileage, has not been abused, and should not be costing me so much to drive.i will never buy another ford product, due to these problems, as well as problems i have had with the dealership. Thank you for any assistance in this matter.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus.on may 30, 2007, the vehicle caught fire while parked.the contact noticed black smoke rising from under the hood, which led to the vehicle being engulfed in flames.the lot where the vehicle was parked sustained damage as well as the items that were in the vehicle.the vehicle was destroyed.the contact has pictures and can obtain a copy of the sheriff's report.the vin, engine size, and purchase date were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 170,000.
Consumer stated the head gaskets are going bad again, vehicle was not running properly and coolant fluid was in the combustion chambers, had gaskets replaced two years ago,contacted dealer, and dealer stated warranty expired. . consumer stated after dealer replaced gaskets, check engine light came on, radiator failed, idle air control motor, pcv failed, fuel injector seal, ignition module,starter motor, and exhaust gas recalculation (egr) failed. *yd
Engine coolant fan, stopped running, causing the car to overheat. Also,fluid would leak out, causing the thermostat to fail. Temperature gauge also had to be replaced.took to a mechanic who claimed that vehicle needed an engine overhall, and new engine head gaskets. Consumer need turning from left to right. Took to dealerand they said strut needed to be replaced in order for the noise to stop.
Premature head gasket failure. Someone needs to make ford own up to their responsibility for their defective materials.
I will be mailing you a letter sent to mfr. On the problems i have had since 2/8/99 through 12/18/00 on the rack and pinion, and head and timing cover gaskets.
Head gaskets on the 3.8l engine blewout,causing oil to leak.ford has issued an extended warranty onhead gaskets on1994-1995 vehicles.
Ford motor co will not cover this repair, even though they have massive documentation that the 3.8l engines have a defect in the head gasket. They are only agreeing to repair 1994-95 models at this time. I contacted them in september of 99 when the car began having problems overheating. They assured me that there were no known incidents of any such problems. When we finally had to replace the head gaskets, and the radiator, in january it was over $1,600.00. I contacted ford again and was told they hadn't heard a thing about problems with these engines, even though my mechanic said it was very well known and he had a stack of them that he had repaired.finally in march, ford announced that it would extend the warranty on the 1994 and newer models to cover the head gasket up to 100k miles. I called and asked to be included, since my car currently had less than 100k. They refused to offer any help. I have now just had to spend an additional $275.00 to replace the water pump, which is also probably a result of the head gasket failure.
There is a knocking noise coming from the vehicle when making a turn, and when accelerating. Can hearengine jump.motor mounts are corroded and need to be replaced.recall 98v323000 deals with same problem., engine mounts.but dealer refused to perform recall repairs. However, local for ddealer denied that anyrecall was issued.
While driving about 20 mph noticed vibration coming fromengine and vehicle lost power. Then, took vehicle to a repair shop, and they said it was a blown outhead gasket.
Motor mounts failed, causing loss of control.
Engine head gaskets failed, causing the car to overheat also caused the radiator to fail causing almost $1300 in repairs ford would not help even though it has a service bullitin on this problem. Head gaskets should not fail ever. I am the only owner of this car and have maintained it according to the owners manual.
Coolant is leaking through the gasket. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Smoke was coming out rear exhaust, causingheat to fail andoverheat.a 1/2 gallon to a gallon was being added every 100 miles.dealer gaveconsumer cold shoulder. Consumer went to a mechanic who said it was a bad gasket.
Cylinder heads, spark plugs and wires failed causing engine to overheat.
Engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system.cause unknown.dealer stated after inspection that the engine head gasket had to be changed.please give any further details.
Head gaskets on the 3.8l v-6 is a common problem while ford will only cover certain vin sdealer originally told me it was covered under recall they subsequently changedtheir position. I understand all such motors were built with defective head gaskets(too thin) but they only cover some under recall- mine excluded.could you supply me with more information about this and register my complaint about this selective recall?thank you.
Engine coolent was replaced once a day while starting vehicle. Consumer noticed smoke from the tail pipe. Dealer stated engine head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Oil pan rusted, causing leak.
Engine head gaskets blew out, causing oil to spill onto the engine. Dealer has been notified.
Per dealer, if the lower motor mounts are not replaced, will result in an accident.my understanding is that a large percentage of taurus owners have had to have this repair, oftentimes more than once.
After dealer repaired engine and timing gasket, only drove 5 days and less than 100 miles, engine tatolly blew up.
I had the gaskets replaced twice. The first time was at 124239 miles because of burning oil. The second time was at 163227 miles because coolant was mixing with oil.
Engine head gasket blew out while driving. Notified dealer/manufacturer.was informed that the vehicle was not under a recall, and nothing could be done unless cost goes to consumer.
Vehicle diagnosed with blown headgaskets, possible cracked head, blown radiator...repair estimate, $4200.1993 taurus, original owners, under 7 years and under 100,00 miles.at the time ford stated there would be no financial help from ford...so we opted to trade it in and buy a new car.had we known that the following month ford would be considering changing their policy perhaps we would have made a different decision and had the car repaired!
Vehicle experiencing problem with 3.8 v6 engine head gasket leaking coolant into the engine;dealer notified.
Whilevehicle was being drivenengine mounts broke, causingengine to rise and to become extremely loud.please give any further details.
Engine head gaskets prematurely failed. Vehicle was not part ofextended warranty issued byford manufacturer. The vehicle had white smoke and failed the emission test twice.
I was told by ford that the recall was on the 3.8l engine motor mounts, not 3.0l.this caused a significant loss in power and acceleration during rush hour traffic.an additional problem is being experienced with headlights not staying on.again ford says my car does not meet this recall notification.
Oil pan rusted through.
Two front motor mountsbroke and dealer is charging $500 to repair.
Had both engine head gaskets replaced on 10/6/1999 at 90,197 miles. Recall is in effect for 1994 and 1995 models but not 1993 although same engine (3.8l). Engine ended up having a bad main bearing because water had gotten into the oil.
Headgasket blew in june of 1999, 5000 miles later headgasket has blown again.nlm
Consumer stated that the vehicle needed the head gaskets repaired,not knowing of the known defect with the gaskets, the vehicle was repaired at an independent auto repair shop, the problem has reoccured and ford will not fix it because the vehicle is not covered under the recall due to model year (my) and it is over the recall warrantee limit, consumer has since sold the vehicle.*jg
1.blown cylinder head gasket...told by technician at banner ford that this is indeed common, and i should seek reparations from ford motor company.i will call them about it tomorrow!2. Engine mounts failed a second time...first time was replaced through recall program.i will call fmc about this, too.3. Loud squeak noise from engine area turned out to be a failed pulley tensioner, replaced it...this common and needlessly expensive component failure is documented by fmc in their service bulletin number 94-1-4.
Engine experienced loss of coolant. Vehicle was taken to dealer , and informed consumer of a blownengine head gasket.vehicle was not covered under manufacturer'sextended warranty.windsheild wiper blades locked in an upright position. A/c compressor locked up and burned up belt and idles the vehicle still leaking coolant after repair was done.
Rear motor mounts broke on two occasions, causing loss of steering control.please give any further details.
While drivingat any speed the vehicle doesn't give any prior warning before cutting off. Also,when applying the accelerator the vehicle just slows down , not giving the vehicle any type of power.vehicle has been in the shop four times, dealer cannot determine the problem.
Smelled anti-freeze burning. While driving down the road engine overheated and temperature gauge was hot.pulled over.contacted dealer, no warranty. But, they were aware that there was a problem with the engine head gasket.
Head gasket failed.yh
I suppose i was more fortunate than many in that my 1993 taurus went 92,550 miles before the head gaskets blew. This incident required repairs costing $1812.48. I am outraged that ford will not extend its warranty on 1994 and 1995 3.8l engine head gaskets to the 1993 models as well, and i appreciate the opportunity to make my voice heard. Thank you.
Was driving 65mph when vehicle suddenly stopped for no reason. Has happened at least 5 times. Been to dealer & placed on diagnostic machine. Informed computer chip orfuel pump at fault & had malfunctioned. Quoted price for fuel pump.
Defective brake line rusted through, causingbraking fluid to leak, andresulting in no braking ability which may cause a crash.also, could not shutvehicle off while in use, had to pull the fuse in order to shutvehicle off.due failure of ignition switch.switch repaired.also, engine oil pan rusted through and had to be replaced.*ml
Engine and tranaxle mounts replaced. Mjs
While driving at any speed and with no warning head gasket blewout,causingvehicle to overheat. Consumer will have to pull over to let thvehicle cool down. Dealer notified.
3.8 engine, blown head gasket, understand this is a common problem and ford has offered to fix 95s and 94s but not 93s. Why?
Engine head gasket blew at 78,000.our mechanic told us this seems to be a chronic problem on 1993 and 1994 3.8 l ford taurus engines.several people we know have stated the same problems with this engine.this leads us to believe this is a design defect.when we contacted ford customer service, we were informed no recall or extended service is avaialable to correct this problem eventhough they said it is not uncommon.ford customer service staff did tell us it is unusual for a head gasket to go at 78,000.ford customer service staff also told us their extended warranty program of 5 years or 60,000 miles only applies to 1995 versions of the 3.8 l engine.our second problem is that of the rack and pinion.the front of end of this vehicle has had many problems in the last two years.the front coil springs broke and were eventually covered under a recall. However, we have had to replace the front struts, ball joints, tie rod ends, and rack and pinion on seperate occassions through 1998 (the vehicle had roughly 65,000 miles at this time).while we were in for the last recall on the vehicle, the ford service department also told us our engine mounts were rusting out and would need to be replaced.it appears that the 1993 ford taurus has a problem with the durability of the front end componts.
Head gaskets failed resulting in similar problems as covered by recall of '94 and '95 models. Ford insisting that my vehicle not covered. Search of your database reveals that many other '93 owners having same problem. Is this being investigated? .
Head gasket blew out, and dealer charged to repair it because vehicle'swarranty expired. Consumer believed that the problem was occurring way before the warranty ran out, and the dealer was giving him the run around.wiper motor stops in the middle of the window, dealer replaced multi switch.2 outer tie rods replaced and set toe due to loose steering.
When vehicle was taken to a mechanic for routine maintenance, owner was informed that the engine mounts would have to be replaced. Please provide any further details.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle shuts off, giving no prior warning.the vehicle just shakes alot.when applying the accelerator and touching the acclerator, the vehicle loses power too.vehicle has been in the shop four to five times. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
Consumer was drivingand without prior warning vehicle overheated severly, and she heard a tapping noise. Tank was boiling and very hot.she turnedvehicle off to let it cool off.then, when she turnedvehicle back on and continued to drive,she had blown head gasket.
I aws told that the head gasket failure on this car is a known problem and was being fixed under a silent recall format. I feel this is a safety issue, because of where and when it could happen. The dealer or ford will not pay for this and will not give me any furthur info.
The check engine light was intermittent, and the head gasket failed.tsb 398-4-9 was found in reference to 1998-1995 models are prone to failure.the consumer requested reimbursement.mrscc
Consumer states the 3.8l v6 engine (on the second engine replacement) would over heat while driving, taken to a repairs shop and informed of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.
By ford's service bulletin 98-4-9 issued in march of 1998, they admit toan insufficient engine head gasket seal on 3.8l v-6s which causes coolant to leak into the engine. This is a well known problems as numerous complaints have been received. They should cover the repairs.
Original problem found was defectiveengine head gaskets, continuous overheating after water pump, radiator, hoses, fan and head gaskets were replaced.car continuously overheats when driving even at 15 mph.
Engine oil leak.
Motor mounts failed prior to recall notice.
I don't know exactly when the failure occurred. There was nothing dramatic about it. I simply noticed the heater in the car was no longer working. When i took it in to be repaired, approximately a week or two later, the dealer told me i had a blown head gasket. They estimated it would cost "approx. $1400" to repair it/them. The work request doesn't specify whether one or both were blown, but it does specify that both would be replaced. Ford is aware of this manufacturing defect and that it has existed since 1988. However, ford has only extended coverage for this defect to cars from 1994 on. It was almost 1994 when i bought my car, but it is a 1993 model, and not covered, even though the problem is identical.
Vehcile stalls when putting in gear . Also,it rides rough,has white smoke coming out, and is losing coolant.
When driving vehcle about 55 mph, owner noticed a rattling noise coming from vehicle.when taken to a mechanic, it was stated that the mounts which support the motor broke away from the frame.the mounts has been replaced.
Faulty engine gaskets need replacing.
This 3.8l engine runs very hot and will cause the cylinder head gaskets to crack. The result is that engine coolant enters the engine compartment fouling the spark plugs and using up the coolant. The end result is that there is violent vibration in the engine and if you continue driving, you will destroy the engine. If this happened in traffic, it could cause serious consequences.
I just reported to you about a repair and replacement of the head gaskets on our engine back in 1997 at 95470 miles and now we are experiencing the same issues 4 years later at 157963 miles.we feel as though ford should be standing by this engine and the cost because the consumer should not have to repair and replace head gaskets on their engines every four years.i have tried to contact ford but they are not only not willing but also do not return any calls to us on this matter.i would really like to have some help in having ford stand for their products. I also am aware of a recall for the same problems on their 1994-1995 engines; will what about us that have the 1993 doing the same!please help!thank you!
While driving on highway making loud noises, thermostat went from normal to hot. Turned the heater on and nothing happened.pulled up into the driveway smoking very badly, noticed water had been leaking. Popped the hood and the radiator was cold. Had the water pump and heater replaced.
Engine mount failed.
Engine head gasket had to be replaced @ 64k miles and now, 3 years later, @ 96k miles. Service mgr @ dealer said head gaskets should last 100k to 150k miles, but would not fix second head gasket failure for free.ford addressed this issue (head gasket failure.
Engine head gasket blew out at 61000 miles due to poor manufacturing. Please provide further information.
The engine head gaskets deteriorated, water got into the engine & it started to splatter & stall out.
Transmission / head gasket failure.
In 3.8 liter engines, the vehicle head gasket malfunction causing the head gasket to be replaced 2x and it cause engine damage which now needs to be replace.please provide further information and vin#.
Nar 03/03/2003.the consumer had problems with the automatic transmission which eventually had to be replaced,also the brakes wore out prematurely due to lack of a second gear.the engine went out in nov 1997 which was likely head gasket failure.jan 9, 2003 the engine overheatedwhich was diagnosed as a defective head gasket in the replacement engine.
There was also problem with notorious "head gasket failure" i had to have repaired.
Engine head gasket blew out while driving. Vehicle was repaired by an independent repair shop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer vehicle was not under a recall. Due to head gasket failure several other components were damaged.
Ford admits bad gaskets & bolts in their 1988-1995 3.8 liter engines and has had various repair programs, but my vin is presently excluded.a local service manager says ford has repaired "millions" of these engines
Tfi module caused vehicle to stall.
Consumer's complaint concerned the engine head gasket failure for vehicle 2.8l. Current engine gasket problemis the same as the recall for the 1994 & 1995 engine gasketdefects. Dealer notified.
Head gasket failed twice causing engine damage,it seems that all the anti-freeze mixed with the oil ruining the engine.nlm
Recall (98v-323)repair for the engine mount were repaired but are currently failing again. *nlm
Engine head gasket failed, causing damage to two valves within engine. The consumer believes the engine was defective and the manufacturer should reimburse the repair costs.
Engine mounts are corroded. Also, headlights go off without prior warning.
Engine head gaskets have prematurely blown, causing the engine to malfunction. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
Engine coolant leak from the head gasket, coolant in the fuel/oil (?) system (hesitation-rough idle, overheated)- repeair estimation from $1500 to $4000.
Vehicle experiencing problem with white smoke from tail pipe and enginecoolant leakages. Dealer notified, and informed of a head gasket failure. Vehicle was not covered under extends warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
When driving and upon acceleration and decelerationenginewas bouncing back and forth due towearing out the motormounts , and causing the problem. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer stated vehiclewas out of warranty.
Motor mounts failed.
Cracked engine motor mount; also transmission and air conditioner failed.
Car was running rough. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic, and he said it was a blown head gasket. Also,transmission is slipping/ shimmying/ shaking,and popping in and out of gear.consumer said it sounded like engine was going to fall out.when running car for more than 20 minutes, it became very hard to steer and won't turn.consumer feared steering in traffic.headgasket and cooling replaced, but there is still transmission and steering trouble. *ml
At 52,000 miles both engine mounts broke, causing the engine to become unstable.
Consumerwasd traveling 50mph & vehicle started overheating.thermostat was all the way up.mechanic inspectedvechicle & found head gasket blew out.
3.8 liter v6 car head gasket failed.coolant ruined engine.i have just discovered that this is a known problem with the 3.8 liter ford taurus but they are failing to address it with the 1993 ford taurus.we suffered a significant financial loss due to this defect.
Head gaskets failed.
Engine head gasket failure as being reimbursed by ford, cost of repairs estimated at 3,500.00 by lacey ford catskill new york where vehicle was towed to.the cost of repairs far exceeded the value of vehicle.since we were over 300 miles from home, we felt it necessary to lease a new vehicle for a period of 3 years.if the head gasket had not failed we would not have invested in a new vehicle at that time.
Head gasket failed prior to recall notice, however denied.
Engine mount failed, recall on other models with larger size motors, vehicle denied.
While traveling at highway speed of 55 mph noticed smoke from tail pipe and engine overheating. Drove vehicle to an independent repair shop that informed consumer of a blown head gasket. This was the second blown head gasket. First head gasket was replaced at 75,000 miles. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted. *ml
Head gaskets blown; engine needs to be replaced as recommended by ford dealer.
Vehicle was overheating.took vehicle to the dealership, and they told him that heneeded a new head gasket.also,oil light came on and stayed on for a long period of time.vehicle started to knock.knocking continued after pressure switch replaced.a used engine was purchased by owner and dealer replaced original motor with it.*ml
Head gaskets blew when i started car in garage. I had car towed to my regular repairman.he advised me that the problem was not uncommon with tauruses.i contacted ford motor co. Five times by phone and sent two letters with no positive response although my research indicated they were well aware of the problem.
Blown head gaskets; 1993 3.8 v6 engine, 97,123 miles, $1,200.00 fix - engine temperature guageoperated erratically. Dealer (soerens ford, brookfield, wi) attempted diagnosis and returned car to owner with white smoke billowing from tail pipe; dealer informed customer that head gaskets had blown
I am filing this complaint on behalf of the original owner and myself.the original owner had numerous problems with the car (brakes, transmission) prior to selling the car to me.the car was in very good overall condition (except for the engine and transmission)and had been routinely maintained.in march the engine overheated on the original owner, he took the car to a mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a leaky head gasket and / or cracked cylinder head (based on his experience with the ford 3.8 engine).other mechanics, including ford mechanics, give him the same diagnosis over the phone.the original owner was fed up with repairing the car and did not want to sink any more money into the car.the original owner offered to give me the car - i made several recall inquiries with ford about the car and shared the information with the original owner.rather than hope for a future recall they sold me the car for $500 and wished me luck.they told me that they would never buy another ford product.i have not had good experience with ford products myself, but bought the car for my son who will pay for repairing the car.my son is keen on buying a ford and i hope to use this car as a lesson in not buying ford products.
Engine check light went on.temperature guage went to hot, but not in the red zone.checked oil, added half a quart.checked anti-freeze,added a quart. Problem still persisted. Service station tested anti-freeze for exhaust gas. Blue dye turned yellow (positive).
Engine mount recall work denied due to mileage of the vehicle. (#92m77).
The front motor mounts failed. This caused the vehicle to accelerate for no reason. The rear motor mounts had also failed.also, the radiator hose was ripped away.
The head gasket has an internal leak which may cause a loss of vehicle control.common problemplease provide further information. Mjs
Vehicle experienced heating problems, heat would fluctuate between high normal and hot, consumer replaced radiator and thermostat, sometime later problems began again, this time replacing water pump, thermostat for the second time, heat sensing unit, heat gauge, and fan belt, again problems came back and this time mechanic found blown head gaskets, consumer is requesting some reimbursement due to spending money fixing parts that were not the cause of the problems.
Engine head gasket blewout, causingradiator to leak and overheat. Dealer has replaced gasket and radiator.
Head gasket failed.
Vehicle was overheating due to the faulty engine head gaskets. Also,dealer replacedfan/ radiator, and water pump. However, problem still existe, and dealer had seen vehicle7 more times. Dealerreplaced the gaskets.butthe lights on the instrument panel still came on. Also the vehicle still overheated.
The head gasket failed at 65000 miles just like it's doing on the 1994 and 1995 models being covered.this car has the same 3.8l engine.so, i don't understand why ford won't cover it like they are the 1994 and 1995 model years.this was an expensive repair and we want some satisfaction from ford.i've never had to replace a head gasket on any car i've ever owned.please help us.thanks.
Duringa regular check up a technician found engine head gasket leakage.manufacturer said there was a recall on the 1994 ford taurus.
Head gasket, radiator and water pump failed.
Consumer heard a clunking noise when accelerating or decelerating.motor mounts disconnected frombody.
Motor mounts failed causing extreme vibration.
Motor mounts replaced twice. *sd
Heater blew out cold air - had to have head gaskets replaced on 1993 ford taurus. Drove the car about 20 miles and engine started making noise - had to have rod bearings replaced. I was told by ford service mechanic that there are very common problems with the 3.8 l engines.*nlm
The head gasket has a design flaw that causes the vehicle to stall, the design was flawed because the head gasket is between aluminum and cast iron with bolts connecting both metal parts.
Vehicle started running hot.the dealer informed owner that one of the head gaskets cracked.
Bolts sheard off in camshaft, causing vehicle to stall, also noisy engine.
Vehicle hadheating problem.consumer replcaed numerous parts, but stillthe problem exist.heat analyzer machine indicated faulty head gasket caused the heating problems.
I talked to ford of canada over 2 years ago about the oil pan rusting because this is the first time i have heard of an oil pan rusting. Ford motor company did not want to do anything about it. Now the oil pan has rusted through and it is costing me about $ 500.00 to fix the problem. Two years ago is when my 3.8l head gasket story began. Ford motor company did not help me at the time when i talked to them about the problem. Then in june of this year i found out that ford motor company has extended benfits to 1994 and newer ford taurus owners. While i am happy that those owners are getting help that still leaves me out in the cold. I talked to ford in june about the extended benfits and was told to fax in my receipts for the head gasket repairs for them to judge if i would get reimbursed. I did not get reimbursed and from what i can find out no 1993 owners of ford taurus 3.8l did get any help from ford. I do not know how many complaints ford has had about oil pans rusting and leaking but from what i understand they dropped the price on replacement oil pans bacause of the volume of sales.
Both engine motor mountsbroke while driving and the engine raced and went through the hood.
Vehicle kept stalling out before dying out. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic informed the owner that the engine head gaskets had blown. Out. Driver had no prior warning.
Engine head gasket broke,causing coolant to leak onto the engine.ford has extended the warranty on some models; however, this vehicle was not included under the warranty.
Engine head gasket blew out while consumer was driving at 30 mph withoutprior warning.
Vehicle kept stalling out before dying out. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic informed the owner that the engine head gaskets had blown. Out. Driver had no prior warning.
The engine is displaying the same sympyoms as the first head gasket problem.brake rotors are beginning to 'pluse' indicating the need for replacement.transmission indicator broken.ford had a program to repair the 3.8 engine but the 93 models were not included even though the engines are identical.this vehicle has been a real 'dog'.
Possible engine failure caused oil to leak onto the exhaust system resulting in smoke emitted from the right side of the vehicles hood. Yh
The dealer where car was purchased has declined fixing. No safety defect listed in summary.
Engine failure, causing vehicle fire.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
This car has been in for recall work more than half a dozen times. The motor mounts have broken twice, the air-conditioning has been replaced twice, the head gasket and serpentine belt have blown, and the cooling fan is still not operating properly. The windshield wipers are not operating proper.ly, and the car does not steer properly. When i called the dealership - they said ford is not responsible for repairs after the warrenty period. The dealer told me i have the same engine design as the 94 and 95 taurus. Why will ford not accept responsibility for the repair of this obviously inadequate design? the repair bills on this vehicle have been prohibitive, and this is not a cheap car!
Ford know of pervasive failures in their 3.8l engines from late 80s to mid 90s however they have failed to recall vehicles or make necessary repairs except for 94/95 taurus and windstar.this is an engine problem (head gasket failure) that isn't model/ye
While vehicle was parked with key in the ignition switch but off,vehicle caught on fire.according to consumer, fire started on the right side of the steering column.the front of the driver's seat burned through the back window.
Engine runs hot; loss of engine compression ; and excessive oil usage.
Would be driving 65mph when vehicle stalled out in middle of traffic. This problem has happened twice. Had taken vehicle to dealer, and was informed that problem was transmission.second time informed it was mass air flow sensor andmechanic replaced it.stalling problem still exists.
Engine failed due to bad head gasket caused by cylinder head heat scrubbing between aluminum heads and cast iron block.nlm
I think that ford needs to step up to the plate and now fix below the years of 1994 and 1995.there definately is a problem and they know it.lets ride them and really put some heat on them.make stick up to there slogan that "customer satisfaction is number 1"it should be "screwing our customers is our number 1 priority!!"thank you.no safety defect listed in the summary.
Vehicle stalls in hot weather at any speed, any time. Has stalled at least 20 times, dealer replaced the fuel pump.
Ford will not fix the 93 taurus. Only 94 and up taurus even thought the defect is the same.
When driving consumer notice a noise coming from the engine compartment vehicle stalled. Also, smoke was coming from the tail pipe.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated head gasket needed replacing. Place provide any further details.
We experienced numerous recalls for safety issues, all of which we had checked at laird noller.the car experienced several other repairs (airconditioner) early in its mileage.at 78,000 the transmission went out completely and totally, leaving our daughter (age 20) stranded 110 miles from home on i-70.we had the transmission replaced at green ford in abilene, ks.costing us about $1900.ten months later the head gasket blew, leaving my husband stranded on i-70.we had that replaced for $900.
While traveling at 55 mph, there were no warning signs, andengine stalled/ cut off.consumer had to coast vehicle toside ofhighway.consumer feelsvehicle will not run in hot weather. Consumplease provide any further information.
While driving the vehicle the engine will stop, and would have to put into park to restart, incident occurs at least once a week. Dealer states nothing is wrong after checking car on the computer, fuel pump was replaced and others diagnosed.
Engine oil leak.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Vehicle stalls intermittently either while driving at slow speeds or trying to accel after stopping, at a light for example.extremely dangerous, especially when it stalls at intersections.have taken it to local dealership (not where i bought it) to have it repaired, paid to have many new parts installed, to no avail.
The vehicle constantly stalls, no mechanic can seem to locate the problem. *cj
The vehicle stalls when the air conditioner is running.the dealer has been notified.
Engine trouble continues after repairs to components.
Previously owned another 1993 taurus that had the same problem before i bought it. No safety defect listed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Started engine, 5 minutes later, noticed smoke coming from underhood, opened hood, fan was on fire, threw snow on fan to put out fire, no warning.
Car was bought from original owner. The condition was excellent, only 69,000 miles on engine. It started to fall apart within 3 weeks, first steering, then transmission, now the engine. According to lemonaidcars.com the 1993 taurus is full of problems. Ford said its not there problem and ref'd to green valley ford this dealership we do not trust. They always add on things to a cars 'problem'.we are not buyin a ford ever again!
Engine compartment fire, vehicle overheated and caught fire while driving vehicle.tt
Vehicle fire due to engine failure.
Engine compartment fire. (attorney for client)*sd
Starter wire attached to starter keeps falling off..first time i was on a highway and my guarding angel was with me and i coasted off the highway and got help.all the other times i would get in the car and it would not start.a tow truck driver took pity on me and told me what the problem was and now i can get under the car and plug it in my self.i have taken it to a mechanic several times.they of course never told me how to fix it.i believe this is a design problem.second issue is the head gasket.dealer diagnosed the problem, getting 2nd opinion since i had it replaced in jan 1997.dealer said it was under warranty under mprogram 98m1 as of dec 1998.ford customer service said dealer was wrong it depended on where the car was manufactured.where do i get more information about mprogram/98m1?i want to get reimbursed for the 1st incident.is the gasket the problem or the engine?
While driving at 20 mph vehiclelost power and oil came out from under the vehicle,and the when trying to make a left turn the vehicle died out.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When driving at any speed and withoutprior warning vehicle cuts off, causing loss of allpower. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause. Please provide any further details.
While drivingvehicle stalls without any prior warning. This problemoccursmostly in stop and go traffic, cause unknown.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle fire.(attorney for client) (1st vehicle of 481926) *skd
On several occasions, the vehicle will stall out in stop and go driving, dealer performed fuel and ignition tests, found coolant was low and recommended to replace head gasket, consumer declined repairs, consumer thinks tfi module is cause of problem, manufacturer notified.
Bought vehicle used.while driving 35mphvehicle it started to vibrate. Vibration would stop,then start over again. Had lost power going uphill.
While driving, noticed smoke escaping from back of vehicle; tempature gauge went up not to overheat range; shut off engine; entire vehicle engulfed in fire.
On two occasions the vehicle stalled without warning, consumer was advised to let the vehicle cool off and to drive without the a/c on, consumer did this in 103 degree weather, mechanic is unsure what the problem is.nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Engine is running very rough,sounds like consumer is driving a truck.
Engine head gasket failure- my family and i were going down the road at approx. 35mph when very suddenly the temp guage went into the red, white smoke was coming from the tailpipe.at that point the car stalled in traffic this was very frustrating not to mention scary my two small children were in the car.when the car was looked at we were told the engine had to be replaced due to bad head gaskets this is an ongoing problem with ford and the 93-94-95 taurus ford has issued an extended warranty on the 94-95 but continues to disregard the 1993 head gasket problem.i have lost a lot of faith in ford products because of this.
Intermittent stalling.
Owner states while driving vehicle their was sparks coming from vehicle which lead to the vehicle catching fire.the cause of the fire was undetermidn due to severity of the fire
Ongoing problem with engine stalling intermittently every 3-4,000 miles, especially in hot weather. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be done until it happened again.
The vehicle constantly stalls, no mechanic can seem to locate the problem. *cj
The head gaskets and motor mounts required repair, due to these failures the anti freeze was leaking into the engine, consumer was advised to replace the entire engine due to leaking.consumer is concerned about the engine being defective to experience these failures prior to the vehicle reaching 20,000.*mjs
I have had nothing but problems with this car.i have only owned it for a year and 1/2, and have already put more money in to it than i will ever get out of it.i do not recommend this car to anyone!i went through in a four week span having the brakes go out, the muffler fell off. The head gaskets blew, the water pump broke and the power steering pump went out.i hate this car!!dt
While driving the vehicle the engine stops.vehicle must be put into park to restart engine again, the incident occurs once a week.dealer states that there is nothing wrong after a computer check.the fuel pump was replaced and other diagnostic tests done. Engine continues to stop. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Owner states while driving on the highway his vehicle stalled, owner also notes that thete was a service bulletin issued for this,but it does not identify the complete problem, contamination of metal was the problem.
Head gasket failed, other taurus model years have recall on component however vehicle denied due to model year.
While driving at 35 mphengine check light came on, engine started smoking, and thencar stalled.
Recall needs to include 93 taurus. No safety defect included in summary.
Possible engine failure caused oil to leak onto the exhaust system resulting in smoke emitted from the right side of the vehicles hood. Yh
When driving or operatingvehicle for more than an hour at a time, regardless of speed,vehicle will begin to shake and stall. Consumer said thatengine could be restarted, but it will not remain running.it is an estimated time of an hour to pass beforeengine will restart and remain running. Dealership will replace various parts onvehicle,but their actions will not correctdefect.please provide any additional information/attachments.
The engine problem is a design problem and should have a recall from ford motor company.there are many, many more 3.8liter engines with this same problem, the consumer should not have to pay for a design problem.
When driving the vehicle the engine gave out and smoke started coming from the engine.
Vehicle keeps stalling when trying to start up.car rumbles when it finally does start. Makes a loud clunking noise when shifting gears.after i start up after a stop sign or stop light, i barely touch the gas and its off in a flash.when i am on the freeway and take my foot off the accelarator, it continues at the same speed for 5 minutes. I checked the cruise control and it was off.the engine sounds like a diesel engine every once in a while.
Car was bought from original owner. The condition was excellent, only 69,000 miles on engine. It started to fall apart within 3 weeks, first steering, then transmission, now the engine. According to lemonaidcars.com the 1993 taurus is full of problems. Ford said its not there problem and ref'd to green valley ford this dealership we do not trust. They always add on things to a cars 'problem'.we are not buyin a ford ever again!
On two separate occasion vehicle stalls out while traveling at hwy speed of 55 mph,vehicle was towed to dealer shop, because it would not restart, 1st. Repairs was replacing the module, consumer was informed that the cam shaft and the distributor needs to be replaced.
While driving and when turning the steering wheel there is alot of vibration. Also,there is a leakage coming from under the engine. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer , and the dealer can't find the promblem.
Vehicle fire.8ak
Engine gasket warped - defective. Caused car to overheat by leaking anti-freeze.
Ford extended the warranty for this failure for same model beginning 1994
This appears to be a known defect.the engine stopped and smke billowed from the hood.we were able to pull safely off the road.
My engine mounts went on or around april 1998 and then again this october.my starter has been replaced three times since april.
I have had an invisible coolant leak for the past 4 years.i have replaced all the hoses and the thermostat three times.this week the car overheated again and the problem was diagnosed as a blown head gasket.i did some research on the internet adn discovered ford has known about this problem since 1998.ford has taken steps to repair vehicles from the 1994 and 1995 model years, but nothing has been done for the 1993 model year.i contacted ford customer service, received courteous service and was told there was nothing they would do for me. Dt
On several occasions, the vehicle will stall out in stop and go driving, dealer performed fuel and ignition tests, found coolant was low and recommended to replace head gasket, consumer declined repairs, consumer thinks tfi module is cause of problem, manufacturer notified.
Vehicle stalls at any speed, has happenedat least 20 times.
Bought the car from estate of deceased uncle who bought the car new from tragresser, car had 30,000 miles.in january, 2001 gave the car to my daughter jessica hopkins, trans went out in february.car is sitting in my drive.no safety defect.
When driving at 60 mph or higher engine check light keeps coming on, and vehicle will die out.
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from engine area.consumer pulled over, anda small burst of flames were noticed that died out on their own. Cause undetermined.dealer has been contacted.
Frequently stalls at various speeds from highway to city; nothing shows on computer at independent garage; have replaced egr system with no change; could this be tfi related?
Vehicle has stalled 4 times at any speed. Dealer cannot find cause.
While driving on highway engine died/ lost power steering and brakes. Puts car in neutral, itallowed it to restart.this has happened several times a day.contacted dealer.has been very cooperative, but not able to find the cause of the problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving about 70 mph stepped on brake pedal andtried to start vehicle, but itdid not start. Then, tried againand vehicle started.once again onroad at a red light engine died. Consumer let vehicle cool down and started it again. It looked like when vehicle heated up engine will die. This problem happened twice.
Other 3.8 l engines of this exact type have already been recalled, this should never have happened. No safety defect mentioned in the summary.
Problem 1--engine light kept coming on; took to dealer and read codes--o2 sensor failing and transmission slippage.re transmission slippage, dealer advised that he witnessed slippage and was cracked piston in transmission; advised me that problem was common because piston was aluminum and are being replaced with steel pistons; now having severe problems with harsh engagements; was told to drive it till couldn't drive anymore before repair--if piston should be steel and not aluminum that piston is defective and that ford should repair at their costs.re: engine bolt, had to have engine mount repaired at cost of $350--info at this site suggests recalll which i never received.i should be reimbursed for cost of defective bolt.
Vehicle continues to cut off in the middle of traffic with no warning, consumer is afraid she will have an accident.
Nobody from ford will help me on this problem that now i know most 3.8 engines have!!!!!!!! no safety defect listed within summary.
Head gaskets blowed oil was changed every 3,000. Miles, water kept a check on was driving home on interstate with 2 year old child when motor started running hot, pulled over cooled off, checked water it eas fine, drove on, when got home was hot again.they have recalled 94 and up motors same as mine, makes it very questionable as to why 93 was not recalled.spent $2,000. Dollars to fix everything. (lots of money to some people).other problem is switch that turns windshield wipers on and off, works some times, sometimes doesn't. Will cost over 200. Dollars to fix (kind of high) , but has to be fixed to keep from wrecking.
No summary included for above vehicle.
Engine failure from headgasket failure at 116500 miles. Transmission failure at 97000 miles broken clutch piston.
When driving at 70 mph noticed vehicle stalling, and the engine shuts off. Also, transmission goes into another gear.
A new engine was installed due to failure which resulted in noise. However on three occasions the motor mounts were replaced at 85,000 / the head gasket was replaced twice at 77,000 miles, engine failure still exits.
The engine o this vehichle hesitates, stumbles or dies completely.
Engine hesitation and stalling continually, replacement of faulty air sensor did not rectify engine problems.mjs
Blown head gasket on 3.8l engine.
Engine malfunction.
Ford has covered this failure for 1994/1995 taurus, but has admitted the problem exists in 1988-1995 ford vehicles.40% of these failures occur between 60,000 and 75,000 miles. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
The 1994 and 1995 taurus and sable have been cited for head gasket failures.i have knowledge of others who have realized similar failures of their 1993 vehicle head gaskets.i feel that these failures represent a significant design flaw and a threat to vehicle safety.obviously i have had repairs made to these components.i feel the manufacturer must be compelled to take responsibility, both legal and financial, for this design flaw.please take action to ensure ford embraces their responsibility in this matter.thanks.gf
Engine light on consumer had egr sensor and map sensor replaced to try to fix problem, however light still illuminates.nlm
While driving the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.when dealer has put vehicle to the computer, it shows that nothing is wrong.
It seems that many other owners of 93 ford tarus have had similar problems...company is only compensating owners of 94 and 95 models...can anything be done to help those of us who have the same exact problem but not the "right" year?no safety defec tlisted.
Dealer and factory refused to repair at no cost although problem is common to this vehicle. Defect is mentioned in 70+ previous odi complaints and has reportedly been subject of recalls in '94 & '95
No summary listed for this vehicle.
While driving home from co to il, hot lite came on.engine turned off and pulled to side of road (int76).2yr old, 10yr old, 2 adults on side of hiway - cars passing @70mph & above.fortunately had a cell phone - still sat on side for 2+hours.new engine,trans, water pump installed 9/99.head gasket leak detected 12/2000 after blowing radiator.radiator replaced by a non-ford garage. Dealer said it was a bad radiator (new radiator had been installed 2 weeks prior-seams burst not rusted).packey webb now repairing head gasket & water pump (failure probably caused by gasket leak same as the radiator).ford will cover the parts but not the labor and will not cover the radiator. Vehicle had been in to a different dealer (joe madden - downers grove, il) several times for "rough running" problems during the full warranty period (of the replacement engine) and charged $115 each time for "diagnosis". "couldn't duplicate customer's concern"ford has acknowledged a problem with this engine in '94 and '95 taurus' but refuses to accept responsibility for the '93.we were fortunate to not be on the highway in dangerously cold weather with the current head gasket problem
I purchased a 1993 ford taurus with 37,746 miles on it on july 8, 2000 for $6957. On aug. 18, 2000 as i was driving on i-75 the engine made a noise and started smoking. I pulled off the freeway to a ford dealer that was right off the exit. It took over 5 weeks to replace the engine. The cost was $5532.27. The dealer where i bought it said if it had happened near them they might have been able to lower the cost a little bit but otherwise too bad. I would like them to help with the cost of the repair as $12,489 for a 7 year old car is ridiculous and i only had it for 40 days. For that amount of money i could have purchased a much newer vehicle. I am a senior widow on social security and can not afford this. I have contacted ford motor company, briarwood ford, better business bureau, consumer affairs. I would like something done about this. I saw all the consumer complaints about the same problem. Ford needs to take responsibility for this problem. Thank you in advance.
Vehicle stalled at traffic speed of 65 mph. Have had 3 other incidents at various speeds.i have taken the vehicle to three dealers thus far and no one will fix the car.i told the dealers that the car only stalls after traveling approx 75 to 100 miles. No dealer has been willing to drive the car long enough to duplicate the problem. I have called ford motor co. Twice to complain and got no help so far.dealers have told me that they have done diagnostics on the car, but i do not believe them because they have not charged me anything. Dealers have kept my caranywhere from 1 to 4 days and done no repairs whatsoever. Every time a dealer has had my car, i have had to initiate all calls to inquire on the status of the car. I got one call in 4 days from clonninger ford here in salisbury. Even on the last day they had the car, they did not call and tell me what the status of repair was. (which was none). I have stressed how dangerous it is to have the car stall in highway traffic but no one seems to care.when i called gerry wood where i bought the car, i spoke to ms. Wood with my complaints. Her answer to me? "that's why people strive to buy new cars rather than used ones."i pointed out to her that the car i bought only had 42,000 miles at time of purchase and that i had also bought an extended warranty to cover any needed repairs. However, my warranty is no good if the dealers will not test or repair the car.she did not seem to care and told me that it was a risk everyone took when they bought a used car and that there was nothing she could do for me. I have had the car to tri-city ford in eden, where it stalled when i was visiting my sister in the hospital. (100+ miles from my home, stranding me). No repairs because dealer could not duplicate the problem after having it three days.i took to clonninger ford in salisbury and got the same results after 4 days of keeping the car.plaza ford, lexington nc kept car for 1 day and didn't even touch it!more......
During hot days this summer and when the vehicle has warmed up, the engine shuts off, it has happened several times at stoplights or stop signs, three times while driving at 50 60 mph. Also the car will not start for several minutes after the event. On occasions it will not immediately start after long drives within an 1/2 hour of parking it. These events just started after the car reached 100,000 miles. I had a tuneup and informed dealer of the issues -no problems found.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
While driving, the vehicle engine caught fire.please describe.
The vehicle stalls at any point when the temperature is between hot and cold. After the vehicle cools down,it will start again. The dealer is not able to find a problem with vehicle.
This is a known problem ford will not address.
I am writing about the problem that occurs while we are driving our ford taurus. The problem is that the car turns off with no warning, and the engine completely shuts off when driving at 65-70 mph in highway/expressway traffic as well as on local streets at 30 - 45 mph. We have reported this to ford and to ford dealership mechanics and they have said they are not aware of any problems such as this.we have to open the hood and let the engine compartment cool down. When the compartment cools down then the car starts right up and runs until it stops again.this is a very dangerous problem. The car just stops in front of other cars and we have to try to pull off onto the shoulder or grass or whatever is there. Something needs to be done about this asap. I notice that other taurus cars have their hoods open when they are driving. I am sure they have the same problem. Ford needs to take care of this problem right away. Our car has been doing this since about 50,000 to 55,000 miles(1999) and maybe before that because we bought it used.thank you for your assistance. Please contact with any news of remedying this situation.
Department of highway safety
While driving at any speedand attempting to go any faster the vehicle just dies out without giving any warning. Vehicle has been in the shop four times and dealer can't find the cause.
Problem was that the car lost all power while driving. We were very lucky not to have caused a serious accident
While consumer is drivingvehicle will start to stumble and hesitate for a few mintues. Then, vehicle will shut off. This problem will only happen in the summer. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find anything wrong with vehicle.
Vehicle would stall at highway speed or when slowing down. Dealer andmanufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle stalled in hot weather. 2 fuel pumps have been replaced & tfi module has been replaced 1 time.
Headlight went out while driving at night, then came back on. Recall was done 2 years ago, dealer replaced the multi function switch. Consumer also stated the vehicle would stall, the electrical control box was replaced, and the cruise control has not worked for the past 5 years.
I had to replace 2 transmissions on this vehicle and one head gasket.i understand there is reimbursement available for 94 and later taurus's for the headgasket.however, 93's should also be covered.
Vehicle would cut off intermittently while driving.dealer was notified.consumer states that fuel pump also failed.
While driving at 40 mph and without prior warningvehicle shut down. Also, consumer had a problem with the alternator, and thinksproblem has returned.*mjs
While driving at 35 mph there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle, and vehicle stalls/cuts off.consumer thinks there is a broken spring.
While driving at 65mph vehicle stoppped, but motor continued to run.
Whiledriving at any speed the vehicle dies out without prior warning.also vehicle jerks.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Engine using excessive amounts of oil.
While driving at 35 mphvehicle started smoking, and the subframe went though the wheel which causeddamage to one tire.
Engine hesitation and stalling continually, replacement of faulty air sensor did not rectify engine problems.mjs
Vehicle fire.(attorney for client) (2nd vehicle of 481926)*skd
Vehicle was purchased in january 1999, and consumer has been experiencing poor performance with the windshield wipers. Vehicle is at dealership at this time. Also, air bag light stays illuminated. Wheneverengine is turned off consumer needs to have a jump start.
Vehicle constantly stalls.
While driving the vehicle the engine caught fire and burnt up. Vehicle was totaled.
Consumer states that engine is erratic and frequently stalls suddenly and unexpectedly, ford can not resolve the problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Front motor mount failed summer of 1998.replaced.on 11/24/98, front motor mount bolt came out and rear mount failed.total failure occured when car was shifted to reverse at a full stop.(large clunk of car).when car was put into forward, car accelerated uncontrollably!!!!large jerk of car as it went into gear.i put into neutral and coasted to a place where i could turn off highway.put into forward again to get off road...another clunck.steam out of engine...no power at all now (throttle did nothing).front motor mount bolt gone, rear mount broken, top radiator hose pulled off engine, power steering pump damaged (had to be replaced), hood dented.throttle cable disconnected, throttle assembly bent (cause of acceleration).two ford dealers and one independant repairman tell me this is normal for tauruses.yet ford say it isn't defective.they say i'm lucky to have gotten 68,000 miles, most fail before 60k.the uncontrolled acceleration very easily could have caused an accident.car reached approx. 35 mph before i put into neutral.
Head gasket is not working.without warning the temperatures started jumping from hot to cold.thermostate was repaired which controled themperature but then smoke started coming out.car has now completely shutdown.
The engine mounts failed, engine clunked each time the transmission was engaged and when starting to accelerate.ford would not pay for repairs when requested despite fact that they had offered a no-charge service program back in 1995 regarding this same part.
3.8 lt. Engines w/ automatic transmission are very failure prone, ford has a real problem and should make it right with all the people that got screwed by these cars.
Driving on crowded highway in 3rd lane uphill with wife and 3 children in car when engine had sudden almost total loss of power and white smoke began pouring out exhaust. Had to go through 2 lanes of heavy traffic to make it to breakdown lane. Engine quit in 1st lane with almost total loss of steering and braking ability. Then had to wait on side of highway for towtruck. Extremely heavy white smoke also blinded cars behind us and made it tough for them to see. I feel head gasket should last at least 100k miles minimum and should not fail so catastrophically. Understand this is very common problem with this engine and ford has a secret owner repair reimbursement program for cars under 5 years/60k miles. Head gasket definitaly should last more than 60k miles. I also feel this hidden warranty should be extended and that this is a serious design defect in this engine.
When driving there is a loud funny noise coming from under vehicle. Also,when opening uphood the serpentine belt was damaged, and the belt kept moving over, causing more problems for the vehicle.
Serpetine belt broke, causing loss of steering while driving at 55 mph. The brakes were applied to stop the vehicle. The dealer has been contacted.
Serpentine belt broke several times, pulley failed two times.
Sertintine belt and tensioner binding.
At 55 mph, heater started to blow only cold air, temperature gauge shot up to red (overheat) zone.car was stopped and allowed to cool down, then proceeded to limp 10 miles home at slow speed.vehicle was then towed to ford dealer.dealer determined the headgasket(s) has failed causing problem.not sure if bearing damaged occurred.no visible water / milky oil present.lots of steam from exhaust.dealer also noted timing cover leaking.i asked dealer to contact ford about cost assistance since this failure nearly unexpectedly left my wife on the side of the road in a very rural area and the fact that this type of engine failure is not normal at only 60,000 miles.per dealer, ford refused to assist me due to mileage / age.i was charged $1343.48 for this repair.i havesince leaned that this failure mode is common for this engine at around 65,000 miles.i believe ford should be required to warranty this defect.ford previous tsb's covering this problem were not broad enough to effectively address all the model years / mileages involved.i do not feel my vehicle being disabled due to a headgasket failure at 60,000 miles should be considered normal by the manufacturer.
Head gasket failure right after i bought the vehicle
Consumer stated that the 1993, ford, taurus was blowing smoke from the exhaust.consumer insistedthat this vehicle was doing the same thing that the mercury sable was doing.
There are alot of recalls on my car and no one will help me.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Exhaust fumes were coming through the driver's side door.
Bypass hose replaced.
Exhaust betweenmuffler and catalytic converter has come apart because there were no clamps, and fumes could enter intopassenger's compartment.this could be dangerous tooccupants ofvehicle.
Vehicle was repaired under recall 98 v 323 000/ subframe corrosionon 03-mar-1999 at victor ford in wauconda, il 847-526-5541. Consumer stated thatremedy has failed. Motor mounts have replaced, as well as exhaust system because engine pipe into muffler was cracked due to constant jerking motion.
Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission.key lock is faulty.i have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also i had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.
The head gasket leaks. Also, the oxygen sensor was replaced when anti-freeze was found on the old oxygen sensor. Mechanic states that thisis a sign ofa defective head gasket, itjust started to leak.but driving will make it worse, and could result in more damage to head gasket and then an engine block.
Front ego sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate.nlm
Engine gasket and oxygen sensor failures.
Replaced enginehead gaskets and o2 sensors.
Engine hesitation and stalling continually, replacement of faulty air sensor did not rectify engine problems.mjs
Oxygen sensors failed. Mjs
Oxygen sensor failed.nlm
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
Oxygen sensor and ignition module failed.
Engine hesitation and stalling continually, replacement of faulty air sensor did not rectify engine problems.mjs
Consumer smelled antifreeze, the dealer replaced the head gasket, timing cover gasket, oxygen sensor and axle seals.nlm
Engine head gasket blewout while driving around for an hour at approximately 35 mph on city roads.dealership replaced leaking head gasket and valve cover gasket, and o2 sensor due to coolant contamination. Also,thermostat and spark plugs were replaced.please provide any additional information.
Fuel pump failure, vehicle seized without prior warning.ttconsumer also had 02 sensor replaced.
Thermostat, oxygen sensor and wiper switch failed.
Vehicle stalls intermittently, mostly below 50 mph. Dealer cannot find a cause. Consumer stated that after 12 miles drive, the engine blew and a white whipped cram like substance came out from under the hood. The vehicle stalls while driving at low speeds also at idle and it was hard to start due to integrated control module relay failure. The check engine light came on because o2 sensor was damaged from coolant contamination. The vehicle smells of coolant due to radiator leak.
Air bypass valve failed causing the vehicle to stall out when idling.nlm
Consumer stated the head gaskets are going bad again, vehicle was not running properly and coolant fluid was in the combustion chambers, had gaskets replaced two years ago,contacted dealer, and dealer stated warranty expired. . consumer stated after dealer replaced gaskets, check engine light came on, radiator failed, idle air control motor, pcv failed, fuel injector seal, ignition module,starter motor, and exhaust gas recalculation (egr) failed. *yd
Egr valve failed.nlm
A/c lineblew out, causing white smoke to enter inside of vehicle, also replaced muffler.
Carbon monoxide fumes entering vehicle.
Exhaust system failure.
Broken engine mounts. Also broke exhaust pipe and water hose
The air conditioning system was replaced on two occasions.
Air conditioning completely failed.
Air conditioning failed.nlm
The 1994 and 1995 taurus and sable have been cited for head gasket failures.i have knowledge of others who have realized similar failures of their 1993 vehicle head gaskets.i feel that these failures represent a significant design flaw and a threat to vehicle safety.obviously i have had repairs made to these components.i feel the manufacturer must be compelled to take responsibility, both legal and financial, for this design flaw.please take action to ensure ford embraces their responsibility in this matter.thanks.gf
Air conditioner failed due to leak in the compressor crimp.
Air conditioning system fixed on two occasions. *mjs
Air conditioner failed due to leak in the compressor crimp.
Air conditioning system failed.*mjs
Manifold hose assembly pipe in the air conditioner unit failed due to rust, the a/c unit was damaged due to failure.
Repairman said problem with a/c due to inadequate clearance from ground.same with oil and transmission pans?
Air conditioning is broken, wife has asthma which is a safety problem if temperatures are extreme.
Air conditioner replaced twice.
Air conditioner compressor failed. *sd
I did mention to my salesperson within 30-day warranty my concerns re: brakes, steering of vehicle, etc. But was told all was well with the vehicle. I'm still skeptical of braking and steering column. I have extended warranties but if you take it to the dealership and they constantly say nothing is wrong with your vehicle but you feel differently, what is a person to do? i'm not an expert (being a woman) but i can tell by its performance that something is wrong and needs an expert's opinion. I feel that this may go on until my extended warranty has expired and then i'll be totally responsible financially. Is there some way to get around the hassles? or do i have to sit by and wait?
Air conditioner failed.
Motor mount failure. Also, replaced air conditioning high-pressure line.
Air conditioner leaks.
This car has been in for recall work more than half a dozen times. The motor mounts have broken twice, the air-conditioning has been replaced twice, the head gasket and serpentine belt have blown, and the cooling fan is still not operating properly. The windshield wipers are not operating proper.ly, and the car does not steer properly. When i called the dealership - they said ford is not responsible for repairs after the warrenty period. The dealer told me i have the same engine design as the 94 and 95 taurus. Why will ford not accept responsibility for the repair of this obviously inadequate design? the repair bills on this vehicle have been prohibitive, and this is not a cheap car!
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
Air conditioning system went out and leaked. Vehicle has beenat repair shop eight times, but dealer can't determinecause of theproblem.
A/c compressor seals malfunctioned.
Air conditioner failed, due to failed hose.
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
Mylar cover on push buttons on climate control panel cracked/fell off, exposing backlight. Ford does not sell replacement buttons, only the entire control unit module, which isexpensive. This problem is extensively documented on listquest, accessible through www.shotimes.com. I have also experienced failure of climate control fan operating on anything but high speed. This is also documented on previously mentioned site.
Engine experienced loss of coolant. Vehicle was taken to dealer , and informed consumer of a blownengine head gasket.vehicle was not covered under manufacturer'sextended warranty.windsheild wiper blades locked in an upright position. A/c compressor locked up and burned up belt and idles the vehicle still leaking coolant after repair was done.
Cracked engine motor mount; also transmission and air conditioner failed.
Corosion of high pressure freon a/c hose at the coupling junction of metal tubing and rubber hose located in front radiator channel support frame.
A/c compressor failed.
Air conditioner line leaks freon. Cause is undetermined. Please describe.
Air conditioner was charged with propane gas which caused vehicle to explode. Consumer is very concerned for safety.
A/c lineblew out, causing white smoke to enter inside of vehicle, also replaced muffler.
Air conditioner system failed.
Opened the ashtray and hot light bulb inside burned finger.
The radio system has a design defect when being used in normal operation.
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
Power antenna failed.
Radio failed.
Antenna mast will not go down.nlm
Headlights went out.fiddled desperately with the on/off switch & got them to come back on.went out several times over the next 30 minutes ... Discovered turning off and back on fixed.suspected it had to do with the heat.over the two month, recurred several times after driving for 30 minutes or so.also found that usually pressure applied to the switch itself and jiggling would bring them back, and discovered i could hold the high beams on. Finally searched here and found 98v009000, which seems to be the same problem.have contacted the local dealer ... But gave them recall 98s01(found elsewhere when looking for replacement part when i had decided that it most likely was in the switch).
Brake light bulb and gear shift bulb failed.nlm
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the headlights turned off sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had surpassed the statue of limitations. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 77,000.
Light switch failed.
Brake light bulb and gear shift bulb failed.nlm
Brake light bulbs blow out excessively.
Left rear brake light bulb failed.
High mount brake light bulb holders are brittle, brown to black due to burning.i have checked 2 other people with the same type of high mount brake lights and they are also showing signs of overheating at the connection. Appears to be much the same problem as the recall on the headlamp switch which resulted in a melted/ burned wiring connection.
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
I was told by ford that the recall was on the 3.8l engine motor mounts, not 3.0l.this caused a significant loss in power and acceleration during rush hour traffic.an additional problem is being experienced with headlights not staying on.again ford says my car does not meet this recall notification.
The headlights aredown.the dealer informed owner that vehicle needs a mounting panel, and will repair at owner's expense.
Headlights go out for brief intervals,orginal part ok; reviseddesign part failed.
Received recall notice (#98v009000) & contacted dealer in late may. Took vehicle in. After arriving, was informed no parts available. Would notify when they were. Checked back few days later & same answer. Has been checkingever since.
Headlight failure,while traveling on the highway the headlights failed for a few seconds and came back on and then went out again.please describe the problem.
While driving in rain experienced headlight failure when went off, for no apparent reason.
Consumer states while 50mph the head lights goes off and on with out warning.ts
Left headlight would get moisture inside the lens, causing rust and insufficient lighting. Consumer noticed all left side lenses are all in same condition, dealer had no explanation.
Headlights go off and on intermittently.also, warning signal sounds even when no lights are left on and keys are out of ignition, leading to the thought of a short in the ignition.
While driving, the vehicle's headlights failed.please describe.
During vehicle operation headlight failure was experienced.
While driving the headlights go out by themselves.
Hit a bump and the highlights cut off,turned on the headlights and the parking lightscame on, turn the lights off and turned them back on for the headlights to work correctly.please describe details.
Head lights wiring harness causing the lights to blink on and off and then finally burnt out. This has happen three times with three different taurus same yr.
Nhtsa recall 98v009000 concerning headlight failure.vehicle description:passenger vehicles.the headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening.the vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals. This recall failed.
Head light turn off during stop or driving condition. The high beams would have to be engaged momentarilyto make the head lights stay on or the steering wheel has to be tilted up and down several times to make head lights stay on. As of this writing, the only way the car head lights stay on is by driving with the steering wheel tilted all the way up, which makes for funny driving.
Consumer complained ofdealernot honoring manufacturer'srecall notice # 98-s-01, headlights,sent 10-june-1998,and informing her of no parts. Consumer would like to know how much longer must she wait before something happens.
Pe96-018 active, when headlights are turned on, will come on.
Ea96-019, headlight assembly failure, when driving headlights go out without warning.
While driving oninterstate at 65 mph headlights went completely out, causing poor driver's visibility.also, headlights worked intermittently.this vehicle was notcovered underrecall 98v009000/ manufacturer's recall 98s01 due to vin. In addition,plug has melted.
Pe96-018; right headlight reflector fell off which resulted in bulb melted casing. Please describe details.
While driving down a dark country road the headlights began to flicker on and off . Dealer has not been contacted.
Headlight housing assemblies need replacement.
Recall date is not including 09/92 mfg date of my vehicle.id#98v009000.
Headlights go and off intermittently.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus.the vehiclereceivederecall regarding the circuit breaker opening.the failure caused the headlights to dim for short periods of time.the contact's vehicle had the same failure, but ford stated that the vehiclewas not included in the recall.the current mileage is 130,000, and failure mileage was 70,000.
I previously reported headlight failure due to a switch problem. I discovered that there is a recall, id number: 98v009000, but it does not apply to my vehicle, manufactured in august 1992. That recall involves a circuit breaker. I think this recall on the cirucit breaker is masking another problem, probably with the switch itself. The recall describes the lights "going out for brief intervals." i see three differences between this description and the problems i, and others, have experienced. First, the intervals are not necessarily brief. Second, the lights may also come on or stay on when the switch is in the "off" position. Third, when the lights are on, they are much too dim. A review of consumer complaints for the 1993 taurus on the nhtsa website showed many similar complaints. So many, that i had neither the time nor the need to review them all. I reviewed about one-third of the complaints and found 20 relating to the headlights. A few referred to the circuit breaker or a failure to honor the recall. Many referred to the headlights going on and off, which may be the circuit breaker, or it may be the switch or some other problem. Some refer specifically to the switch, probably because a mechanic identified the problem or because jiggling the switch can temporarily "fix" the problem, or both--as in my case. At least two complaints, number 507203 and 510254, complain of poor visibility. That is, not lights out, but lights dim. One complaint, number 53127, complains that the lights go out but the vehicle, like mine, is not included in the recall. I think there is more going on here than a defective circuit breaker. Your investigators may have identified that problem and quite naturally thought that it was the entire problem. Something else is wrong. You need to revisit this issue.
Headlight housing assemblies need replacement.
Vehicle parked. Was trying to jump start vehicle with a jumper kit from k mart whenbattery exploded in owner's face. Crackedbattery housing. The vehicle head lithts blink off. *yd
While driving at night head lights had anelectrical short.
Recall 98v009000, the headlight recall in which this vehicle is included and got reimbursed.but 2 years later, the same problem exists which may cause an accident.please provide further information.
Headlights retain heat and moisture.holds in headlights, causing the lights to blow out, problem constantly occurs and the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
The headlights go out at various times without warning, and come back on, causing a loss of visibilty, and all dash lights, and climate control.tt
I know that a recall (nhtsa campaign id # 98v009000) has been done on 1993 ford taurus....i looked this up afteri began having problems with my headlights going off and on while the vehicle was in operation.when i took the vehicle to the dealer i was told that my taurus was not involved in the recall for this problem and would not be covered.i have contacted the ford motor company reguarding this matter and am very dissatisfied.this is very dangerous to my vehicle as well as the occupants in the vehicle.i do not understand how approx. 506000 vehicles were found to have this problem but yet when my taurus also is affected (same year of the recall/same model) it is not covered.i would appreciate if you could look into this matter.
Headlights flickered on and off. This malfunction occurred intermittently every twenty minutes.
Headlights experienced failure prior to recall notice however denied due to age and mileage.
While driving head lights malfunctioned causing the headlight to turn off unexpectedly whichcould haveresulted in visual dififculty and may cause a crash.there is a recall 98v009000 for this problem, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin although it experienced the same problem.
Head light failed, recall on component however vehicle not included due to vin #.
While driving at night, headlights cut off/went out without warning, driver pulled to side of road, turned off lights/turned back on, lights ok, happened twice within 1/2 hour; 1 week later, happened again, impaired driver's vision, driving hazard.
While driving vehicle about 55 mph vehicle started smelling like smoke, and the head lights started blinking.when hitting a dip the lights went off completely.
Headlights started flickering, went out while driving, no warning.
Headlight failure, lights go off while driving pe96-018a.
The headlamps have been flashing and eventually they finally went completly off.
Engine mounts are corroded. Also, headlights go off without prior warning.
This is the problem described in your recall announcement 93v009000. The parts department at my dealer, damerow, knew of the recall and said that the dealer should repair the problem without charge. However, when i contacted damerow service, they could not find the problem on ford's oasis report and so refused to repair the problem. I checked with another dealer. Same negative report. Then i called ford. Same negative report. Ford claims that it has never heard of this recall. Would you please let ford know about the recall and ask them to repair my vehicle in particular?
While driving headlight malfunctioned by going off and on.tt
Headlight failure, electrical short, while driving lost headlights,intermittently go out.
Improper seal on headlights leads to a premature and significant loss of nighttime visibility.i have replaced bulbs but it doesn't help. The problem started when the car was about 4 years old and has gotten progressively worse.the high cost of periodically replacing the entire headlight assembly is impractical as the car ages.i have confirmed this problem with other owners.the car has not been in any accidents.in my opinion, driving this car at night entails a hazard related to the design of the headlights so i avoid doing so whenever possible, but i can't always do so.*la
Headlight wires shorted out, causing failure of headlights/poor visibility. *sd
When the headlights are on for awhile, and heat up they start flashing. Dealer has fixedheadlights under recall 98v009000, but problem still exists.
Please help me on this. No safety defect mentioned.
Headlights quit working while driving at night. Changed from high beam to low beam then lights failed for apprx. 5secs then came back on.
During wet contitions, the headlights intermittently go off and flash while driving.a recall has been ordered ( 98s01)owner notification will begin 4/15/98.owner has contactedthe manufacturer and the dealer.
Pe96-018 active, headlight failure, when driving and turning, headlights go off with no warning.
Headlights flash and eventually go out completely.
Headlight failure, causing poor visibility.
This vehicle falls under the recall (nhtsa campaign id number:98v009000). The dealer has been contacted 15 times and still has made no effort to replace this recalled part. Will contact ford directly next.dt
While driving at any speed, if the headlights are on when you put on a turn signal, the headlights will occasionally go out, leaving you in the dark.you have to either turn them off and then back on or just move the signal control, until they come back on.
Sometimes when driving at night the headlights go off and on . Please describe .
While stationed in germany, headlights go out at night while driving. The only way to get the lights back on, to see, is to pull the high beam switch toward the driver.jenkin & wynne ford dealer says this is not covered by recall # 98s01!your campaign # 98v009000 says it is!the dealer said it wasn't, and offered to sell me the parts to fix the problem.
There was also problem with notorious "head gasket failure" i had to have repaired.
Headlights quit working while driving at night. Changed from high beam to low beam then lights failed for apprx. 5secs then came back on
Pe96-018 active, headlight failure, while driving headlights get get very dim.
When tapping the turn signalheadlights come on. Also thehead lights come on when the switch is turned off. Wiring has overheated.multi-function switch has been replaced, and problem no longer exists.
While driving the headlights goe off and blink on and off.please describe.
Recall 98v009000 and manufacturer's recall 98s01, headlights. Consumer states that the dealer still does not have the parts to remedy the problem.it has been over 90 days and they cannot tell when the parts will be available. Dealer is mac haidford at 713-932-5065.
Headlights would go on and offfirst time, andsecond timeheadlights did not work at all.when contactingdealer,dealer stated that consumer's vehicle was not included inrecall 98v025000.
The lights go out in the middle of darkness and while driving. Tt
We have just read a report in the paper about windshield wiper problem onford taurus. We have had this problem on our taurusfrom the first year of ownership.it has put us in very dangerous and life threatening sistuations. When this problem first occurred ,if at night,the headlightswould go off and on with the failure of thewipers, we had replaced the headlight switch and it was'melted'.....thank you for your concern about this wiper problem.... Please continue with your investigation!!!!
Headlights malfunctioned on/off due to defective switch.
Head lamp switch overheated and failed.
Recall 98v009,due to the defective headlamp switch, the headlightsturn off while in use which may cause an accident.dealer replaced switch 3 times.
Taurus has a melted connector at the headlight switch. Headlights go out intermittently while driving. This is a serious safety issue! nhtsa campain # 98v009000 recalls taurus's dec. 1992 to sept. 1993. My taurus was manufactured in sept. 1992 and is not covered in the recall. It's obvious a 1993 taurus manufactured in sept. 1992 has the same problem as a taurus manufactured in dec. 1992. Did the nhtsa make a mistake and not encompass enough cars. I would like to think the nhtsa would be concerned after reading the other complaints on the 1993 taurus not covered due to the dates, dec. 1992 to sept. 1992. I called ford and the won't do anything because sept. 1992 cars are not covered in the recall. Will the nhtsa correct the defective recall?
Headlights work intermittently.
While driving front headlamp switch connector failed due to burnt out wires.
After driving about one hour with the head lights on, they started to go off and come back on. The consumer stated that this was a safety hazard and calledthe dealer who said based on vin # vehicle was not eligible for the recall.
While driving on a dark road the headlights went out without warning,after manual adjustment, the lights came on.dealer states possible short circuit in the switch.
There may be a potential design defect in the light switch in the consumer's 1993 ford taurus. *ph the part would become so hot that it would melt in the dashboard, as the switch started to go bad, the lights would go off while driving.the headlight switch was replaced for a third time. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
Recall kit for the headlight switch denied due to lack of parts.
Vehicle involved in recall #98v009, headlight switch.consumer contatced dealer to have vehicle repaired and was informed that parts are on back order.
After having the lights turned on for an hour on low beam the metal post holding the switch on gets incredibly hot and the lights go out. I have to pull over park the car shut it down and let the switch cool down and then i can use the head lights again. Very dangerous. If i should need to use thew high beam lights i can only run them for minutes before they go out.
Head lights turn off without notice due to a faulty circuit breaker on the headlight switch.
Headlight switch causes light to turn on and off erratically.
Head light switch failed prior to recall notice.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with the headlight circuit breaker as stated in nhtsa recall 98v009000.this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin.
Headlight switch melted.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus.while driving 30 mph, the headlights flickered rapidly.the failure occurred intermittently.the dealer stated that the headlight switch failed and that his vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 98v009000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch).no repairs were made.the current and failure mileages were 192,000. *updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07
Recall 98v009000, headlight switch recall whichhappened to this vehicle, but it was not included in the recall.on three different occasions, while driving at night all interior and exterior lights went out.finally, the lights went out completely and there was a smell burning plastic.it was determined that the headlight switch and the harness connector had malfunctioned and overheated.the insulation had melted from wires.
When switching from low beam to high beam the headlights will go off and not come back on unless driver holds the switch on high beam.several times the headlights has gone off for no apparent reason. Vehicle has not been seen by a dealer.
The headlights keep going off, dealer claims that they are redesigning the switch.tt
While driving at 75 mph headlight switch light went out, causing consumer to have a blackout.consumer was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road.consumer had to wait until the switch cooled off. When the switch cooled off,consumer was able to start the vehicle back up, but the switch had melted, and the headlights were flashing intermittently.
Headlights go on and off by themselves.
Recall 98v009000/ headlight circuit breaker. A year after the recall repairs wereperformed the remedy failed. Vehicle repaired for a second time at the owner's expense.*ml
Consumer took vehicle in forrecall repair of headlights.while doing the repairs, mechanic discovered that the rear sub-frame mounts were broken. Consumer then had the dealer check for recall on the rear sub-frame mounts. Dealer said that all vehicle's produced after july 1996, were covered by the recall forbroken rear sub-frame mounts, and that the recall was good up to 6 years or 60,000 miles. 98v-009000.
Head lights, instrument panel illumination, exterior parking lamps, and rear marker lamps fail intermittently.
While driving headlights intermittently become inoperable due to a malfunction withincircuit breaker.vehicle not included in recall 98v009000.please give any further details.
While driving at 65 mph, the head lightsmalfunctioned due to headlamp switch/connector overheating.
Headlight switch failed, causing lights to go out while driving.
After driving about one hour with the head lights on, they started to go off and come back on. The consumer stated that this was a safety hazard and calledthe dealer who said based on vin # vehicle was not eligible for the recall.
Consumer requested a refund for a headlamp switch, which failed prior to recall notification.
Recall #98-v-009 / manufacturer's recall # 98-s-01, headlights switch; consumer received a recall notice and been trying to get it honored by lincoln/mercury headquarter sent on june 10, 98, and still unable to get this problem resolved. Manufacturernotified.
Headlight switch defective, causing headlights to flicker off and on/poor visibility *sd
Headlight switch failed.
Recall repair work denied due to scheduling problems.
Recall 98v-0090.00, manufacturer's recall98s01.consumer had the problem before the recall notice was received. Dealer had no parts to remedy the problem. The part has been on order ever since. Consumer cannot drive this vehicle at night because the problem has not yet been repaired.
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
Recall component failed prior to notice, however only partial repair of the headlight switch completed. (98v-009) mjs
Headlight switch defective, causing poor visibility.
Electrical short in the headlight switch, when driving the headlights turn off and on,pe96-018.
Recall repairs not completed due to dealership problems, (98v-009), (98v-094), (98v-323). Mjs
Headlights went out.fiddled desperately with the on/off switch & got them to come back on.went out several times over the next 30 minutes ... Discovered turning off and back on fixed.suspected it had to do with the heat.over the two month, recurred several times after driving for 30 minutes or so.also found that usually pressure applied to the switch itself and jiggling would bring them back, and discovered i could hold the high beams on. Finally searched here and found 98v009000, which seems to be the same problem.have contacted the local dealer ... But gave them recall 98s01(found elsewhere when looking for replacement part when i had decided that it most likely was in the switch).
The headlight switch wiring is faulty which causes the head lights to intermittentlygo off and on.dealer has replaced switch twice which did not remedy problem.please give further details.
Consumerreplaced headlight switch, and requested reimbursement from dealer. Dealer refused because vehicle's vin number did not match manufacturer's nhsta recall 98v-009. Also dealer informed consumer that vehicle's vin does not come under manufacturer's recall 98s-01.
Faulty headlamp switch has also been replaced.
Headlight on/off switch located on left side of dashboard.
Recall component failed prior to recall notice (98v-009). Mjs
Vehicle isincluded under recall 98v009, head lights. The dealer is not able to repairvehicle because the parts are not avaliable.
Headlights switch on and off randomly while driving, sometimes staying off for extended periods of time.the plug connected to the headlight switch is deformed and brown in color due to overheating, which also makes it a fire hazard.
After the recall for the headlights was performed, the problem recurred. Recall # 98 v 009 000
Whenconsumer put turn signals on they do not show in the back of vehicle. Signal light will show up on panel.
Failure on the rear turn signal, the rear turn signal bulbs need to be changed often.
Left front turn signal occasionally flashes faster then normal, while left rear turn signal does not illuminate at all. *dh
Turn signal on rear on driver has a short,electric short.tt
The turn signal/windshield wiper control stalk will not operate properly and the windshield wipers will often come to a stop ontheir own.
Turn signal switch failed.
Multi-function switch failed.
When activating the turn signals the windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable.
The windshield wiper switch located on the turn signal/high low beam switch sometimes does not work. You have to shake the switch to get it to work at times.
Windshield wiper failure; while driving in storm in middle of 8 lane express way, abruptly windshield wiper stopped working due to multi-function switch failure,dlr replaced it, problempersisted, now dlr indicates windshield wiper motor will fail if not replaced.
When tapping the turn signalheadlights come on. Also thehead lights come on when the switch is turned off. Wiring has overheated.multi-function switch has been replaced, and problem no longer exists.
While the windshield wipers are activated and the turn signal is in use, the wipers short circuit which can possible cause visual difficulty and may result in a crash.dealer replaced wiper system, but problem is still occurring.please provide further information.
Windshield wiper motor failed while driving in storm, windshield wipers stopped working suddenly dlr replaced multi-function switch, problem persists; also, dlr says windshield wiper motor will fail if not replaced.
Multifiunction switch failed causing wipers not to work.nlm
The windshield wipers only function on low speed, and if the turn signal is used while wipers are on, the wipers will stop running. Dealer replaced multi functioning switch.
Windshield wipers only work on maximum, lower settings do not work.also wipers fail completely during storms.(qcaw)
While drivingwindshield wipers stopped working intermittently.when the turn signal stick is touched they start working again.this could lead to serious accident as the driver cannot see and has to turn his attention to playing with the turn signal stick.
Short in turn signal switch caused headlights to go out twice.
Headlight went out while driving at night, then came back on. Recall was done 2 years ago, dealer replaced the multi function switch. Consumer also stated the vehicle would stall, the electrical control box was replaced, and the cruise control has not worked for the past 5 years.
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
Vehicle caught fire, unsure of source.tt
Consumer stated the head gaskets are going bad again, vehicle was not running properly and coolant fluid was in the combustion chambers, had gaskets replaced two years ago,contacted dealer, and dealer stated warranty expired. . consumer stated after dealer replaced gaskets, check engine light came on, radiator failed, idle air control motor, pcv failed, fuel injector seal, ignition module,starter motor, and exhaust gas recalculation (egr) failed. *yd
While driving vehicle operates erratically, attempted to fo faster, to go arounda vehicleand vehicle failed to pickup.
I have a 1993 ford taurus 3.0 v6. I have read about the 3.8 v6's with head gasket problems. At just 71000 miles i have the same problem. I purchased this vehicle from my parents, who bought it new. My father is a retired nyc transit authority mechanic, and he was meticulous about the upkeep of his vehicles. Now i am face with an automobile that is nothing more than a huge paperweight.over the last few years it seems that i was just throwing good money after bad. A couple of hundred here, $700 for a complete overhaul of the a/c system, etc. I do not have the cash to spend approximately $1300 on repairs.i was shocked when i went to your website and brought up the information on my '93 taurus. The amount of tsb's that affect my car asounded me. I have paid for repairs to some, and thought others were just age issues. These tsb's that directly affect my automobile included; 93-23-6,94-19-4,94-16-3,96-7-5,96-15-3,95-3-4,96-22-1,93-3-9,&95-19-1. As i stated, this car has always been in my family. Why hasn't ford tried to contact us on any of these issues? on one of these tsb's, we developed a leak in a cooling line. The dealership chaged us $360 for repairs, when we found out that it was supposed to be covered by ford, we were only reimbused $60. Ford said the dealer should reimburse us the balance, and the dealer said that ford should reimburse us. Guess what, except for the $60, we never got reimbused the additional $300. I am at wits end. My wife and i bought this car from my mother a 5 years ago, when our family started to grow. Obviously with just 71,000 miles she does not do a lot of driving. Shopping and work for her are all within a 15 mile radius. But with the loss of a vehicle she has had to reduce the amont of work she would normally put in by 50%.is there any help out there?
While driving the vehicle will stall.the dealer informed owner that the fuel systemwas the problem.
Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission.key lock is faulty.i have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also i had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.
Vehicle caught on fire while driving and blew up.white smoke being emitted from engine.tt
Car was being driven and caught on fire burned up engine .tt
Gas line melted, causing fire. *sd
Consumer complained while driving heavy gas fumes get into the vehicle; a can hear the gas in gas tank sound like it is boiling. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they cannot find anything wrong.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Plastic fuellines unprotected/incapable of withstanding normal road hazards, causing damage/fuel to leak upon hitting rabbit in road.*aw
While driving 25-30 mph vehicle was leaking gas fromgas line undervehicle. Mechanic stated thatgas line was punctured.
Fuel pump failed causing the vehicle to ride roughly and stall intermittantly.
Car stalls without warning. Will restart in 10 min. Fuel pump replaced x2, pump relay x1. Dealer no help.
Abs, when driving at speed of 50mph, virbration when applying brakes in the front end, in for replacement of disc rotors and pads.also fuel pump was replaced due to contamination.
Fuel pump failed.
Vehicle stalled in hot weather. 2 fuel pumps have been replaced & tfi module has been replaced 1 time.
Fuel pump failure, vehicle seized without prior warning.ttconsumer also had 02 sensor replaced.
While driving vehicle in hot weather,itwould start to lose power without any warning. Vehicle would be turned off for 1/2 hour & then restarted. Took to dealership. Mechanic placed on diagnostic machine & found nothing. Gave indication it was fuel pump & that the air flow sensor needed replacing.
Fuel pump failure.
Fuel pump malfunction.
While driving the vehicle the engine will stop, and would have to put into park to restart, incident occurs at least once a week. Dealer states nothing is wrong after checking car on the computer, fuel pump was replaced and others diagnosed.
While driving vehicle stalls, owner was told it was the fuel pump an it was replaced,vehicle seemed to run well but owner noted that therewere several problems wrong with vehicle,costing several thousands of dollars.
Fuel pump failed causing the vehicle to stall intermittently.
To date there have been 7 or more recalls on this vehicle; this car caught fire twice ( fuel pump problem, caused fire and subsequent melting of the wiring harness...!!)this time there seems to be a cooling fliud contamination; car is at mechanic's, i'm waiting for the official diagnosis.
The consumer has been experiencing problems withfuel tank pump. Whenconsumer took vehicle in for service, the mechanic noticed thatfuel pump was completely burned out.this is the second fuel tank pump that has been replaced.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Fuel pump failed causing the vehicle to stall intermittantly.
While driving the vehicle the engine stops.vehicle must be put into park to restart engine again, the incident occurs once a week.dealer states that there is nothing wrong after a computer check.the fuel pump was replaced and other diagnostic tests done. Engine continues to stop. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Vehicle denied recall work on fuel pump component.
Vehicle would cut off intermittently while driving.dealer was notified.consumer states that fuel pump also failed.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. While driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled without a warning. He was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. He then tried to restart the vehicle but it failed to start. The vehicle was the towed to his residence wherehe notified a local mechanic who stated that the fuel pump caused the failure. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 162036.
Fuel pump replaced due to vehicle stalling. *sd
Car stops without warning. All power lost. Fuel pump replaced 3 times, but car still stalls.neither dealer or repair shop know what's wrong. See other similiar complaints to nhtsa at end.serious safety problem because engine failure without warning can lead to accidents.how many have to happen and how many prople killed before ford forced to find problem and recall?see other similar complaints (random sample found): 473027, 524068, 823961, 828464, 832934, 823991, 824595, 824976, 828464, 832934, 958438.
Fuel pump failed.
Was driving 65mph when vehicle suddenly stopped for no reason. Has happened at least 5 times. Been to dealer & placed on diagnostic machine. Informed computer chip orfuel pump at fault & had malfunctioned. Quoted price for fuel pump.
While driving vehicle would stall out. Would have no warning. Vehicle can be restarted.problem is intermittent,would occur mainly in hot weather. Would hesitate while going at highway speed. Taken to dealership numerous times & to an independent mechanic.fuel pump and sensors were replaced, but problem was not resolved.
Fuel pump failed causing vehicle stalling. Mjs
Fuel line gets clogged, causing the engine not to move for several seconds. Engine is on, but it is not given gas to fuel line. Dealer cannot find problem.
Power suddenly disappeared at highway speed, diagnosed as engine failure due to lack of spark caused by worn distributor driveshaft.
Windshield wipers slow downand then quit when placed in high speed. Has to turn off and then turn on again to low speed to clear windows during rain.also,fuel injection system given $900.00 overhaul by ford service paid for by customer since engine intermittently misses/bogs down. Can't afford to spend more on repair.
Fuel relay shorted out and melted the connection to fuel pump, causing vehicle to stop running.
Intermittently while driving 45mph the vehicle will stall without warning which almost caused an accident.took to dealer several times, dealer could not determine problem.
Fuel injector system was replaced.
Vehicle stalls in hot weather at any speed, any time. Has stalled at least 20 times, dealer replaced the fuel pump.
Electrical wires made contact, blew fuse and fuel pump.possible fire hazard. Fracture fuel tank support could result in dropped tank while in motion. Explosion hazard
Fuel tank releases gas fumes into vehicle. *sd
Gas fumes leaking into vehicle, unknown failure.
The fuel shut off valve would shut down without warning. Speed was not a factor. Took to dealer & the mechanic did not check for cause of problem.
Fuel filler vapor tube causes fumes to enter vehicle.
Guages do not work intermittently; interior light stayed on; rear door slipped of the hinges, allowing water into the car
Door lock failed due to pin falling out of unit. Mjs
Both rear door latches failed so doors cannot be opened from outside.*yd
The driver door latch keeps opening up it doesn't hold the door closed station wagon .tt
Both rear door latches failed so doors cannot be opened from outside.*yd
Rear door opened when a child bumped it from inside the vehicle.
Trunk lid flies open.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Transmission pan gasket leaking.nlm
Speedometer system malfunctioned, causing a clicking noise and whenvehicle is operated above 50 mph.speedometer needle will move up and down, andoccupant cannot tell how fast the vehicle is going.dealer replacedspeedometer once.needsto replace it again.also, problems withhead gasket which was part of improvement campaign of 1994 & 1995's.please provide further information.
Speedometer ontaurus and windstar models of ford are bad.why aren't they being recalled?isn't knowing your correct speed a safety concern.
While drivingodometer dropped from 94,000 to 15,000. Dealer says something was burned out on the odometer.
Car will drive when transmission fluid gets hot & jump out of drive into neutral.
Speedometer not working properly.
1st repair was under warranty, new part lasted under 2 years, next replacementwas just under $ 400and itwas wobbly, but couldn't be adjusted any better.new cables were put in, the 2ndtime, the third time, a used cable worked better than a new one.also we had our mech. Install a used speedometer, as the cost was prohibitive, and the dealerwasn't able to fully correct the problem anyway.how can a car eat speedometers anyway?the ticking sound was so irritating, and the needle waverd so much you couldn't tell your speed.that is unsafe, and unreasonable.
Transmission failed.
Transmission started failing
While drivingabove 40-50 mph and hitting any kind of bumps speedometerneedle will jump to a higher speed, and thendriver won't knowat what speed he wasdriving.contacted dealer, and the dealer said they are willing to fix it but at consumer's expense.the speedometer has failed twice and is defective even though the manufactrurer of thevehicle has not issued recall notice yet.
I went to trade in the car and the dealership found out that the odometer was rooled back before it was sold to me. Please advise.
While vehicle was in drive waiting for other vehicles to pass, it just died.vehicle would not movein any gear. Total transmission failure.
While driving, a cracked piston caused the transmisison to suddenly drop out of gear into neutral and stop.
When driving car and stops at light or stop sign, the vehicle does not want to move, seems as if it is in neutral. Repair shop has vehicle and stated transmission problems.dealer is not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Transmission failed due to aluminum pistons.
We experienced numerous recalls for safety issues, all of which we had checked at laird noller.the car experienced several other repairs (airconditioner) early in its mileage.at 78,000 the transmission went out completely and totally, leaving our daughter (age 20) stranded 110 miles from home on i-70.we had the transmission replaced at green ford in abilene, ks.costing us about $1900.ten months later the head gasket blew, leaving my husband stranded on i-70.we had that replaced for $900.
At about 75 mph, on 3 occasions, the transmission downshifted 2 gears. The first time, the car was on cruise control. The last 2 times, it had been on cc. To fix, had to drive on road shoulder for a mile or so, at very low speed, then transmission would shift to "d" again.
While driving 30-40 mph had a direct frontal impact, and driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant who sustained injuries because of the crash. Manufacturer norinsurance companyhave inspectedvehicle. No prior problems with airbag system.vehicle has experienced several engine related problems, the timing cover gasket was replaced and the engine was replaced, after the engine was replaced there were still continuous problems with the engine, the heater hose was replaced, the engine began to stall, and the tensioner pulley and belt were replaced.the transmission was replaced.the battery was replaced.the turbine shaft speed sensor was replaced.
Vehicle occasionally will jerk as if hit in rear by another vehicle.
Transmission rebuilt on two occasions. Mjs
Bought the car from estate of deceased uncle who bought the car new from tragresser, car had 30,000 miles.in january, 2001 gave the car to my daughter jessica hopkins, trans went out in february.car is sitting in my drive.no safety defect.
Car was running rough. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic, and he said it was a blown head gasket. Also,transmission is slipping/ shimmying/ shaking,and popping in and out of gear.consumer said it sounded like engine was going to fall out.when running car for more than 20 minutes, it became very hard to steer and won't turn.consumer feared steering in traffic.headgasket and cooling replaced, but there is still transmission and steering trouble. *ml
Automatic transmission failure.
Transmission failure. *dhz
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
The transmission failed.
On 2 separate trips, transmission suddenly, without warning, downshifted 2 gears. Transmission would not shift up again, until car was stopped, engine shut down, and then restarted..
3.8 lt. Engines w/ automatic transmission are very failure prone, ford has a real problem and should make it right with all the people that got screwed by these cars.
I have taken my car to a transmission dealer in mesa, az, 7 times and they can't find the problem.the car does not shift right in second gear when it is warmed up.it seems to shift okay when it is cold.they have replaced a shift kit, taken apart the transmission several times, replaced a coolant part, valves and other various parts and they don't seem to remedy the problem.has there been a problem with the 1993 ford taurus sho?
Transmission failed. *dsh
Put vehicle in park when driver exited vehicle, it jumped out of park into reverse, lost control and stroke the fence in driveway.
Car has been into holms-tuttle ford on four separate occasions for the same identical problem. The car is a safety hazard waiting to have a accident. The original problem surfaced in dec. 1997. Ford mtr. Refuses to help. I can supply full documentation. Thank you. Ronald b. Borgquist.
I have replaced the transmission 3 times in this car. I am 57 and do not "hotrod" it.
When increasing speed to get on highway, the transmission will sometimes cause the front end to vibrate until the transmission shifts into the next gear. This also occurs alot on inclines.
Automatic transmission failure.
Car was bought from original owner. The condition was excellent, only 69,000 miles on engine. It started to fall apart within 3 weeks, first steering, then transmission, now the engine. According to lemonaidcars.com the 1993 taurus is full of problems. Ford said its not there problem and ref'd to green valley ford this dealership we do not trust. They always add on things to a cars 'problem'.we are not buyin a ford ever again!
My ford taurus suffered an engine problem involving the head gaskets.i went to three different ford authorized repair centers and they each told me that the ford's 3.8 engines always suffer this problem at 90,000 miles like clockwork.i was not aware of this engine's potential for problems, ford never published the routine problems it was having with this type of engine, and i specifically bought this car because of the 3.8 engine.the total amount of work and expenses i had with the engine problem exceeded $2,500.within two weeks, my transmission went out, and the dealers informed me that the problems with the engine caused the problem with the transmission.i was forced to purchase a new transmission for $2,000.
Trans. Shifts down hard when slowing and now wont up shift
At a speed of 25-65 mph the car begins to jump and jerk when trying to change gear once settled into gears the problem stops.dealer was contacted and they stated they could not find the cause.
While driving on the highway andwithout warningtransmission gears started to slip, and there was a loss of acceleration. Transmission needs to bereplaced.
Nar 03/03/2003.the consumer had problems with the automatic transmission which eventually had to be replaced,also the brakes wore out prematurely due to lack of a second gear.the engine went out in nov 1997 which was likely head gasket failure.jan 9, 2003 the engine overheatedwhich was diagnosed as a defective head gasket in the replacement engine.
The transmission failed while driving and without warning. *nlm *dt the transmission failed while at an intersection. The first occurrence happened while going down a hill. The check engine light had come on, and the transmission jerked when shifted.the air mass flow sensor and idle air control was replaced, along with the mlp transmission sensor, and found the lever bolt broken where it passed through the sensor. *scc
Vehicle was pulled into the carport from consumer's home.the gear was put in park and vehicle surged forward.this problem happened three times.dealer claimed that there was no recall for this vehicle.
While taking off from a stop light, vehicle slippwd out of gear/no 1st, 2nd, drive/reverse.
Vehicle was skipping.mechanic states transmission had metal in it,and lack of lubrication caused the defect.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Vehicle experienced transmission failure when accelerating from a complete stop.it was later determined that a piston failed within the transmission.the transmission was rebuilt.*nlm
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failure.
Vehcile stalls when putting in gear . Also,it rides rough,has white smoke coming out, and is losing coolant.
While driving on the freeway thetransmission went completely out with no warning. Owner had to coast to safety. Dealer has not seen.
Transmission failed.
Transmission was acting funny. Did not shift smoothly into another gear. Took to transmission shop for oil change. In the process of chaning oil, some metal shavings & other metal pieces were found in the oil pan.transmission was not repaired.
The first time it went out, i got it fixed for about$2000. Then the day i picked it up, i got about 70 miles from the shop and it started doing the same thing. I checked the transmission fluid, and it was totally dry. Apparently whoever built the transmission--brand new--ford, i guess, didn't seal the bolts properly to begin with, so all the fluid leaked out. I had to drive a total of about 150 miles, stopping every 10 to add fluid. The replacement transmission hasn't exactly failed yet, but i'm sure it got damaged from not having fluid in it.
Transmission slipped out of gear, causing rapid deceleration.
When vehicle is started or moved from drive or reverse it makes a very loud noise also,steering alignment goes out alot. No other signs of problem. No accident or injuries have occurred.
Car was bought from original owner. The condition was excellent, only 69,000 miles on engine. It started to fall apart within 3 weeks, first steering, then transmission, now the engine. According to lemonaidcars.com the 1993 taurus is full of problems. Ford said its not there problem and ref'd to green valley ford this dealership we do not trust. They always add on things to a cars 'problem'.we are not buyin a ford ever again!
When vehicle's gear is put into drive the vehicle jerks forward as if the rear end is lifting up. Dlr has not seen vehicle.
Cracked engine motor mount; also transmission and air conditioner failed.
Consumer states that transmission slipped.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Thecar started stalling.the car just stopped working. It has also almost caused us to get hit when it stalls out and when it was about to go out we alomost caused some accidents.we haft to replace the transmission because it is cracked. Everyone has transmission problems out of taurus.
On one incident, while drving the vehicle will intermittentlyslip out of gear and downshift hard while in overdrive.on another incident, while driving on slipper road conditions, vehicle was put into uncontrollable spin and landed in opposite lane.dealer replaced linkage sensor and problem was resolved.
Automatic transmission failed three times.
The rack & pinion pulls apart and causes the front end to become out of alignment and also causes the vehicle to steer terribly.the right front motor mount burst because it is hydraulic this always happens when the rack and pinion goes out.the transmission also has a defect in the fourth gear ratio and shows on the diagnostic computer when serviced.
Complete transmission failure was due to failed lube tube.engine coolant leak was from the timing cover.right front spring in the suspension is broken.
I think ford should reimburse me for the transm. Replacement and that their should be a recall on all taurus's due to both the transmission and the peeling paint on the exterior, mine is cracked and ready to peel.all dealers do not act in good faith in order to protect their bonuses along with ford executives.if not, ford should have to advertise disposable cars that last up to 30,000 miles or less.any less expensive item the us gov. Would go after without hesitating. These items are major and are the same as an aircraft quality control.isn't there any govt dept that can properly investigate the wrongdoing by ford?there are thousands of these cars withlike problems and nothing has been done to make usa auto makers accountable. If i had a small or large business and continually defrauded the public only for profit,where would you write to me--would i be taking millions home in bonuses or would some system make me accountable? please respond as quickly as possible.
Vehicle keeps stalling when trying to start up.car rumbles when it finally does start. Makes a loud clunking noise when shifting gears.after i start up after a stop sign or stop light, i barely touch the gas and its off in a flash.when i am on the freeway and take my foot off the accelarator, it continues at the same speed for 5 minutes. I checked the cruise control and it was off.the engine sounds like a diesel engine every once in a while.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed and replaced.
Engine head gasket blew out while driving on the highway. Mechanic stated that the head gasket was defective.transmission is going out of vehicle.
While driving at 45 mph and shifting gears, transmission slipped from first to second gear.
The automatic transmission seems to hesitate and stutter when the gears change.
Transmission failed to operate properly without warning. Dealer notified and informed consumer that the transmission was not on a recall.the cost would go to consumer if repaired. .
Transmission failed twice.
Vehicle will keep stalling when stopping, turning left or in reverse and bucks when driving .vehicle stalls due tfi module that is placed too close engine which is causing it to overheat. When the vehicle stall, power brakes fail too. The customer took the vehicle to several dealership but the problem could not be fixed.the transmission also failed prematurely.
While driving at high speeds the vehicle shifts into a lower gear automatically. Please describe.tt
Vehicle had 3 transmissionreplacments/two times by dealer,and thirdby independent repair shop. Consumer believes this condition is not normal. Can someone help consumer in thismatter?*ml
I am filing this complaint on behalf of the original owner and myself.the original owner had numerous problems with the car (brakes, transmission) prior to selling the car to me.the car was in very good overall condition (except for the engine and transmission)and had been routinely maintained.in march the engine overheated on the original owner, he took the car to a mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a leaky head gasket and / or cracked cylinder head (based on his experience with the ford 3.8 engine).other mechanics, including ford mechanics, give him the same diagnosis over the phone.the original owner was fed up with repairing the car and did not want to sink any more money into the car.the original owner offered to give me the car - i made several recall inquiries with ford about the car and shared the information with the original owner.rather than hope for a future recall they sold me the car for $500 and wished me luck.they told me that they would never buy another ford product.i have not had good experience with ford products myself, but bought the car for my son who will pay for repairing the car.my son is keen on buying a ford and i hope to use this car as a lesson in not buying ford products.
While driving 65 mph onhighway vehicle began to jerk and downshift. Vehicle startedstalling asconsumer was attempting to pull over.also,power steeringfailed.
The abs anti lock light keep come on when driving. While driving, the abs light illuminated, consumer stopped in driveway and attempted to stop the engine by shifting into park, however a very loud grinding noise came from the transmission when the shift lever was placed in either neutral or park, power windows would not work either.
Transmission gear failed to shift due to inadequate lubrication.
Transmission - shortly after we got the vehicle, at low speeds 10-15 mph, the vehicle started lurching when trying to shift.this progressed to when driving the vehicle at highway speeds 55-65 mph, the vehicle downshifted suddenly and violently, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly on a busy interstate, which almost caused a rear endmultiple car collission.took the car to 2 different transmission people, and they said the taurus' transmission in all vehicles is defective in that it is made so that the transmission oil cannot get to all the parts causing breakdown.they both said i should get rid of the vehicle as even if i put a new tranmission in the vehicle, the new ones are made exactly the same and the same problem will happen.on nhtsa complaint division, i found numerous complaints about the transmission, yet there has been no recall.because i got the vehicle with 70000 miles on it, for all i know the vehicle could be on its 3rd or 4th transmission.i inquired about getting a used transmssion, and both repair men laughed and said good luck, every taurus still operating has hador needed a transmission replacement and thus there are no used transmissions available.the car bucks and jerks constantlyand violently even at low speeds and because of the abrupt downshift at highway speeds, we no longer feel safe, and so do not drive it on the highway.the window shield wipers fail at the worst times - such as during a downpour when your're driving down the road at night, they will completely stop with no warning, making visibility impossible to even get to the side of the road and stop.i also found numerous complaints of this on the nhtsa complaint site, yet no recall has been made on this.although this vehicle has a lot of miles on it, the nhtsa complaint site indicates that numberous person had transmission complaints of the same type when the vehicle was new (back in 1993) and i feel ford should be responsible before someone is killed.
Transmission problem due to defect in aluminum drum piston.
Transmission failure and slippage make driving the car on a highway unpredictable and dangerous, while speeding up on an on-ramp to a highway, i was almost hit by a tractor trailor because my car could not shift gears correctly.
Transmission failed.
Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and vehicle hadhard jerking,andshut off without prior warning. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
The consumer is having transmission problems.please describe.tt
Warped rotors:after awhile the rotors became so warped we had to put new ones on. Water pump:the car kept overheating and the water pump had failed. Radiator: the original radiator started leaking out all of the fluid. Head gaskets: the heater in the car would not work properly and car would not hold coolant for very long. Fuel pump:the car would not run after driving about 45 minutes. Transmission: it went out on us at the side of road when we were having problems with fuel pump. All of a sudden we smelled something very hot, and it went out on us when the car was running.
Downshifted into 2nd gear at highway speeds throwing occupants forward. Also, transmission balks when accelerating. Forward clutch piston suspected by dealer. Dealer refuses to compensate owner for repair. Numerous similar complaints from taurus owners exist.
Transmission failed.
Trans. Shifts down hard when slowing and now wont up shift
Consumer was driving about 70 mph when he almost lost control of the vehicle.after this happened, the transmission had broken down,leaving vehicle without power.
Automatic transmission failed, needs complete replacement.
When driving the vehicle transmission jumps down into second gear and jerks. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Transmission grinding down to first gear.
When driving at 70 mph noticed vehicle stalling, and the engine shuts off. Also, transmission goes into another gear.
While traveling at any speed vehicle will hesitate like it wants to switch gears. Also, surges forward.took to vehicle personal mechanic. He cleanedconnections,andvehicle ran fineforyear. Currently,problem is happening again.
Transmission --the car had a crack in the aluminum piston.the car would rev when trying to move after stopping at a light, etc.it appeared it shifted into nuetral when the brake was applied.i have read numerous account of this same problem all over the internet.i read there was a recall in 1995 for 1991 models.but if they were still using the aluminum piston, why weren't later models recalled too?also, we still have the defective part.the mechanic said he had done about six of those trans.we live in a very rural area so that seems like a lot.since i have searched the net for this problem i have come across hundreds who have had the same problem.there is a lot of contradictory information out there.now with the air conditioner -- we just had that fixed and i didn't think too much about that problem until i came across several of the same, a leak in metal lines that shouldn't have, while looking for the transmission defect.
After placing the vehicle into park, the transmission made a grinding noise and began to leak.the gear shifter would move afterwards but the transmission would not engage.
Difficulty to shift into drive from park when car is parked on a slight incline.
Transmission: could not get vehicle to change gears. Vehicle would make a loud noise then it would change into a fast speed.at slow speed there was no reaction, just loss of power.
Transmission: taken to aamco 8 to 10 times, told it needed to be rebuilt. It was rebuilt at least 5 times since then. Other times they replaced electrical components and fixed leaks. Just had another leak fixed two weeks ago at robke ford dealer in cov., ky. Transmission still jerks when shifting. Rear noise: sounds like coil spring.i have had nothing but dissapointment in this vehicle, will never buy a ford again!!!! thank you.
Major problems with transmission., vehicle won't downshift or accelerate past 2nd gear.
Transmission failed twice due to ruptured seal.also, while backing out of driveway, coil spring snapped in half,resulting in instability.
Transmission- shifts erratically, violently shifts into low gear at highway speeds(this is not passing gear). Seems to occur only when weather is very hot and have been in stop and go traffic. Ford will not replace the mounts even though a safety recall was issued. Reason - over 60,000 miles, according to the local dealer.
Transmission suffered a catastrophic internal failure of the plenetary gear due to a speed sensor failure.
Tranny and engine needed to be replace at 96,000 miles
While driving at 30 mph and without prior warning the tranmission failed, causing the consumer to get someone to push the vehicle to the side of the road, and the cosnumer lost all power. Dealer hasto rebuilt the tranmission.
Engine failure from headgasket failure at 116500 miles. Transmission failure at 97000 miles broken clutch piston.
Loose screws in transmission shift indicator prevented transmission from shifting gears.
Transmission hydraulics failed.yh
Found out transmission was recalled on some of the 1993 tauruses but told that ours was not recalled by quality ford in independece ks.
Transmission failed.
Transmission experiences slippage, hesitation and erratic operation and noise. *mjs
Vehicle gave no warning of transmission failure. Driver stopped at traffic light and went to accelerate when the car started shaking and chattering; driver tried to shift gears and could not get any gear to work.
I do not feel that either of these things should have occurred with this vehicle. I have driven cars with over 100,000 miles and did not spend this kind of money and time.
I would be glad to e-mail copies of letters in which i contacted ford motor co.their 2/00 recall regarding the head gasket design flaw in the 1.8l v-6 engine doesn't include the 1993 - the same engine design.ford won't even give me a written response to my written letters; they have the local ford dealer call me.i didn't begin to tell you all the other things that have gone wrong monthly (the latest? it's august and i have no air conditioning).i had taken the transmission in while under 75m extended warranty-it was already having problems, but there was no "fix".the blown head gasket was about 5m miles past the extended warranty.please let me know if you require additional data.thanks.
Aluminum drum piston cracked and caused forward gear clutches to burn resulting in transmission failure. Nlm
Vehicle is unable to be shift into reverse or drive. Transmission fails to work. Took to dealer & was told by mechanic a new transmission is required. Replaced it with a rebuilt one & that one failed also.the tsb in the rebuilt transmission is gone.
Automatic transmission failure.
There are alot of recalls on my car and no one will help me.
At 55k miles transmission replaced as well as headgaskets.covered under warranty.at 103k miles headgaskets again an issue with recommended engine replacement by ford dealer.they would not cover any of the work.repeat problem.
Automatic transmission downshifts erratically.owner believes that the transmission reaches a certain heat level and starts downshifting to the point that the vehicle jerks the steering wheel right out of her hands.
Transmission failed with no warning. Stopped at intersection and could not proceed forward or backward.motormounts have been replaced twice in the past two years. I suspect that the faulty motor mounts are also the cause for the transmission.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Noisy transmission. 8ak
Transmission / head gasket failure.
Transmission/ torque converter locked up.transmission has been serviced approximately three times, and problem has been discussed,it cannot be duplicated.no warranty on vehicle. When starting and stopping, taking off the transmission feels as if it is trying to catch.
While driving 25 mph vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.
The transmission in this vehicle has been replaced two times with less than 100,000 miles on the vehicle.the 2nd transmission has less than 30,000 miles on it but is out of warranty according to the dealer.all transmmissions have been replaced by a ford dealer 's service department.i do not believe thata vehicle should have tohave three transmissions to get over 100,000 miles on the car!
Transmission failed while decelerating on interstate exit ramp.the cause, as determined by local ford dealership, was the failure of torque converter.
Transmission failed. *sd
Repairman said problem with a/c due to inadequate clearance from ground.same with oil and transmission pans?
While driving home from co to il, hot lite came on.engine turned off and pulled to side of road (int76).2yr old, 10yr old, 2 adults on side of hiway - cars passing @70mph & above.fortunately had a cell phone - still sat on side for 2+hours.new engine,trans, water pump installed 9/99.head gasket leak detected 12/2000 after blowing radiator.radiator replaced by a non-ford garage. Dealer said it was a bad radiator (new radiator had been installed 2 weeks prior-seams burst not rusted).packey webb now repairing head gasket & water pump (failure probably caused by gasket leak same as the radiator).ford will cover the parts but not the labor and will not cover the radiator. Vehicle had been in to a different dealer (joe madden - downers grove, il) several times for "rough running" problems during the full warranty period (of the replacement engine) and charged $115 each time for "diagnosis". "couldn't duplicate customer's concern"ford has acknowledged a problem with this engine in '94 and '95 taurus' but refuses to accept responsibility for the '93.we were fortunate to not be on the highway in dangerously cold weather with the current head gasket problem
The transmission shifts into neutral whenever i let up on the accelerator, then shifts back into gear hard when the accelerator is applied again. The only thing that slows the car is to use the brakes, it does'nt deccelerate at all justby letting off of the gas pedal (unless going uphill).this is especially problematic when driving down steep hills, because the engine will not hold the car no matter what position the gear selector is in, in fact it will actually increase in speed. The operators manual recomendsshifting to a lower gear when traveling down a particularly long or steep incline, but in this car that particular strategy is totally useless because the transmission automatically shifts into neutral if the engine is not pulling. Even when using the cruise control, if the car goes downhill, the car will just pick up speed by gravity and the transmission then shifts into neutral.
The vehicle would hesitate. Took vehicle to have transmission fluid changed. Mechanic checked vehicle & noticed the front motor mounts were broken.
Dealer made me pay 1000 dollars to make repairs,transmission failed.
The transmission was replaced for the second time.
Car shutters and jerks while driving. Sometimes vehicle will start smoking. Took to dealer and they saidit was an problem with the transmission.
Going into parking lot heard crunching sound, parked, caslled aaa, was towed to service station. Transmission exploded.
Transmission failed. *et
Dealer made me pay 1000 dollars to make repairs,transmission failed.
When increasing speed to get on highway, the transmission will sometimes cause the front end to vibrate until the transmission shifts into the next gear. This also occurs alot on inclines.
Pieces of transmission spider gear spacer found in fluid when transmission fluid drained. *dsh
Transmission slips.
Problem 1--engine light kept coming on; took to dealer and read codes--o2 sensor failing and transmission slippage.re transmission slippage, dealer advised that he witnessed slippage and was cracked piston in transmission; advised me that problem was common because piston was aluminum and are being replaced with steel pistons; now having severe problems with harsh engagements; was told to drive it till couldn't drive anymore before repair--if piston should be steel and not aluminum that piston is defective and that ford should repair at their costs.re: engine bolt, had to have engine mount repaired at cost of $350--info at this site suggests recalll which i never received.i should be reimbursed for cost of defective bolt.
Transmission pan gasket failed.
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While driving approximately 35 to 45 mph and pressing on the brakes to stop at a stop light, then pressing on the gas pedal to go again, the vehicle does not pick up speed right away or sometimes the vehicle makes a loud revving noise then jerksand jumps into the correct gear.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.ak
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Vehicle is very difficult to shift from park.a clunking noise is heard and vehicle vibrates badly upon take off and hesitates when shifting gears.when applying brakes vehicle still tries to surge forward.
Transmission shifts irratically and gives a harsh bump when slowing down.
While driving, vehicle lurches and surges forward, cruise not engaged, dealer suspects transmission malfunction.tt
There is a leakage within transmission. Whenconsumer putsvehicle into drive, there is a very loud hard shift withinvehicle, and when puttingvehicle into reverse,vehicle shifts slowly.
Transmission leak due to broken motor mounts.
Transmission leak.*mjs
When driving on freeway or at high speeds the vehicle downshifts or shuts off. This has happened 3 times. Dealer has not seen.
The engine is displaying the same sympyoms as the first head gasket problem.brake rotors are beginning to 'pluse' indicating the need for replacement.transmission indicator broken.ford had a program to repair the 3.8 engine but the 93 models were not included even though the engines are identical.this vehicle has been a real 'dog'.
The gear shift lever button corroded off. Explain further.tt
Auto transmission shift indicator lever plasticbutton popped out and broke into two pieces, preventing vehicle from shifting gears.
Transmission gear shift intermittently experiences difficulty engaging into reverse from park.
Transmissioninter lock system is not working properly.plastic case that holds wirecracked .contacted dealer.dealer said no campain on complaint.
Transmission failed while decelerating on interstate exit ramp.the cause, as determined by local ford dealership, was the failure of torque converter.
Transmission shift at random on hills, the transmission was rebuilt and a new torque converter was installed, problem still exist. However while rebuilding the transmission both air conditioner lines were damaged, a motor mount and the sub-frame bushings needed to be replaced.
Transmission/ torque converter locked up.transmission has been serviced approximately three times, and problem has been discussed,it cannot be duplicated.no warranty on vehicle. When starting and stopping, taking off the transmission feels as if it is trying to catch.
Consumer smelled antifreeze, the dealer replaced the head gasket, timing cover gasket, oxygen sensor and axle seals.nlm
Rear seal leaked oil requiring replacement .
Forward clutch failure.
Clutch piston gives out while pulling from a stand still, vehicle feels like it's in neutral even when its in gear.
Inner cv boots failed, causing lubricant to spill onto the catalytic converter/fire.
While traveling on the belt parkway in slow speeds, transmission acted normal. As i increased speed, i felt my overdrive gear drop off. Diagnosis-failed differential gear(and new tranny). Bought car with broken motor mount and was told it would be immediately replaced. 5 months later--still waiting. Told it is on backorder, yet it is the motor mount!!
Broken gears in the automatic transmission.nlm
The differential blew up and bent the axle.
Difficulty engaging in first, and reverse gears.tt
Transmission failed twice.
Piece of transmission blew from within blowing a hole through the side of the transmission case, ford will not stand behind the product.
I had to replace 2 transmissions on this vehicle and one head gasket.i understand there is reimbursement available for 94 and later taurus's for the headgasket.however, 93's should also be covered.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failing prematurely.nlm
Transmission failed causing vehicle to jerk severely and would not shift.
When the door is opened and closed the safety belt does not roll back, and the door catches it.the dealer states that it works properly,but it takes too long to roll in.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
The passenger's seat belt cable keeps breaking. Please describe.
While driving with seatbelt on seat belt came unlatched by itself. Dealer contacted.
Consumer says that in an accident the air bags did not deploy. Seat belt broke .
During rear impact, the driver's side seat belt detached from belt buckle. Cause unknown.
Seat belt failed in accident, causing injury.
The rear driver and passenger seatbelt buckles do not buckle at all, , which will not protect the occupant in event of an accident.cause unknown.please provide further details.
Front seat belt latch broke onboth the driver side and passanger side.the spring that that operates the button to lock and unlock the belts broke and you cannot useseat belts because the latch will not hold the buckle as you ftry to lock it on.when i went to ford about this, they said it was not a recall item and that they could not replace them.i had to purchase a complete set of six new latches for the car as they did not sell individual latches.this is crazy as a seat belt is a mandatory safety item and in ny you will receive a police summons for not wearing them.this item should have been replaced by ford at no charge.i know for a fact that this is not an isolated occurrance as my ex-wife has a 1989 taurus and the same thing happened and she had the same results with ford.we both had to purchase full sets of seat belt latches to replace inoperative front ones.this certainly should be the responsibility of ford to provide safety equipment that is mandatory to use. How could i operate my car in ny or anywhere else without a set of operating seat belts?i look forward to your reply to this safety issue that ford has refused to respond to.thank you
Left rear seat belt buckle will not stay fastened.
The consumer has been experiencing problems withseat belt buckles.two out of six ofseat belt buckles broke.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Ongoing problem with various parts failing to work properly. They include the following:engine head gasket blown/one dead engine cylinder needsreplacement/one engine mount broke and other is cracking/power steering makes grinding noises whenever wheel is turned, and seat belt on driver's side intermittently fails to retract.
Car was in an accident and the seat belt didn't restrain, consumer wife had a broken nose car was totaled.tt
While driving driver passed out, hit power pole, air bags did not inflate properly. Also shoulder harness failed to hold driver. Driver suffered head injuries/massive bruises and a broken left arm.
The middle rear lap seatbelt buckle assemly does not lock in the seatbelt properly which wont protect the occupant in event of an accident.cause unknown.
The head restraints on both sides of the front seats are very loose.the posts seem to be pulling out from inside the seat.when driving, the head restraints vibrate because of the looseness.i have tightened the caps at the base of the restraint posts, but this has not helped.
Rear seat broke from bracket, causing seat to be removable from vehicle. Also, when braking from acceleration the front seat moves forward w/o warning.the driver seat moves forward when making a turn also.
Driving vehicle at 50 mph, started slowing down, road conditions bad, hit sheet of ice, spun into median & around median, hit guardrail twice, driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy, seat belt held, seats separated from anchors.
Driver's seat is loose.
The driver seat rocks back and forth upon acceleration and stopping due to in proper installation of loose mounts and brackets.yh
Stranded cable anchored to the seat broke due to fatigue.
Windshield wipers stop in the middle of the window and do not return to normal position. Problem 2 - headrests do not lock in desired position, causes severe neck strain. Problem 3-something caused both left side tires to blow while under normal driving conditions.( dot number: tire size: p205/75/r1 )
Unbrella came in contact with unprotected power seat wiring causing fire.
Power seats and power locks repaired. *mjs
I brought my car to sarasota ford on fri. Sept. 8, 2000 to diagnose a fuel odor, clicking in the front end, and an a/c problem.ford replaced the a/c by removing the dash.after working on it friday, all day saturday (even after closing), and monday, it was ready early afternoon, sept.11.i did not hear from ford, so called i myself to pick around 12::40 pm to pick up the car. I paid for the repairs and got into my car, only to notice the seat adjustment not working right.i didn't say anything then because i also noticed the air bag light going on and off.a mechanic standing nearby helped me by locating dan white, the service writer for my car (and asst. Service manager).dan walked to my car to answer my questions about the light being on.he explained that 'he' (i assumed, the mechanic) didn't notice the light at first, but noticed it later.he explained that the airbag module had been all taped up and that's why the light was on.i informed him that made no sense to me and asked why he had not informed me.he told me he didn't tell me because he assumed i had been in an accident, or taped it up myself.i emphatically informed dan that was not the case!!i confirmed with dan at that time his statement to me that 'he' (the mechanic) didn't notice the air bag indicator light at first, only later.he told me that the mechanic thought maybe he short circuted something and went to check and found the module had been taped.i find it peculiar that dan white did not inform me about the situation until i asked him about it when i was in my car, ready to drive off after picking it up at the dealership.dan said he did not inform me because he .i arrived home, i also discovered the seat adjustment was not working at all and the electric door locks no longer worked.i find it also peculiar that these electrical items (including the airbag indicator light) were all working when i brought my car to have the ac repaired!!is a repair facility required t
Power seat chafed wire to motor assembly to seat and door locks. Mjs
Power seat switch failed causing seat to lock up. Mjs
Drivers side seat failed.
Twice the rear brake caliper has frozen its piston forcing the brake pads to be continuously pushed against the rotor.the inside wears down to the rivets gouging the rotor and overheating,the outboard pad shows no wear at all.
Rotors failed causing squeaking.
Faulty rotors wear excessively causing vehicle to vibrate.
Rotors continually warp after 12,000-15,000 miles.
The dashboard is leakingan unknown residue, like chewing gum,over the brake pedaland got stuck onthe driver's shoe. Dealer notified.
I had the rotors replaced and after only a couple of months the rotors warp causing premature pad wear.i had to the replace pads and rotors at least 2 times a year.
Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission.key lock is faulty.i have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also i had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.
Brakes failed.
Abs brake system kicks in while driving, causing the vehicle to hesitate, then abs light come on, then clock and radio goes off.
The abs warning light is on because the hydraulic control unit has failed. Problem diagnosed by a mechanic but not corrected.
Replaced head gasket and motor mounts, dealer denied responsibility.windshield wipers stuck in raised position for the last 40000 miles.power steering pump replaced twice,dragging rear brakes, replaced once, active again.
Owner has abs brakes.while applying brakes there is unkown vibration coming from left side of vehicle. Owner notes that there have been numerous parts replaced, but problem remains.also, there are other safety concerns with vehicle.
Woman ahead of me stopped in an intersection, i tried to brake but hit her.injured my wrist.steering wheel grip is loose at top, wiggles due to sun on adhesives.
Abs brakes make loud noise when applied. Also pedal goes to the floor of vehicle. Consumer notes pads had to be replaced, but problem remains. Cause unknown.
There was also problem with notorious "head gasket failure" i had to have repaired.
Abs, when driving at speed of 50mph, virbration when applying brakes in the front end, in for replacement of disc rotors and pads.also fuel pump was replaced due to contamination.
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
During vehicle operation. When the abs brakes are applied, the vehicle stalls,also the problem takes place when making a turn.
When coming up to a stop signand going 30 mph on wet pavement, consumer went to apply the brakes and rear ended another vehicle.motor was racing very high.the other driver got out of vehicle and turned the consumer's vehicle off because the consumerwas holding onto the steering wheel and kept her foot on the brakes.
Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision,resulting from brake pedal traveling to the floor, causing extended stopping distance inwhich the driver's air bag did not deploy. Consumer also states that after the vehicle was inspected that failure of the braking system was due to the master cylinder . Please give any further details and also add vehicle identifcation number.
Owner states that rear abs brakes make a loud noise when brakes are used, owner is very concerned about the problem.rear brakes were replaced and several weeks later, vehicle was taken back due to a very loud squeaking and howling in brakes, dealer filed down pads, however stated that they would always squeal because they were rubbing metal to metal, few weeks later all rotors and brakes were replaced, rotors could not even be turned.
We have had problems with the rear brakes time after time . We have replaced the rear brake pads 5 times in the past year and a half and replaced the rotors twice .we have had the brakes worked on numerous times now something else has broken and my wife and child nearly hit another car when the brakes failed.
The rear brakes would lock up or freeze when brakes are applied. Would not unlock.had brakes repaired at least 3 different times for locking up.
The abs anti lock light keep come on when driving. While driving, the abs light illuminated, consumer stopped in driveway and attempted to stop the engine by shifting into park, however a very loud grinding noise came from the transmission when the shift lever was placed in either neutral or park, power windows would not work either.
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Anti lock brakes failed.
Anti lock brakes failed. Mjs
Anti lock brakes periodically activating while vehicle is being driven.
We have had problems with the rear brakes time after time . We have replaced the rear brake pads 5 times in the past year and a half and replaced the rotors twice .we have had the brakes worked on numerous times now something else has broken and my wife and child nearly hit another car when the brakes failed.
Rear disc brakes caught on fire. Notified dealer and manufacturer (ford)
Failure of the brakes, when you apply force to the brakes the vehicle shakes causing the vehicle to lose control of the vehicle when doing 40mph and over.
While driving, consumer applied the brakes, which failed, causing an accident, air bag deployed causing injuries to driver, passenger experienced a broken tail bone and states that the seat belt left bruise marks across her stomach which still causes pain, consumer purchased a 1995 taurus and states the abs experiences same problems as vehicle involved in accident, the brakes lock and then unlock. (police report attached)
Thermostat stuck, blew out the head gasket, and warped the engine head. No warning lights came on,white smoke started coming from the back. Mechanic said it was head gasket. On june 23, 19 99 , power relay was replaced, and currentlywent out again, causing the car not to start.also brakes malfunctioned, resulting inextended stopping distance.
Abs brakes; has had brake problems since ownership. Brake pedal gets soft w/pedal going to floor. Problem reoccurs intermittently not knowing when next failure.
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The abs brakes would kick in & kick out & then would lock up the front wheels. There would also be some skidding. Can feel the pulsation when brakes are applied.
Abs: when making panic stop, brake pedal goes completely to floor; when slowing down, brakes warm, whole car vibrates, hard to stop car.tt
Variable assist steering and/or abs failed.driver touched brakes upon entering off ramp from freeway.vehicle suddenly skidded to left and struck guardrail.driver loss control and vehicle hit guard rail on right.
Vehicles abs braking system has a severe shake when applying brakes causing difficulty in stopping.tt
Owner has abs brakes,he states that his brakes drag and that it slows vehicle down.o wner also notes that the front end shakes while brakes are being used.owner has taken vehicle to dealers,but problem continues.
Abs brake failure, front brakes continue lockup when brakes are applied.tt
Antilock brakes failed 6 times, once causing accident.
Abs brake system kicks in while driving, causing the vehicle to hesitate, then abs light come on, then clock and radio goes off.
On cold start abs brakes warning light illuminates. Once warm light will come on repeatedly. Please describe details.tt
Anti lock brake sensor failed resulting in brakes locking up.
Solenoid valve body assembly failed, causing abs light to come on.
Owner states that rear abs brakes make a loud noise when brakes are used, owner is very concerned about the problem.rear brakes were replaced and several weeks later, vehicle was taken back due to a very loud squeaking and howling in brakes, dealer filed down pads, however stated that they would always squeal because they were rubbing metal to metal, few weeks later all rotors and brakes were replaced, rotors could not even be turned.
Sometimes after applyingbrakes, they don't release. Driver has to lift brake pedal up with foot beforebrakes will release. Dealer was notified about the problem. But, problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details.
Brakes replaced 4 times.
When going down a road braking causes a vibration in the steering.tt
Brake pressure is very low.brake pedal is very soft going all the way to floor, resulting in extending stopping distance.consumer not aware whether front or rear brakes.
Rear brakes are faulty.
Brakes failed twice.
Brakes shuddered upon application.
Car vibrates and shakes while braking due to brakes.
Hydraulic brakes; while in drive stopped, pedal will descend to floor. Dealer unable to determine cause. Please describe details.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Brakes failed twice.
Brakes repaired on two occasions. *mjs
Multiple replacements of brake components, pads, rotors (8 pad replacements, 4 rotor replacements) due to rapid wearing,calipers have also frozen resulting in the replacements of rotors/pads.
After having recall work done on front coil spring,brakes failed completely.owner states she did not have this problem until after recall. Recall # 98v094000.
Brakes replaced.
If brakes applied at 55 mph, front end shakes. *dsh
I recently had new rotors and pads installed on the front and rear of my 93 ford taurus.since the repair the rear drivers side brake intermittently sticks or fails to release. I brought the car back and a new brand of rotor and pads were installed.a week later the brake stuck again only this time it caught on fire.after extinguishing the fire the repair shop replaced the pads, rotor, caliper and load sensor switch ("everthing mechanical that could cause a problem").the fourth time the problem occured, they replaced the brake fluid.the fifth time, i took it to the dealer and they couldn't find a problem.the sixth time it happened (rim so hot the plastic hub cap melted, but at least no fire!) the dealer said everything in the abs system needed replacing (3 components that cost $1600), as well as the pads, rotor, caliper, wheel bearings for a total repair cost of $2000-3000. I never had any problems with the abs system before the first repair was done, and it has 80,000 miles.
Hydraulic brakes; while in drive stopped, pedal will descend to floor. Dealer unable to determine cause. Please describe details.
Brakes replaced.
Vehicle stalls out over 30 and under 50, resulting in steering and braking ability loss, dealer can not locate problem.tt
Brakes grinding/vibrating replaced front pads. *sd
While driving and applying the brakes, there is a noisewhich implies that there is a problem with the braking system.dealer cannot determine the problem.please provide further details.
Brake failed.
I did mention to my salesperson within 30-day warranty my concerns re: brakes, steering of vehicle, etc. But was told all was well with the vehicle. I'm still skeptical of braking and steering column. I have extended warranties but if you take it to the dealership and they constantly say nothing is wrong with your vehicle but you feel differently, what is a person to do? i'm not an expert (being a woman) but i can tell by its performance that something is wrong and needs an expert's opinion. I feel that this may go on until my extended warranty has expired and then i'll be totally responsible financially. Is there some way to get around the hassles? or do i have to sit by and wait?
When applying the brakes the vehicle vibrated and made noises. Dealer replaced brak pads and serviced the rotors.
Abs brake problems; while driving on dry road condtions, at highway speeds, when coming to a stop the brakes pulsate badly, sending a vibration through the vehicle. This has been an ongoing problem for the last (2) years.consumer states failure is defined as brakes pulsating badly on braking from highway speeds of 70 mph down to 30 mph, failure caused by brake discs warping due to caliper malfunction, this has happened twice to this vehicle.
We have had problems with the rear brakes time after time . We have replaced the rear brake pads 5 times in the past year and a half and replaced the rotors twice .we have had the brakes worked on numerous times now something else has broken and my wife and child nearly hit another car when the brakes failed.
While drivingboth front lugs: nutshave broke off for no reason. Problem has occurred more that once . Aldo replaced front brake pads/rotors.owner is very concerned for safety.
Abs, when driving at speed of 50mph, virbration when applying brakes in the front end, in for replacement of disc rotors and pads.also fuel pump was replaced due to contamination.
Brake fluid is leaking from left front wheel, causing a total loss of brakes.
We have had problems with the rear brakes time after time . We have replaced the rear brake pads 5 times in the past year and a half and replaced the rotors twice .we have had the brakes worked on numerous times now something else has broken and my wife and child nearly hit another car when the brakes failed.
Front disc calipers needed to be replaced, excessive wear on front brakes.
Brake caliper bolt failed due to thread failure.
Calipers lock up causing overheating of pads, rotors and brake hoses.
Left front mcpherson strut fractured, also replaced front brake rotors/calipers.
When applying the brakes during moderate to hard stops the pedal goes to the floorboard. Is very spongy andcontinues to fade. The master cylinder has been replaced 3 times since septemeber of 97. Thepads have been replaced several times. Inserts have been put into the calipers,but braking problemcontinues.
Rear calipers locked up caused pads and rotors to wear to the point of no braking capability.tt
Brake calipers sticking causing damage to rotors.
Right rear caliper sticks, causing vibration while braking.
Due to integral design of parking brake corrosion at the rear calipers and rotors.
Brake pads failed.
When applying the brakes during moderate to hard stops the pedal goes to the floorboard. Is very spongy andcontinues to fade. The master cylinder has been replaced 3 times since septemeber of 97. Thepads have been replaced several times. Inserts have been put into the calipers,but braking problemcontinues.
Front disc rotors and pads had to be replaced due to excessive wear at 13k miles.
Brake rotors and pads failed.
Abs brakes make loud noise when applied. Also pedal goes to the floor of vehicle. Consumer notes pads had to be replaced, but problem remains. Cause unknown.
Brake pads failed.
Vehicle's steering wheel and the brake pedal begin shaking wheneverput on brakes. It's very noticeable whentraveling on the highway.
Excessive wear of brake rotors causing brakes to vibrate.tt
Brake rotors and pads failed.
Rotors continuously overheat and warp, causing vehicle to vibrate when pressing brake pedal.
Rotors failed.
Rotors constantly warp.
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake rotors.also when depressing the brake pedal there isvibration coming from the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts.problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
The engine is displaying the same sympyoms as the first head gasket problem.brake rotors are beginning to 'pluse' indicating the need for replacement.transmission indicator broken.ford had a program to repair the 3.8 engine but the 93 models were not included even though the engines are identical.this vehicle has been a real 'dog'.
Warped front brake rotors.
Brake lining and rotors failed.nlm
On several occasions the brake rotors failed, repairs were done, problem still exist.
Front disc rotors warped, causing vibration when braking.
Left front mcpherson strut fractured, also replaced front brake rotors/calipers.
Warped rotors:after awhile the rotors became so warped we had to put new ones on. Water pump:the car kept overheating and the water pump had failed. Radiator: the original radiator started leaking out all of the fluid. Head gaskets: the heater in the car would not work properly and car would not hold coolant for very long. Fuel pump:the car would not run after driving about 45 minutes. Transmission: it went out on us at the side of road when we were having problems with fuel pump. All of a sudden we smelled something very hot, and it went out on us when the car was running.
Rotors failed, causing vibration while braking.
Front rotors have had to be turned constantly, and the vehicle also shimmies while braking.tt
Excessive wear of frontal and rear braking system. Probable cause defective brake rotors.
When rotors get warm they warp, which causes vibration and handling problem, also excessive brake wear.tt
After 30-45 minutes of highway driving, the brake booster "sticks" causing the brake rotors to warp and the car to vibrate severely, resulting in a reduction of steering and braking effectiveness.
Front brake rotors failed three times, causing vibration when brakes applied. *dh
Due to integral design of parking brake corrosion at the rear calipers and rotors.
When applying the brakes, the vehicle brakes are pulsating, had to replace rotors once.consumer responded that this is not his vehicle, he thinks his complaint was regarding an omni in 1990 regarding the failure of a rear axle.
Intermittent failure of windshield wipers to function on any setting.there is often a noise heard from under the i.p.this problem started about 2 years ago @ approximately 15,000 miles. The washers also do not function.additional safety issues with this vehicle which ford motorrefused to do anything about are brake shudder caused by warped rotors & a leaking rack& pinion steering gear.the intermittent operation of the windshield wipers is a real safetyissue.
At 21,000 miles the front rotor was wearing unevenly. Tt
The rotors wear improperly have had them replaced and turned over five times.tt
Rear brakes replaced.*mjs
Brakes failed due to worn rear drum and master cylinder.
Resurfaced rotors due to being out of round. *sd
Brake lining and rotors failed.nlm
Brake line ruptured due to corrosion.brake warning light failed to illuminate.brake pedal descended to the floor with no warning.consumer stated that the brake line failed at the bend crossing right rear subframe due to corrosion. The other diagonal braking system was inoperative.all brake fluid drained from the master cylinder.*scc
Defective brake line rusted through, causingbraking fluid to leak, andresulting in no braking ability which may cause a crash.also, could not shutvehicle off while in use, had to pull the fuse in order to shutvehicle off.due failure of ignition switch.switch repaired.also, engine oil pan rusted through and had to be replaced.*ml
Master cylinder burst resulting in leakage.
Master brake cylinder failed, causing brake fading.yh
Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision,resulting from brake pedal traveling to the floor, causing extended stopping distance inwhich the driver's air bag did not deploy. Consumer also states that after the vehicle was inspected that failure of the braking system was due to the master cylinder . Please give any further details and also add vehicle identifcation number.
Master cylinder failure, replaced master cylinder, brakes were locking.tt
Brakes failed due to worn rear drum and master cylinder.
Master brake cylinder failed, causing brake fading.yh
When applying the brakes during moderate to hard stops the pedal goes to the floorboard. Is very spongy andcontinues to fade. The master cylinder has been replaced 3 times since septemeber of 97. Thepads have been replaced several times. Inserts have been put into the calipers,but braking problemcontinues.
Master brake cylinder failed, causing brake fading.yh
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
When pressing the brake pedal it goes down to the floor and it doesn't come back up . Please describe .
After 30-45 minutes of highway driving, the brake booster "sticks" causing the brake rotors to warp and the car to vibrate severely, resulting in a reduction of steering and braking effectiveness.
Motor mounts replaced. Steering pins replaced4 days after motor mounts replaced, the car catches on file from an electrical short. I drove the car 1 time after it was out of the shop. 11 hours after i drove it, the whole engine was on fire from an electrical short
Wiring harness caught on fire, causing electrical system to malfunction. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Consumer stated she and daughter were trapped int he vehicle, consumer also stated the steering locked up.
Ignition is inoperative.key gets stuck in the ignition & doesn't line up correctly. This makes it very easy to stealthe vehicle.vehicle's air bag & horn are not working relating to this.dealerhas never tried to find a remedy for the problem. Cruise control failed as well.steering system malfunctions.
Car is difficult to control.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Traveling 10mph & made a right turn. Heard a clunk noise. Vehicle steering locked up. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Noticed body mounts had worn out & engine had dropped down.recall 93v106002. Recall repairs completed.
Vehicle stalls out over 30 and under 50, resulting in steering and braking ability loss, dealer can not locate problem.tt
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
Car is difficult to control.
Steering is hard to turn when brakes are applied.tt
Steering problem. *sd
Woman ahead of me stopped in an intersection, i tried to brake but hit her.injured my wrist.steering wheel grip is loose at top, wiggles due to sun on adhesives.
Was driving vehicle & driver noticed the steering wheel was acting up. Was not able to turn vehicle. Hit a concrete barrier and neither air bag deployed.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's hands became stuck to the steering wheel. The contact managed to release the steering wheel and noticed a dark yellow glue or paste like substance coming out of the seams of the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/30/14updated 4/27/2015
While driving could try to make a turn andsteering wheel will make noise.will be hard to steer like it did not have power steering. Dealer told consumer that problemwas with the rack and pinion steering.
Steering noise.
Steering wheel jumps out. Mjs
The vehicle's headlight switch and wire harness, steering column covers, turn signal/wiper switch were replaced.*ph
At 14k mil drive steeringgear broke into pieces and travelled through the engine; oil pump required replacement in addition to the gear replacement; no reason for failure id by dealer
Steering gear binding internally causing the steering wheel to lock up while manuvering a curve resulting in loss of control.
While driving, experiencesd steering malfunction when constantly pullin to right and steering wheel had excessive play at high speeds, making hard to control.
Vehicle experiences intermittent power steering loss causing problems in steering control. *mjs
While driving 65 mph onhighway vehicle began to jerk and downshift. Vehicle startedstalling asconsumer was attempting to pull over.also,power steeringfailed.
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
Power steering burnt out.
This report is made by the onondaga county medical examiners office, 100 elizabeth blackwell st., syracuse, ny 13210, phone 315-435-3163, fax 315-435-3319, reported by inv. Michael s. Birchmeyer.this vehicle was involved in a fatality in which the driver was killed.for unknown reasons, the vehicle crashed proceeded through an intersection and struck a tree head-on in front of a school. The accident was also investigated by the camillus police and theonondaga county sheriffs department.we are forwarding this info to you because we are not sure if there may have been a problem with the vehicle.thank you.
Vehicle experienced many power steering problems including noise, steering pump was replaced once, faulty rack and pinion caused the steering wheel to lock up while making turns replaced three times, variable assist valve was replaced twice.
Power steering on extreme left gets stuckup momenteriarily many times.
The power steering hose broke.
High pressure power hose misrouted from the rack and pinion to the power steering pump, switch worn hole in hose resulting in leakage and power steering loss.design flaw causing chafing.
Power steering hoses are leaking while driving, not a major leak, but a few drips on pavement which will get worse in due time. Dealer recommended costly repairs.
Power steering hose has crack in line, causing fluid to leak out, could cause fire or loss of vehicle control.dealer has ordered parts/kit to relace line/hose.
Ongoing problem with various parts failing to work properly. They include the following:engine head gasket blown/one dead engine cylinder needsreplacement/one engine mount broke and other is cracking/power steering makes grinding noises whenever wheel is turned, and seat belt on driver's side intermittently fails to retract.
Replaced head gasket and motor mounts, dealer denied responsibility.windshield wipers stuck in raised position for the last 40000 miles.power steering pump replaced twice,dragging rear brakes, replaced once, active again.
Power steering pump failed which was replaced.
At 73,000 miles the power steering pump and the water pump had to be replaced.please give any further details.
Power steering pump overheated, resulting in a fire/injury. Tt
I had no resolution on tie rods from dealership at the time this happened, and currently with the failed head gasket at only 48,000 miles, dealership did not know of any problem with this model taurus. I did find this problem with tie rods and and engine cooling system on service bulletins at this web site.
Broken tie rod causing loss of steering control. Please describe details.tt
Steering wheel tie rod broke while driving in residential street.
While driving the lower a-frame bracket separated from the vehicle, causing the tie rod to become warped , andthe rack and pinion steering to rear down.the delear has been notified.
Outer left tie rod and window motor failed.
Inner and outer tie rods failed causing vibration, steering rack failed
Inner tie rod failed. *sd
Vehicle makes a popping noise when steering mainly toright.dealer checked andfound it was front inner tie rod.no cause determined, but cost is on consumer.
Head gasket blew out, and dealer charged to repair it because vehicle'swarranty expired. Consumer believed that the problem was occurring way before the warranty ran out, and the dealer was giving him the run around.wiper motor stops in the middle of the window, dealer replaced multi switch.2 outer tie rods replaced and set toe due to loose steering.
While driving at 5 mph the steering: inner tie rod snappedcompletely off, disconnecting the wheel, cause the fuel line to break open.please describe details.
When vehicle is being driven it would vibrate. The check engine light would come on & stay. Took to mechanic & told motor mounts had snapped & the tie rods were damaged and they needed replacing.
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
Intermittent failure of windshield wipers to function on any setting.there is often a noise heard from under the i.p.this problem started about 2 years ago @ approximately 15,000 miles. The washers also do not function.additional safety issues with this vehicle which ford motorrefused to do anything about are brake shudder caused by warped rotors & a leaking rack& pinion steering gear.the intermittent operation of the windshield wipers is a real safetyissue.
I took m y car in for an oil change and i noticed problems w/ the steering. The wheel would be hard to turn when making sharp right hand turns. I had a friend tets drive the car and he told me that it may be the racket pinion system. I also noticed that there was a problem with the right rear safety belt. I checked the internet to see what recalls there was for ford taurus and i was surprised to see so many that ford hasn't contacted me on. Is this something that i need to contact ford about?
Steering rack and pinion is prematurely wearing.has been replaced three times. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
I will be mailing you a letter sent to mfr. On the problems i have had since 2/8/99 through 12/18/00 on the rack and pinion, and head and timing cover gaskets.
Rack and pinion failed.
The rack and pinion has failed or been replaced 5 times on my vehicle.ford advised us to have the strut plates cut to keep the vehicle in alignment and this did not help either because the rack kept going out ford motor company was notified but they never responded to our complaints it is like the ford explorer major front end problems please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions!!!i have read many complaints for the same problem on the internet but ford still has not recalled this year model.
Car was bought from original owner. The condition was excellent, only 69,000 miles on engine. It started to fall apart within 3 weeks, first steering, then transmission, now the engine. According to lemonaidcars.com the 1993 taurus is full of problems. Ford said its not there problem and ref'd to green valley ford this dealership we do not trust. They always add on things to a cars 'problem'.we are not buyin a ford ever again!
Owner states while driving vehicle he has difficulty in steering, while trying to make a right or left turn the steering locks up. Owner also notes he replaced rack&pinion and still having problems with steering.
While driving could try to make a turn andsteering wheel will make noise.will be hard to steer like it did not have power steering. Dealer told consumer that problemwas with the rack and pinion steering.
Rack and pinion steering blew outwhile driving, reason unknown .vehicle only had 61,000 miles of wear. Beleived this condition was due to a manufacturer's defect. Dealer/ manufacturer notified. Dealer refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Rack and pinion failed.
Car was bought from original owner. The condition was excellent, only 69,000 miles on engine. It started to fall apart within 3 weeks, first steering, then transmission, now the engine. According to lemonaidcars.com the 1993 taurus is full of problems. Ford said its not there problem and ref'd to green valley ford this dealership we do not trust. They always add on things to a cars 'problem'.we are not buyin a ford ever again!
While driving the lower a-frame bracket separated from the vehicle, causing the tie rod to become warped , andthe rack and pinion steering to rear down.the delear has been notified.
The rack & pinion pulls apart and causes the front end to become out of alignment and also causes the vehicle to steer terribly.the right front motor mount burst because it is hydraulic this always happens when the rack and pinion goes out.the transmission also has a defect in the fourth gear ratio and shows on the diagnostic computer when serviced.
Car was running rough. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic, and he said it was a blown head gasket. Also,transmission is slipping/ shimmying/ shaking,and popping in and out of gear.consumer said it sounded like engine was going to fall out.when running car for more than 20 minutes, it became very hard to steer and won't turn.consumer feared steering in traffic.headgasket and cooling replaced, but there is still transmission and steering trouble. *ml
Inner and outer tie rods failed causing vibration, steering rack failed
Weather strip failed.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Cross design of seat frame does not proivide adequate support, causing hip injury.*skd
Passenger's side rear bumper had fallen off. The vehicle was not in an accident or had been hit. Been to dealer & was informed nothing can be done.
Power seats and power locks repaired. *mjs
Power door lock actuator failed causing door lock to be inoperative.nlm
Front locked doors open when the inside handle is pulled.
The bottom of both front doors is made to project towards the passenger compartment instead of being squared like all other cars. When opening either front door, the aforementioned door projection hits me in the front of the leg unless i stand a far distance away.on 3/1/01 and3/5/01 i sustained lacerations on my leg because of thisidiotic and hazardous door design.please require ford to fix this.
Drivers side plastic door panel separated. Please describe details.tt
I brought my car to sarasota ford on fri. Sept. 8, 2000 to diagnose a fuel odor, clicking in the front end, and an a/c problem.ford replaced the a/c by removing the dash.after working on it friday, all day saturday (even after closing), and monday, it was ready early afternoon, sept.11.i did not hear from ford, so called i myself to pick around 12::40 pm to pick up the car. I paid for the repairs and got into my car, only to notice the seat adjustment not working right.i didn't say anything then because i also noticed the air bag light going on and off.a mechanic standing nearby helped me by locating dan white, the service writer for my car (and asst. Service manager).dan walked to my car to answer my questions about the light being on.he explained that 'he' (i assumed, the mechanic) didn't notice the light at first, but noticed it later.he explained that the airbag module had been all taped up and that's why the light was on.i informed him that made no sense to me and asked why he had not informed me.he told me he didn't tell me because he assumed i had been in an accident, or taped it up myself.i emphatically informed dan that was not the case!!i confirmed with dan at that time his statement to me that 'he' (the mechanic) didn't notice the air bag indicator light at first, only later.he told me that the mechanic thought maybe he short circuted something and went to check and found the module had been taped.i find it peculiar that dan white did not inform me about the situation until i asked him about it when i was in my car, ready to drive off after picking it up at the dealership.dan said he did not inform me because he .i arrived home, i also discovered the seat adjustment was not working at all and the electric door locks no longer worked.i find it also peculiar that these electrical items (including the airbag indicator light) were all working when i brought my car to have the ac repaired!!is a repair facility required t
Car has problems since 16,000 miles.new door seals have been replaced and one of the body shops in town said there were more dust leaks then he'd ever seen.can't be fixed.tired of my car looking like i dumped 10,000 vaccum cleaner bags into it.we live on a gravel road, but you have to see this to believe it.talked to others and they do not have this problem.what can i do.can't afford another car and other than the dust leak and some other minor problems,it's been a good car.wish the president of ford motor company could go for a ride with me.thank you for listening.cindy wardle
Right front passenger door is loose.
Doors will not remain open on very slight incline. Door has shut on occupants leg. Please describe details.tt
Guages do not work intermittently; interior light stayed on; rear door slipped of the hinges, allowing water into the car
The door on the driver's and passenger's side would not close properly, and the hinges would poke a hole through the molding. The hinges have been repaired about 8 times. Please provide furhter details.
Consumer had a recall performed on the vehicle about three years ago on the unibody bolts and washers, and the problem reoccurred. The dealer was contacted and stated since the vehicle had already been fixed under the recall there wasn't anything they could dots.consumer was informed that the recall repairs were done improperly. There was also some deterioration of the subframe.*jg
While driving framesseparated ondriver's side.
Vehicle motor mounts replaced, however are not included in the recall (99v-323) which only covers sub-frame mounts, consumer was denied. *mjs
Consumer was told by dealer that since the vehicle is registered in arkansas that it does not qualify for safety recall 98v-323, according to the dealer the problem only concerns vehicle registered in the salt belt.nlm
While driving the lower a-frame bracket separated from the vehicle, causing the tie rod to become warped , andthe rack and pinion steering to rear down.the delear has been notified.
Consumer states that the dealer (ron bortnick ford; upper marlboro, md; phone# 301/627-5600) did not replace the reinforcement plate as states in the manufacturer recall notice.*nlm*mj
Parts will not be available for recall 93v-106.002, subframe mounts for two months.
Rear subframe nut plate replaced under recall, however consumer complains that after the repair the vehicle pulls.(recall# 98s36)
While driving rear subframemounts broke, causing allair conditioning hoses to break, and finally the air coditioner to drop out of place.dealer has been contacted.
Dealer did not replacereinforcement plate as stated inrecall 98v323000 notice. Ron bortnick ford in upper marlboro, md; phone# 301/627-9600. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer received a recall on her vehicle.she contacted the dealer to make an appointment to remedy thedefect,and the dealer informed her that the parts were on back order.
Consumer is not satisfied with recall repair, 2 hour repair was completed in 1.10 min, possibility repair was not completed properly. (98v-323 and 981-002)
Vehicle was repaired under recall 98 v 323 000/ subframe corrosionon 03-mar-1999 at victor ford in wauconda, il 847-526-5541. Consumer stated thatremedy has failed. Motor mounts have replaced, as well as exhaust system because engine pipe into muffler was cracked due to constant jerking motion.
Recall repair work on the sub-frame mounts delayed for four months (98v-323).
Recall 98v323000, appointment on 30 nov 2000 for recall repairs.as of december 5, 000dealer still had car , repairs not completed.
Receivedrecall notice 98v323000 in the mail. Notified dealership. Was informed by mechanic will not repair subframe until june 22, 1999. Owner not happy with that situation.that's taking too long to do a recall. Wants an earlier date.
Recall 93v106002;vehicle has a cluncking sound due to the engine hitting the body of vehicle. Manufacturer states the vin# does not comply to recall.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Traveling 10mph & made a right turn. Heard a clunk noise. Vehicle steering locked up. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Noticed body mounts had worn out & engine had dropped down.recall 93v106002. Recall repairs completed.
Had received recall notice (#93v106000) in the mail. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs on feb. 2, 1998. The recall remedy failed.
Transmission failed with no warning. Stopped at intersection and could not proceed forward or backward.motormounts have been replaced twice in the past two years. I suspect that the faulty motor mounts are also the cause for the transmission.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus.while driving approximately 70 mph, the subframe of the rear corners failed.this caused the steering to lock and nearly resulted in a crash.the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members) in 1999.the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer has not provided any assistance.the current and failure mileages were 113,000.
In july of 2000 i had recall work done on my car, a 1993 ford taurus.the recall was to prevent a catastrophic failure of the engine sub frame.the recall was tsb #98s36.on july 15, 2004 i experienced that major failure of the engine sub frame, loosing control of the vehicle.this loss of control was due to the subframe plate corrosion that was supposed to be prevented by the recall 98s36.i got the vehicle to a local ford dealer (greenway ford, orlando fl.).they refused to honor the recall because it had been done once.i called ford customer service with no results.it is my understanding that a recall for a corroding plate should be a one time permanet fix.if recall work cannot be done twice, then a second recall is in order.
This car has been in for recall work more than half a dozen times. The motor mounts have broken twice, the air-conditioning has been replaced twice, the head gasket and serpentine belt have blown, and the cooling fan is still not operating properly. The windshield wipers are not operating proper.ly, and the car does not steer properly. When i called the dealership - they said ford is not responsible for repairs after the warrenty period. The dealer told me i have the same engine design as the 94 and 95 taurus. Why will ford not accept responsibility for the repair of this obviously inadequate design? the repair bills on this vehicle have been prohibitive, and this is not a cheap car!
When driving on gravel road, a heavy accumulation of dust would enter vehicle with windows up. Would get into the ventilation & on everything inside. Dealer can not find cause of problem. *ml
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph the frame on the vehicle fractured and completely separated from the vehicle causing him to temporarily lose control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic who informed the contact that the frame had corroded causing it to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
While driving at 35 mph consumer heard a grinding noise coming from under the hood. The consumer stopped the vehicle, looked under the hood and found that the engine was sitting sideways.a mechanic examined the vehicle and determined that the sub frame was damaged.
Recalls 98v094/98i-002, front coil springs; and recall 93v-106, rear subframe mounts. These recalls do not comply with thisvehicle becauseof 3.0liter engine. Vehicle has experienced all problems similar to those mentioned in the recalls.dealer is aware of the problems. Problems still exist. Vehicle will be repaired at owner's expense. Provide further information.
Vehicle experienced subframe corrosion. Also,the bolt that attached the mount to the subframe was missing.a recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Recall repair not completed due to lack of parts (98v-323) body mounts. Mjs
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 98v323000/mfr rcallnumber 98s36. Dealer states parts not available, dealer has yet to correct the recall. Please provide any further details.
Recall # 98v323000 ford/subframe corrosion: after having recall campaign completed, suspension became unstable and loud nosies came from vehicle when driving over bumps. Also,vehicle overheated because of a significant amount of coolant leakage. Owner experienced no problems with vehicle before having recall campaign completed. Please provide any further information.
See attached file.no safety defec tlisted.
Consumer has contacted dealer about recall 98v323000/ manufacturer's recall 98s36 concerning subframe corrossion. Dealer refused to repair due to it having a salvaged/rebuilt title.the dealer's refused to do recall job made the vehicle unsafe for the consumer.
2 rear subframe bolts recalled, front left subframe bolt broken but not included in recall. Nm
Engine and tranaxle mounts replaced. Mjs
Recall 98v32300 ford/rear subframe corrosion; dealer does not have parts to correct recall. Owner has been contacted dealership in march and may of 1999.
Consumer took vehicle in forrecall repair of headlights.while doing the repairs, mechanic discovered that the rear sub-frame mounts were broken. Consumer then had the dealer check for recall on the rear sub-frame mounts. Dealer said that all vehicle's produced after july 1996, were covered by the recall forbroken rear sub-frame mounts, and that the recall was good up to 6 years or 60,000 miles. 98v-009000.
Consumer dropped the vehicle off on three occasions to have safety recall 98v-323 repaired, but at close of business the vehicle was still was ready, the last time the dealer kept the vehicle 48 hours for a 15 minute repair.nlm
Consumer is not able to have recall repair completed (98v-323) due to lack of parts. Mjs
Recall repairs not completed due to dealership problems, (98v-009), (98v-094), (98v-323). Mjs
Transmission and motor mounts have separated due corrosion.nhtsarecall 93v-106.002 established, and vehicle does not comply. Repairwork done at owner's expense. Provide further information.
Consumer tookvehicle to dealer for wheel alignment, andtechnician indicated that left sideframewhere the coil spring waslocated cracked.
Vehicle shakes/vibrates, recall on subframe mounts, however unable to have work performed, refused.
Consumer lostcontrol while driving. Vehicle taken to the dealer, and they informed consumerthatsubframe body mount had disconnected. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notice, repairs completed by dealership with additional repairs of the motor mounts, which was not necessary (98v-323). Mjs
When accelerating there is movement from the engine. The engine mounts were replaced under recall # 93v1060002 in 1995 with 56,000 miles. The dealer/manufactureris aware of the problem. The problem has been corrected.
Themotor mounts are rusting and causing the car to jump.
Frame bolts loose, causing noise/difficulty making right turns.
Subframe which supports the engine and transmission dropped out while diving. Steering suddenly became very difficult. Car was pulled off road without further incident. Recall items which were replaced in 1999 had failed again. Ford takes no responsibility for second failure.
Consumer received recall letter.took vehicle in to have service preformed which involved the engine body mounts.service was completed,but did not remedy the problem which has now reoccurred,recall#93v106002.please give any further details.
Front tension strut bushing retainer has pulled out of subframe.i have been told by mechanic that this is a chronic problem with this year taurus. It presents a safety hazard in that wheel alingment will not be maintained in a panic breaking situation.ford dealer has said that the only way to repair is to replace subframe.
Vehicle recall repair work not completed due to dealership problem (98v-323). Mjs
Right wheel is making noise whenever a turn is being made or coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer thatstrud rod/ subframes, and bushing needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While driving heard a noise that sounded like a motor mount, took to dealer and they replaced the mounts, consumer had to take vehicle back within the same year, this time mechanic saidsubframe was cracked.
After dealer installed shields under car per recall consumer noticed banging or knocking noise under car when going over bumps.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus.while driving 30 mph, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the front of the vehicle.the steering wheel moved to the left.the mechanic stated that there was a recall for the structure: frame and members:underbody shields (nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000) and referred him to the dealer.the dealer stated that they were unable to access the recall.as of november 20, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the current and failure mileages were 157,815.
While driving there is excessive shaking. Dearel replaced motor mounts. But rroblem exists again.
When turning the corner the vehicle makes a loud noise. Dealer cannot find problem.
Recall # 98v323000 ford/subframe corrosion: after having recall campaign completed, suspension became unstable and loud nosies came from vehicle when driving over bumps. Also,vehicle overheated because of a significant amount of coolant leakage. Owner experienced no problems with vehicle before having recall campaign completed. Please provide any further information.
While driving and when turning the steering wheel there is alot of vibration. Also,there is a leakage coming from under the engine. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer , and the dealer can't find the promblem.
While driving at 35 mphand withoutprior warning the vehicle overheated and the heat went out. Also,when consumer starts up thevehicle it vibrates alot.vehicle has been in therepair shop three times, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Suspension system (camber shims) failed causing vibration resulting in damage to tires.
Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission.key lock is faulty.i have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also i had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.
Head gasket failure front right spring fracture
Steering wheel feels like it's grinding. Would make noises while turning either left or right. Also,engine head gaskets had blown & needed replacing. The problem with steering wheel happened soon afterwards.
Whiledriving at any speed the vehicle dies out without prior warning.also vehicle jerks.
Vehicle vibrates when driven over 60 mph.nlm
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
Struts failed. *sd
When driving at any speed there is a problem with the steering. Aloud noise is coming from the steering. Whenconsumer is going up a hill, there is a very loud banging sound coming from under the vehicle, and consumer had engine head gasket replaced. Consumer is having a lot of noise problem.
Right wheel is making noise whenever a turn is being made or coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer thatstrud rod/ subframes, and bushing needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Loose front tension strut bushing to ball joint, due to weld failure.
When driving at any speed the front of the vehicle would pull to the right, and the tires are very bald.consumer has the tires rotated every 3 to 5000 miles and can't find the problem.
When driving at any speed there is noise coming from the steering, and there is knocking noise coming fromfront of vehicle. Consumer has been having problems for about six months,and dealer can't determine the problem.
This is the second time the multifunction switch has been replaced.the first time was under warranty at 23,000 miles on 7/23/1996.this switch operates the high beams, windshield wipers and turn signals.winshield wiper motor also needs to be replaced.front swaybar links also replaced at 71,000 when noticed a buckling sound when driving over road irregularities.i understand from other taurus owners that the front suspension is a weakness.
When vehicle is started or moved from drive or reverse it makes a very loud noise also,steering alignment goes out alot. No other signs of problem. No accident or injuries have occurred.
The rack & pinion pulls apart and causes the front end to become out of alignment and also causes the vehicle to steer terribly.the right front motor mount burst because it is hydraulic this always happens when the rack and pinion goes out.the transmission also has a defect in the fourth gear ratio and shows on the diagnostic computer when serviced.
While driving there is excessive shaking. Dealer replaced motor mounts. But, problem has returned. Please provide further information.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Noise from left front wheel/suspensionwhile turning mostly in cold temperatures.
Loose bolts on the front suspension causing noise.
When driving and making a turn to the right or making a turn to the left, there is a loud popping sound coming from the front of the vehicle whenever consumer makes a turn.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus.the front suspension fell out while driving 40 mph.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the coil spring needed to be replaced.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 98v094000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs).the manufacturer was unable to assist.the current mileage was 108,000 and failure mileage was 106,000.
Driving down the road and the right side spring broke. I parked the car and in about two months i replaced the whole strut . When i was done i took it for a ride and went about two blocks and the driver's side spring broke.
Front end noise.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Front end out of alignment causing directional control problems.
Key gets stuck in switch and switch moves without key. Oil leak coming from head area . Engine check light comes on at 65 mph then goes out when you slow down to 55 mph. Front end seems loose when you hit small holes in roadway.
Bought vehicle used.while driving 35mphvehicle it started to vibrate. Vibration would stop,then start over again. Had lost power going uphill.
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus.the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for an oil change and was informed that the coil springs and struts failed and the sway bar was damaged.prior to this information, the contact noticed that the front end was lower than normal.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.nhtsa campaign id number 98i002000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs) was referenced.the current and failure mileages were 150,000.
When driving at any speed and going over abump, there is a knocking noise coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle is pulling to one side.
I find it very annoying that even though there have been numerous complaints and various recalls on this part, the dealer still fails to replacea part they know is dangerous.no safet defect mentione din the summary.
Front end out of alignment causing directional control problems.
When driving and making any turn thereis a clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer states the sound is back again, anddealer can't determine the problem. *ml
Recall work performed on the guard for the front springs, however guard interfers with the movement of the front strut causing noise.
While driving 35mph vehicle started to vibrate. Then vibration would stop, and later start over again. Would lose power while going up hill.radiator leaked and was replaced, dealer also replaced head gaskets.
Noisy front end, replaced struts. 8ak
The front struts growled when turning, repairs were done.
Engine coolant fan, stopped running, causing the car to overheat. Also,fluid would leak out, causing the thermostat to fail. Temperature gauge also had to be replaced.took to a mechanic who claimed that vehicle needed an engine overhall, and new engine head gaskets. Consumer need turning from left to right. Took to dealerand they said strut needed to be replaced in order for the noise to stop.
Strut mount plates worn out.
Left front mcpherson strut fractured, also replaced front brake rotors/calipers.
Steering felt clunky during normal turning.per a service bulletin, spacers were required to be installed on top of the strut bearing.
Front spring and front struts failed.
When driving and making a turn there was a noise in the car,took to dealer and he said it was the strut bearings, car has 27,000 mile
While driving vehicle felt like something was pulling,smelled rubber burning from coil sitting on tire, consumer pulled over, and parked vehicle. Mechanic said consumer had to have hit a big hole to have this problem occur.consumer stated there were no holes hit at all. Both front struts, coil springs and strut bearingswerereplaced.
The front shock absorber broke, causing the vehicle to pull to the side, and it made the car hard to drive.
Front spring and front struts failed.
While driving front coil spring broke,puncturingfront passenger ,causing a collision. A recall has been issued on the make and model. However,this vehiclewas not included due tovin. The manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Consumer experiencing problem with dealer honoring mfr. Recall # 98s-15/ 98m-02 : ford/ front coil springs. Dealer informed consumer that ran out of parts and has them on order. Did not know when they would be in, and they have lots other consumers before her,and was not able to give consumer an approximatetime for repairs.
Recall 98 i 002 000/front coil springs: left front coil spring broke while vehicle wasparked. Dealer was notified, and informed consumerthatvehicle was not covered under recall campaign. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Coil spring fracture causing left front tire to wear, recall notice recieved after incident, however being denied.
While crossing a set of railroad tracks there was a loud bang and a drop in the right front of the car.i proceeded about 1000 feet to where i work and parked.when i went to leave that night, there was a loud groaning from the car as i started to move it.i looked under the carand found part of the spring lodged against the tire, preventing it from being able to be driven.i had the car towed to the local firestone dealership for repair.the damage was repaired by firestone dealership.they stated the coil spring was corroded and broke in two, damaging the strut and breaking the strut bearing plate.i later found outford had recalled some taurus models for this exact problem.i contacted ford who stated my car was not covered by the recall notice.they would not say why not but referred me to the local ford dealer concerning two additional recalls that do aply to my car.the information about campaign id 98i002000 and 98v094000 stated 281000 cars could be affected by this problem.mine defenitelyhad this problem while ford is denying any responsibility.
Took vehicle in for inspection while there was informed that bothfront coil springs were cracked & needed replacement before vehicle could pass inspection.
Front coil springs fractured without warning.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (98i-002- suspension: solid front spring coil) on three occasions, which caused tire to completely shred and extensive damage to vehicle, prior to notification.
Front spring broke and punctured the front tire.
While driving 20 25 mphfront coil spring broke on driverside caused tire to blowout.
While parkingvehicle made a banging noise, consumer tried to drive vehicle, it would not move becausecoil spring snapped in half, and was pushing against tire vehicle would not move.consumer has contacted dealer.please provide any further information.
The front coil spring broke, a recall notification was previously sent regarding possible failure due to defective part, however manufacturer did not have replacement part available at that time, follow up notification was never received prior to failure notifying consumer that parts was available ( 98v-094).yh
Right front coil spring broke while driving on local road.had it repaired at local nearby service station.right tie rod was ruined too.this spring had been replaced by the ford dealer as part of a safety recall in 1998.
While backing up consumer heard a noise, then,front end of vehicle dropped down. Right front coil spring had broken,there is a recall 98i002000, but according to ford this vehicle not affected.
While driving 5 mph, the front coil spring was cut into the tire and caused a tire blowout. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. Recall# 98i002000.the consumer's son was driving when the incident occurred and assumed that the tire was the problem until the other side blew out.the service dealer found that the front coil springs had broken and had cut into the tires.later, a trusted mechanic of the consumer's found that the spring catcher bracket that was installed by ford had failed to prevent the broken spring from puncturing the tire.(the stop gag measure did not work properly to rectify the defective coils) *sc
Front springs failed.
Our '93 taurus broke a coil spring at 30k miles and the other at 40k. I paid to have both repairs done. I wrote to ford to complain which didn't help any. Now the car has been recalled. I have been waiting since july'98 to be reimbursed which ford said they would do in the recall letter. I also had the protective shields added as recommended in the recall at no charge. Now i can't get the dealer to remove them. Every time the body sways, such as going over a dip in the road, it causes a loud banging noise. I suspect the shields are bottoming out on the tires. They are suppose to protect the tire from a puncture in case the coil spring breaks. Again i tried to call ford headquarters but all i got was a clerk with no apparent authority to do anything. Also i have had problems with the rear suspension also at 49k miles. Both rear sway bars had to be replaced and i had a broken right rear link whatever that is.
Spring broken/corrosion prior to recall notice, damaged struts and alignment due to failure. (98i-002). Mjs
Vehicle began to experience noise after recall repair (98v094000 / 98i002000). However, there were other complaints of failure prior to the same recall repairs. Dealer cannot fix problem.
Consumer received recall letter concerning the front coil springs.contacted dealerno parts available to remedy recall problem.recall number #981002000.
Front coil spring corroded, broke and puntcured the tire.this component was recalled to install protective shield, however consumer not notified.nlm (98v-094)
The vehicle front spring broke, the consumer requested that this problem be repaired under recall notice 98i-002 but was told that the vehicle was not included due to vin.nlm
Coil springswere fractured and replaced by the repair shop at owners expense..et.
Ea97-026;the coil spring broke which almost caused an accident.
The campaign states that registered owners in certain states were notified of this defect.my father, the original owner, was never notified.of course, ford says he was and says the us postal service failed.since my father lives in florida, i doubt that he was ever notified.how can this defect be transferred to me, the next owner, if the original owner was never notified?i think ford should replace the broken coil spring, free of charge.they are refusing because it is passed the date (i have been told 2 conflicting end dates - 12/31/01 and 7/4/02.)either way they will not pay and i would like to dispute.
When backing out of the driveway the two front coil springs broke, causing front end to collapse.
Recall # 98v094front coil springs may break when contacting the tire, which may cause a tire blowout and an accident.dealer has not received the parts as of yet.
Recall 98i002000.starting in june, the consumer kept experiencing vibration while the vehicle was in operation, along with crackling noises.the consumer found out that the problem was due to a defect in the coil springs.a recall notice was sent to the consumer, but there were no parts available for repairs.
Left front coilspring broke while driving on the highway.had to be towed to local service station.broken spring could not be removed without puncturing left front tire.almost lost control of vehicle.this spring had been replaced by the ford dealer as part of a safety recall in 1998.my right spring from this recall also failed the year before.see complaint with incident date 6/9/2003.
Coil spring fractured causing damages of other components (struts & tires)resulting in the vehicle to collaspe, prior to recall notice.
Front coil springs broke.
Consumer states vehicle has a broken coil springs resulting in excessive vibration on the steering wheel and excessive "bouncing" of the suspension.mr
While driving at 30 mphconsumer heard loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Pulled over and noticed that front coil springs broke.
While driving 35 mph vehicle became hard to steer, it swayed to the right.right front coil spring had broken. Before being towed to dealer, while parked,left coil spring broke. There is a recall but this vehicle is not affected due to vin.
Consumer was at complete stop,heard loud explosion type noise coming from right front of vehicle, causing the floorboard to shake, front coil spring had popped out of position. Dealer replaced coil spring.
Coil springs can fracture as a result of the corrosion in combination with small cracks.the manufacturer does not have the parts in, and the consumer doesn't like driving around with coil springs that need to be replaced.
Recall # 98v094000 ford/front coil srring: consumer started to experience problems with vehicle after recall was performed. After taking vehicle back to dealer, consumer was informed that problem could not be corrected because manufacturer has to engineer another part to correct recall.
Protective shield recall work not performed due to lack of parts. (98i002)
Coil spring broke due to rust, causing vehicle to drop. *sd
While driving vehicle felt like something was pulling,smelled rubber burning from coil sitting on tire, consumer pulled over, and parked vehicle. Mechanic said consumer had to have hit a big hole to have this problem occur.consumer stated there were no holes hit at all. Both front struts, coil springs and strut bearingswerereplaced.
Consumer was driving at approximately 25 mph whendriver's side "front coil spring" fractured and broke.broken spring then made contact withtire causing a blowout.consumer contacted manufacturer/dealer/mechanic, was told that vehicle was not involved in any recall.
Coil spring failure.
Consumer has been experiencing problems withfront coil springs. While drivingvehicle makes a cracking and crunching sound around the front tire. The manufacturer has been contacted.associated with recall number 98v094000.
Experiencing problem with dealer honoring mfr. Recall notice 98s 15, ford coil spring.
While driving at 35 mph there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle, and vehicle stalls/cuts off.consumer thinks there is a broken spring.
The vehicle's right front spring coil has cracked and has caused the tires to be flat. Tires has been replaced.
Consumer complained that manufacturer recall notice received in july not being honored due to dealer informing that the part are not available and would not be available until late this year.consumerfeels unsafe to drive vehicle untile repair of shield are made. Dealer/mfr. Notified.
While driving 70 mph the vehicle spinned out of control causing the consumer to lose control of vehicle due tofront coil springs that werenot properly fixed.
Recall 98v094000/98s15; the dealer was contacted, and stated the parts werestill not available toremedythe problem.
Consumer is not satisfied with recall repair, 2 hour repair was completed in 1.10 min, possibility repair was not completed properly. (98v-323 and 981-002)
Experiencing problem with getting dealer to honor mfr. Recall notice # 98s -5 / nhtsa recall # 98v-094 000/ ford coil springs.
Consumer received a recall letter concerning the coil springs. Dealer has yet to honor her recall letter since july 98.recall # 98i- 002.000.
Consumer has a complaintaboutmanufacturer's recall notice concerning spring coil defect. Consumer took vehicle in for service,but dealer informed consumer that they would not replace defective part until it breaks. Consumer's concern is with his wife and daughterhaving to travel one way every day 45 miles at 70 mph on the freeway. What would happen when the defective part breakswhile they are traveling . Dealer notified and would accept the responsibility of this problem.
While driving 50 mph front left tire had a flat. This was caused by broken springs. Springs had wedged intire and, caused it to go flat. Dealer checkedother struts, all springs were broken and had to be replaced.
Consumer has recall for front coil springs which broke, causing safety problem. Recall no 98i002000. Dealers will not acknowledge recall.
Vehicle had a flat tire on rightfront.when changing tire consumer noticed front coil spring had broken.
While coming to a stop the front right spring and upper brain broke, causing the tire toburst. The ford dealer has repaired the vehicle.
After having recall work done on front coil spring,brakes failed completely.owner states she did not have this problem until after recall. Recall # 98v094000.
In 1998vehiclewas taken to dealer forfront coil spring repairs under recall98 v 094 000.dealer repaired, butcurrently consumer had find out that front and rear coil springs are broken, and dealerwas not taking care of springs.
Spring catcher bracket, which is the corrective action forrecall number 98i002000 coil springs, is contacting the passenger side tire, causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop.please give any further details.
Numerous complaints concerning leaking head gaskets.the vehicle has had numerous problem with the vehicle which include the intake manifold, cooling fan, ignition wiring, coil spring failure, check engine light illuminated, alternator, head gasket and muffler.while researching the vehicle on nhtsa site the consumer discovered several recalls on the vehicle related thefailures his vehicle experienced.
Recall 98s15.component that was installed to keep spring from hitting tire fills up with snow/ice, then spring action is lost and spring action will bottom out. Vehcile started to shimmy due to damaged front spring.dealer contacted and is not aware and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists.provide further information.
Recall notice was received over 60 days ago,and the dealer or manufacturer cannot obtain replacement parts to remedy the problem, problem still exists.
Recall repairs not completed due to dealership problems, (98v-009), (98v-094), (98v-323). Mjs
Complete transmission failure was due to failed lube tube.engine coolant leak was from the timing cover.right front spring in the suspension is broken.
Consumer received recall letter contacted dealer,no parts available to remedy recall problem. Recall number 98i002000.please give any further details.
Vehicles left front suspension coil spring collasped and the frame of the car fell on the tire.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notice, repaired defect and received refund, however vehicle experienced second failure after repair and was denied refund. Mjs
Consumer contacted the dealer concerning recall #98s1. 5 dealer found no problem concerning recall #98s15.now dealer wants consumer to pay $28.00 diagnostic fee.
The consumer has a recall letter on the front coil spring.
Owner received recall notice 98i-002.000 concerning coil springs. Took vehicle to dealer. The coil springs were replaced. Shields were not used for replacement. Owner not satisfied & is upset.
Drivers side front coil spring fracture 1993 ford taurus.
Dealer intsalled front coil spring shields, causing a banging noise. I returned vehicle a second time, noise is still happening when driving over speed bumps and bad roads.
Front coil springs failed prior to recall notice causing damage to struts and bushings.
Consumerwas traveling about 33 mph, hit a pothole andfront coil springs broke.consumer would fill in more information as needed.
Recall # 98v094000 ford/front coil springs; consumer did not experience any type of problem with vehicle until recall was performed. Dealer is not able to correct current problem because manufacturer has to engineer another part to correct recall.
The consumer received a recall notice forfront coil springs.however, the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle unlessthe consumer was experiencing problems with coil springs. Manufacturer has been contacted.
Aftewr recall repair (98v-094) of the shield, consumer heard noise due to shield striking a piece of plastic over bumps in the road surface. Mjs
Recalls 98v094/98i-002, front coil springs; and recall 93v-106, rear subframe mounts. These recalls do not comply with thisvehicle becauseof 3.0liter engine. Vehicle has experienced all problems similar to those mentioned in the recalls.dealer is aware of the problems. Problems still exist. Vehicle will be repaired at owner's expense. Provide further information.
Consumer received recall letter contacted dealer . Repairs delayed untilparts were available to remedy recall problem. Recall number 98v09400.*ml
Front springs broke twice while driving vehicleand tire was sliced/ went flat each time. Vehicle collapsed towards street. Part ofspring was sticking out. Contacted manufacturer, and spoke to lisa 2209. Was informed dealer will call to replace front springs.rear springs replaced 1/01/ front springs back in 1998.both rear springs were broken and the right spring was rubbing tire.later on, the left front spring broke causing the tire to blow out.this incident indicated that the design was flawed.
While driving, vehicle rides very rough. Front left spring broke off.there are two recalls, 8709 98 i 002 000 and 8626 98 v 094 000.jlg.
Prior to recall front right side spring broke (98v-094). Yh
While waiting in line in parking lot the left front spring cracked in half.owner notes that if he had been on highway this could have been fatal,owner is very concerned.
Consumer has received a recall letter in july for the front coil springs, recall# 98i002000.after delay, recall was completed.current problem with windshield wiper motor. *ml
Transmission failed twice due to ruptured seal.also, while backing out of driveway, coil spring snapped in half,resulting in instability.
Recall denied (98v-094) by dealership. Mjs
Had notified dealership of notice of recall. Was told had not parts available for front coil springs & did not know when they would be available.
Coil spring recalled, dealer refused to fix until failure occures.
I have had the coil spring break (later recalled), had a recall on the motor mounts, and a recall on the body mounts.two comments: 1) could the failure of the front right coil spring have caused the failure of the strut mount? 2) if every other mount located on this vehicle has been recalled it would seem to me that there was a problem with the metal used and therefore the strut mounts may also have a manufacturing defect.
Coil springs failed prior to recall notice.
Coil spring failed.
Front coil spring can fracture as a result of corrosion. Vehicle not included in recall 981002000.please give any further details.
Recall 98 i 002 000/front coil springs:reporting both front coil springs broke while parkingin a parking lot.dealer was notified and informedconsumer that vehicle was not cover under recall due to vin.consumer replaced spring from another supplier other than ford.
Left front springs failure caused the wheel to lock, recall on the spring (98v-094) however vehicle denied due to vin #.yh
Had received a technical service bulletin from the manufacturer regarding coil springs. Contacted dealership. Informed no parts were available & do not know when they would be.
Front sway bar is swinging back and forth underneath the vehicle.
Rear stablizer bracket broke. Cause unknown . Repairs made. *ml
Stablizer link broke. Yh
While drivingright rear end link stabilizer bar broke. Taken to dealer & mechanic repaired it. Two weeks later (28 sep 99) heard the same kind of loud noise (thumping). The noise was more pronounced when turning steering wheel. This time it was the left stabilizer end link bar that had broken. Vehicle taken to dealer & it was repaired.
While driving vehicle felt like something was pulling,smelled rubber burning from coil sitting on tire, consumer pulled over, and parked vehicle. Mechanic said consumer had to have hit a big hole to have this problem occur.consumer stated there were no holes hit at all. Both front struts, coil springs and strut bearingswerereplaced.
Right wheel is making noise whenever a turn is being made or coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer thatstrud rod/ subframes, and bushing needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Sway bar links performed poorly causing noise when going over bumps. Nm
Rear strut link that is attached to thesway barhas corrodedand brokeoff.dealer has been notified.
While driving vehicle, it was riding hard. Was pulling into driveway when sway bar cracked. Took to a mechanic, not dealer, to have vehicle checked. Mechanic noticed cracked sway bar and repaired it.
Rear sway bar broken.
When turning vehicle or hitting a bump there is a loud noise coming from under the rear ofcar. Dlr replaced both rear stabilzer links.
Dealer and factory refused to repair at no cost although problem is common to this vehicle. Defect is mentioned in 70+ previous odi complaints and has reportedly been subject of recalls in '94 & '95
Sway bar underneath vehicle was rocking back and forth.right sway bar was welded back on.the left one was rusted.
Rear sway bar end link failed.
Left rear sway bar link broke off vehicle.
Rear sway links failed.
Failure of the rear struts and sway bar end links causing noise.
Failed link bolt rusted through and broke in two, leaving no sway bar support at right rear.
Transmission: taken to aamco 8 to 10 times, told it needed to be rebuilt. It was rebuilt at least 5 times since then. Other times they replaced electrical components and fixed leaks. Just had another leak fixed two weeks ago at robke ford dealer in cov., ky. Transmission still jerks when shifting. Rear noise: sounds like coil spring.i have had nothing but dissapointment in this vehicle, will never buy a ford again!!!! thank you.
Spring in strut broke. *sd
Failure of the rear struts and sway bar end links causing noise.
Struts leaking.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Pe97035;the defective front suspension coil spring broke off, causing loss of steering control.
Consumerwas traveling on the highway and heard a popping noise. It wasrear coil spring that broke and puncturedrear tires, causingtiresto pop off.
Front springs broke twice while driving vehicleand tire was sliced/ went flat each time. Vehicle collapsed towards street. Part ofspring was sticking out. Contacted manufacturer, and spoke to lisa 2209. Was informed dealer will call to replace front springs.rear springs replaced 1/01/ front springs back in 1998.both rear springs were broken and the right spring was rubbing tire.later on, the left front spring broke causing the tire to blow out.this incident indicated that the design was flawed.
Tires deflate, causing tires to come off wheels.
Windshield wipers stop in the middle of the window and do not return to normal position. Problem 2 - headrests do not lock in desired position, causes severe neck strain. Problem 3-something caused both left side tires to blow while under normal driving conditions.( dot number: tire size: p205/75/r1 )
Tires failed.
I have had numorus problems with this car
Rear tires had bubbles located on the outside of tires. Tires exploded, andresidue from the tires, damaged vehicle.
Tire failed after 30185 miles. Tire store where purchased claims separation is typical as he has a bin of separated tires for all manufactures at his building he could show me. Tire center i dealt with:bob's tire & auto service, 7991 w grand river, po box 1765, brighton mi 48116, (810)229-7005. One of the other 3 tires is cupping in the center where the other 2 are not (the service center claims this is from improper rotation), dot on other cupping tire is u8ur c17397.i refused to have a single tire replaced, as i want all tires replaced and will go to another tire service center for the work. (dot number: u8urc17407tiresize: p205/65r15)
Vehicle will turn off without prior notice. Dealer finds nothing wrong when inspecting vehicle, however consumer feels the faulty part is the tfi module.general tires have experienced 2 cord separations and one blowout.
Consumerwas traveling on the highway and heard a popping noise. It wasrear coil spring that broke and puncturedrear tires, causingtiresto pop off.
A few days ago i discovered the right front tire appeared to be low on air.i had all four tires replaced on 8/25/2000 with goodyear american eagle p205/65r15 at wal-mart in baytown, texas.the tires were due for rotation and balance, so i had wal-mart in baytown, texas perform the regular maintenance and check the front right tire for a leak.after the mechanic removed the right front tire from the rim he discovered a crack on the inside surface of the tire. The crack ran perpendicular to the direction of tread. The crack ran across the tread area and up into both sidewalls.the crack was not visible on the outside surface of the tire.i looked at the tire and there appeared to be a slight mold indentation in the crack area.i contacted goodyear's consumer information service and provided them with the same information.they accepted the information but advised me that this was a wal-mart problem.wal-mart replaced the tire in question at no expense.i visited wal-mart yesterday 12/23/2000, and spoke to the store manager and mechanic.they agreed to check the remaining three tires for problems next week.the mechanic was going to try to locate the tire that was removed and store it for examination.the interior tire damage was very unusual.i'm not only concerned about the safety of my tires, but also the safety of other peoples tires.it may be a good idea to try to get hold of this tire for examination. Please contact me, if you have any further questions or comments.(tiresize: p205/65r15)( dot number:tire size: p205/65r15 )
Front springs broke twice while driving vehicleand tire was sliced/ went flat each time. Vehicle collapsed towards street. Part ofspring was sticking out. Contacted manufacturer, and spoke to lisa 2209. Was informed dealer will call to replace front springs.rear springs replaced 1/01/ front springs back in 1998.both rear springs were broken and the right spring was rubbing tire.later on, the left front spring broke causing the tire to blow out.this incident indicated that the design was flawed.
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
Tire failures.
Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission.key lock is faulty.i have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also i had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.
The vehicle's right front spring coil has cracked and has caused the tires to be flat. Tires has been replaced.
Spare tire blew out while in the spare tire compartment, causingrear driver's side window to explode. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
The original bridgestone tire experienced tread separation, owner replaced all tires, tread separation caused damage to the vehicle.*mjs
Consumerwas traveling about 65mph on the highway andheard a noise.she was looking through rearview mirrior, and saw that tire treadflew off. Tire was still inflated,tire was autura lte# p205/65k15 bw9254608b70k.
Blowout of left rear tire on 93 ford taurus in september 1998.we still have the tire, but not the tread. The tread separated completely from the tire and flew up on the side of the car causing damage.the car was going about 45 mph at the time of the blowout.fortunately, the driver and passenger were not injured, although the experience was very frightening.the accident took place in colorado during a trip.the car was licensed and registered in texas. This was the last of several problems we had with firstone tires within a short period of time in 1998.we put four new firestone tires on another car (a 1984 volvo) and had several flat tires and a blowout. Unfortunately we no longer have the tires because they were under warrantee and replaced. We saved the tire from the taurus' blow-out.thank you for collecting this information.( dot number: dothyur16a tire size: p205/65r15 )
Second episode of tread separation.tire was replaced about 1 year ago for tread separation.bridgstone has told us there is no problem with this model, and it is not affected by a recall, but this is the second time in a year we have experienced tread separation.nd.(tiresize: 205/65r15)
Consumer statesat 70mph and with no warning right front tire tread started to separate ,causing the tire to blowout. Consumer had to pull over. Firestone,size# 205/70r14, dot#- unknown.dealer has been notified.
Vehicle was overheating.took vehicle to the dealership, and they told him that heneeded a new head gasket.also,oil light came on and stayed on for a long period of time.vehicle started to knock.knocking continued after pressure switch replaced.a used engine was purchased by owner and dealer replaced original motor with it.*ml
Engine head gasket is defective,causing vehicle to leak engine coolant and engine oil from exhaust/tail pipe. Also engine checklight comes on.
1993 ford taurus. *ph *nlm**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768132
Consumer states that there is some corrosion under the vehicle. Dealer notified.
Intermittently the engine checklight comes on while the vehicle is in motion.the dealer has inspected the vehicle several times and have not been able to duplicate the problem.
On sept 13, of 1997, i purchased a used 1993 ford taurus. It had 91,000 miles.
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When an elderly woman sat on the seat, her upper leg hit the hard plastic cover of the corner brace, which broke her upper leg bone just below the ball.
On september 13, 1997, i purchased a used 1993 ford taurus.it had 91,000 miles. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****734288
Due to the design , there isinsufficient air flow into the rear seat area.
I think my car may have been a flooded vehicle. How do i find out?
Key gets stuck in switch and switch moves without key. Oil leak coming from head area . Engine check light comes on at 65 mph then goes out when you slow down to 55 mph. Front end seems loose when you hit small holes in roadway.
Replaced head gasket and motor mounts, dealer denied responsibility.windshield wipers stuck in raised position for the last 40000 miles.power steering pump replaced twice,dragging rear brakes, replaced once, active again.
Ford seems to treat head gaskets as a maintenance item.they offered no assistance to this premature failure.the dealer has been fine, bit ford motor company has not been.when i asked why 1994 taurus and sables were covered and not my 1993, the answer was pretty much that is the way it goes.i don't believe that head gaskets should blow as a matter routine.this is rediculous to me.i am also an engineer, so the product failure is even more distasteful to me.
Engine check light went on.temperature guage went to hot, but not in the red zone.checked oil, added half a quart.checked anti-freeze,added a quart. Problem still persisted. Service station tested anti-freeze for exhaust gas. Blue dye turned yellow (positive).
Where do i start, this car has been a money pit from day one!the brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes.we discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose.we decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator.we took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford.we have since replaced the heater hose and water pump.we are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon.we had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working.we've had the brakes complely fixed, three times.we have had the oxygen sensors replaced.the airconditioner will not work, we were told that we needa new compressor and clutch.there is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges.one of the back windows will not work.the molding around said window does not fit properly.the power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine.when we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear.the current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire.the transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's.the fog lights sometimes fail.the lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out.the check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration.the door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times.if we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle.we cannot afford all of these costly repairs!*
I wrote ford about this problem and they basically said tough,even though i have been a long time customer. I recently discovered this is frequent problem on the ford taurus and feel ford should have to refund me the moneyi spent on this repair! nosafety defect mentione din summary.
Engine warning light illuminated.
I have had nothing but problems with this car.i have only owned it for a year and 1/2, and have already put more money in to it than i will ever get out of it.i do not recommend this car to anyone!i went through in a four week span having the brakes go out, the muffler fell off. The head gaskets blew, the water pump broke and the power steering pump went out.i hate this car!!dt
While drivingengine check light and tempurature gauge go up and down intermittently.
Guages do not work intermittently; interior light stayed on; rear door slipped of the hinges, allowing water into the car
Due to the design , the mechanism on the steering wheel that controls speed settings is not back lighted for operation at night.
While driving home from co to il, hot lite came on.engine turned off and pulled to side of road (int76).2yr old, 10yr old, 2 adults on side of hiway - cars passing @70mph & above.fortunately had a cell phone - still sat on side for 2+hours.new engine,trans, water pump installed 9/99.head gasket leak detected 12/2000 after blowing radiator.radiator replaced by a non-ford garage. Dealer said it was a bad radiator (new radiator had been installed 2 weeks prior-seams burst not rusted).packey webb now repairing head gasket & water pump (failure probably caused by gasket leak same as the radiator).ford will cover the parts but not the labor and will not cover the radiator. Vehicle had been in to a different dealer (joe madden - downers grove, il) several times for "rough running" problems during the full warranty period (of the replacement engine) and charged $115 each time for "diagnosis". "couldn't duplicate customer's concern"ford has acknowledged a problem with this engine in '94 and '95 taurus' but refuses to accept responsibility for the '93.we were fortunate to not be on the highway in dangerously cold weather with the current head gasket problem
I pull in the driveway in my 1993 ford taurus.the engine would not turn off. I pulled the carin front of my house to see how i could shut it off.the engine started to accelerate.as it was building rpm's smoke was coming from under neath the car and the car started to shake.i got out of my car to lift the hood to pull some wire to disconnect the engine.as i stared to lift the hood the car took off in reverse at a high speed.it went fifty feet and turned right hit a electric pole and slammed into a house.
Car will drive when transmission fluid gets hot & jump out of drive into neutral.
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Stereo knobs don't work.
When driving at 60 mph or higher engine check light keeps coming on, and vehicle will die out.
Ford offers warranty extension for same problem in 94 & 95 taurus. Need a class action to get same for 93?no safety defec tlisted.
Owner wants to know if there is a current recall.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
While driving at 35 mphengine check light came on, engine started smoking, and thencar stalled.
Register vent on dash failed.
Engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system.cause unknown.dealer stated after inspection that the engine head gasket had to be changed.please give any further details.
Recieved recall notice 97 v 025 000 fuel throttle in april,and contacted dealer.they said that the parts for the recall will be inin two weeks, but dealer has not contacted owner and it has been two months since owner has contacted dealer.dealer will not return calls,and the parts are still not available.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with accelerator.while sitting idle at a stop sign, the vehicle took off. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Going downhillvehicleincreased speed even withcruise controlset on a specificspeed. Dealer saysvehicle is not included in the recall recall, and it is not a problem.recall 97v-025000.
Car still running after shutting off. No known alternative means for shutting off the vehicle. Please describe.tt
Headlight went out while driving at night, then came back on. Recall was done 2 years ago, dealer replaced the multi function switch. Consumer also stated the vehicle would stall, the electrical control box was replaced, and the cruise control has not worked for the past 5 years.
Unexpected sudden reving of vehicle, high rpms.tt
Was waiting at a stop when the engine started to surge forward. Had foot on brakes. Hit a garage door. Happened twice before. Has not been to dealer.
While traveling onhighwayconsumer noticed that cruise control/ horn and airbagwere not operable. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
While driving 40 mph and without warningvehicle began to rev up to full rpms. Driver was able to pull vehicle over.
Cruise control and radio static due to faulty ignition switch, after replacement of switch cruise control continued to fail. Mjs
Car was in park, but still running. Then, it all of a suddentook off .
Speed control repaired. Mjs
When throttle locked open i jumped a curb with my foot applied to brake and cutting off ignition i got stopped about 3 feet from a building
Sudden acceleration, causing accident.
Going 45-50 mph on the expressway when the vehicle immediately halted.the halting lasted for a couple of seconds, and caused the driver to lurch forward. The vehicle continued to drive as normal again.
Auto-trans: while exiting car wash, accelerator stuck causing vehicle to lurch forward; rearended another vehicle.tt
Vehicle keeps stalling when trying to start up.car rumbles when it finally does start. Makes a loud clunking noise when shifting gears.after i start up after a stop sign or stop light, i barely touch the gas and its off in a flash.when i am on the freeway and take my foot off the accelarator, it continues at the same speed for 5 minutes. I checked the cruise control and it was off.the engine sounds like a diesel engine every once in a while.
Speed control stopped working, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
The dealership fixed the recall according to ford, but the cruise control activates by itself now without pressing the buttonsl.
Received recallnotice (#97v02500). Called dealer & made appointment. Took vehicle in for appointment. After arriving, was informed there are no parts available. Also that they do not know when the parts will be in.
I have had trouble with almost everything possible on this car. The head gasket failed with no warning, no overheating - car would not start, had it towed to dealer who informed that head gasket had blown. Head gasket failed again 7 months later.had trouble with surging, racing engine from about 25000 miles, dealer could not find problem.finally, replaced speed sensor when out of warranty, and it failed again 4 months later.have had tie rods and ball joints replaced, motor mounts replaced twice, brake problems starting at 24,000 miles.the air conditioner compressor came apart while under warranty.the cooling fan is now sticking, which started at 65000 miles.mechanic advised that this part is notorious for going bad, and that so many have had to be replace, the price of the part has gone down.i feel the 1993 3.8l taurus models should be covered under the recall, as well as the cooling fans, and i should be reimbursed for the cost of repairs.this car has very low mileage, has not been abused, and should not be costing me so much to drive.i will never buy another ford product, due to these problems, as well as problems i have had with the dealership. Thank you for any assistance in this matter.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, causing consumer to lose control, vehicle ended up going off the road and into the bushes where there were logs on the ground, the vehicle was totalled.
Chuck's clean & used cars of pembroke sold me a 1993 ford taurus vin [xxx] with a known recall on it. There was a fire with the ignition system was totally destroyed.*lainformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Engine fails to decelerated when travelling at hwy speed.tt
While applying the brakes vehicle accelerates. No impact reported. In the last 5 months the consumer has had 2 near accident in the vehicle due to sudden acceleration.the ford dealer offered no information that was helpful, therefore the consumer contacted a service station who diagnosed the problem as a defective throttle positioning sensor.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
Recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts.
Vehicle accelerates by itself while in second gear.tt
Cruise control failure.
There is a hesitation when accelerating. Please provide further information.
Vehicle owner received recall notice from ford, contacted dealer april 29, 1997, was told there were no partsvailable. Dealer expected parts within 1 week, contacted dealer again on may 13, 1997, was told it would be about a month before parts would be in.vehicle stalled, owner not sure if recall related. Nhtsa #97v02500; manufacturer #97s65.
Cruise control was engaged,would not disengage,impact 2:00 position,speed 65 mph and vehicle rolled.
Speed control will disengage on it's own or will not engage at all, at any normal highway speed.windshield wiper, intermittent control fails to work at most settings and will usually only work at highest intermittent setting.sometimes it will not work on any setting, including low speed or high speed.if you cycle it off and on, or wiggle the level, it may resume working, but only at highest intermittent setting, or the low and high settings.failures occurs must often when the steering wheel is turned, or the turn signal lever/dimmer switch is operated.this is especially dangerous in moderate to heavy rain or snow, and when in heavy traffic.to say the least, my wife has screamed more than one time.
She has contacted the dealership about her cruise control recall, and it has been sixty days and the dealership still doesn'thave the recalled part.
Backing out of driveway, vehicle went into open throttle position, rpms unknown, impact 6:00 position, hitting a house.
Ignition is inoperative.key gets stuck in the ignition & doesn't line up correctly. This makes it very easy to stealthe vehicle.vehicle's air bag & horn are not working relating to this.dealerhas never tried to find a remedy for the problem. Cruise control failed as well.steering system malfunctions.
Consumer complaining of manufacturer'sknown defect in the clock spring which controls the speed/ air bags and horn. The defective clock spring would cause the brake pedal not to respond to deactivate the speed control. Dealer and manufacturer were notified,and will not repair without cost to the consumer .
When driving accelerate 15 mph .
This has been a very trouble-prone car.cruise control would stick on accelerate and could not be disabled without turning of the ignition. There have been many other coslty repairs about which we complained to ford with no remedies offered. This complaint regards the head gaskets on our 1993 ford taurus which failed at 93600 miles. It cost $1319 to repair (date: 3-16-98).the dealership told us that this is common in the 3.8l eingine.we know that ford has partially acknowledged the problem and has extended warranties back to the 1994 models, but the problem extends to earlier model years.
Windshield wipers don't work regularly. They work in some setting intermittently. When you turn them on you sometimes have to play with the switch to find a decent setting. We have been having trouble with the car running roughly, dying at stops, worse in wet weather, lurching at stops if not dying and it sometimes dies when slowing down from highway speeds to below 30 mph. Have had this "fixed" several times by mechanics. They say it is the throttle switch or mechanism and they get it running fine for a couple of months and then the problem reappears.
Vehicle surges.
While drivingat any speed the vehicle doesn't give any prior warning before cutting off. Also,when applying the accelerator the vehicle just slows down , not giving the vehicle any type of power.vehicle has been in the shop four times, dealer cannot determine the problem.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle shuts off, giving no prior warning.the vehicle just shakes alot.when applying the accelerator and touching the acclerator, the vehicle loses power too.vehicle has been in the shop four to five times. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
On 3 occasions vehicle experienced sticking gas pedal.
Accelerator cable broke, while accelerating in traffic, next to the molded plug that connect to the arm of the accelerator pedal.
Accelerator cable failed.yh
The contact owns a 1993 ford taurus.while driving 45 mph through the toll plaza, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed.the contact exited off the interstate and approached a traffic light thirty seconds later.she noticed smoke under the hood and the vehicle was towed to a repair shop.the mechanic stated that the cable to the cruise control was stuck.prior to the failure, the contact had never used the cruise control button.the dealer was notified and advised her to bring in the vehicle; however, it was already being repaired by her mechanic.the cruise control cable was stuck which caused the throttle to saty open. Updated 11/19/08.
The horn nor the cruise control buttons worked in the steering wheel hub.*phconsumer felt that there's no need to fix the problem at once even though it was such an inconvenience on his behalf.after ten months of ownership of vehicle purchased from e-bay, vehicle was taken to repair facility to have steering controls fixed.mechanic called consumer and was informed that air bag had been removed from steering wheel hub and replaced with foam to simulate the shape of the air bag.consumer was able to have air bag installed into steering wheel hub along with the repairs on horn and cruise control.consumer now asking if it's against florida or federal law to sell a car with the air bag either unionization or inoperative and not inform the buyer.*la
Vehicle experiences rough idle continually, replacement of fuel pump and air bypass did not rectify problems. Mjs
Vehicle experiences rough idle continually, replacement of fuel pump and air bypass did not rectify problems. Mjs
During idle situations (in any gear), engine will idle very high and sometime accelerate uncontrollably.gunning engine does not effect it.turning car off and restarting usually resets idle to normal level.
The vehicle lost power while driving and would not start until 10 minutes later because of irc module failure. Yh
In january 1998 i noticed while driving home from work that the temperature gauge was staying in the red zone near the h. I took it into an independent mechanic the next morning and was informed that the head gasket had blown. The cost of this repair was around $1100. On saturday 05/27/2000 when driving away from a parking lot i noticed the car was idling very rough, the temperature gauge was pegged at the h, and smoke was coming out the tailpipe. I parked the car and had it towed to another independent repair shop near my home. They informed me that the head gasket had blown again. The repair bill is possibly going to be between $1100 - $1500. Both independent repair shops informed me that this is a common problem with the 1993 taurus 3.8 v6 engine. I have also browsed your complaints section of your website and found many other complaints like mine. I will be contacting the national ford office in the morning to see if there is any recourse they can offer. If this is a known problem i feel like ford should recall these vehicles and/or reimburse people who have already spent money on repairing this problem.
While driving the vehicle, using the cruise control, turned off the cruise control and applied foot to brakes, and vehicle would not stop, but slowed down. Vehiclecontinued to accellerate up to 50-55 mph., incident occurred two times. Consumer could not stop the car, vehicle needs to be towed to dealer.
Vehicle had defective cruise cable which stayed open,causing unwanted acceleration with no braking ability.
Cruise control cable failed, causing loss of control.
While traveling at any speed vehicle will hesitate like it wants to switch gears. Also, surges forward.took to vehicle personal mechanic. He cleanedconnections,andvehicle ran fineforyear. Currently,problem is happening again.
Cruise control cable stuck in wide open throttle.
I did mention to my salesperson within 30-day warranty my concerns re: brakes, steering of vehicle, etc. But was told all was well with the vehicle. I'm still skeptical of braking and steering column. I have extended warranties but if you take it to the dealership and they constantly say nothing is wrong with your vehicle but you feel differently, what is a person to do? i'm not an expert (being a woman) but i can tell by its performance that something is wrong and needs an expert's opinion. I feel that this may go on until my extended warranty has expired and then i'll be totally responsible financially. Is there some way to get around the hassles? or do i have to sit by and wait?
Heating unit would blow cold air when car was at a stop. Engine head gasket leaks.
While driving on highway making loud noises, thermostat went from normal to hot. Turned the heater on and nothing happened.pulled up into the driveway smoking very badly, noticed water had been leaking. Popped the hood and the radiator was cold. Had the water pump and heater replaced.
The heater blower motor replaced twice and it still ticks at low speed.
Air/heater motor replaced due to chirping noise.
Engine cooling system: service bulletin #95b80 expired dec.6,96. Heater bypass hose cracked and started to leak.dealer said hose cracked due to overheating.
I submitted information two days ago. I don't know if it went through or not. In case not, i started having heating problems last year and after replacing heating components,ie, radiator, two thermostats, two heating sensing units, water pumpand heat guage. It keptrunning hot to the point iwas scared it would ruin my motor. I never ran it to the boiling point. I finally left it with my mechanic and after many check, he finall found faulty head gaskets with agas analizer. I had the gaskets and necessary components replaced. It is now back to normal. I have not had any more problems.i would just like to know why mr. [xxx], manager,vehicle service and programs, ford customer service division determined by letter that all 94 and 95 taurus's with 3.8l engines would be repaired free by the ford motor co.. If he would check the internet for 93 taurus ,with 3.8l engines had the same problem. He saidhe hoped this program would confirm your continued satisfaction in your ford-built vehicle. The letter also stated if you repaired your vehicle prior to this letter, you would receive a refund. I have been a ford person all my life. I have two now. I would like to be treated fair. I appreciate your time and patience for letting me submit this complaing. Sincerely, [xxx] (please excuse the errors).parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
3.8 liter engine, head gasket failed at approximately 92000 miles, causing coolant to leak onto engine. Ford does not included 1993 models under extended warranty.*also heater core was blown out.
Rear window defroster heated to the point where it caused the glass to explode.tt
Driving highway speed using rear defrost, rear window imploded w/rear occupants. Please describe details.tt
The abs anti lock light keep come on when driving. While driving, the abs light illuminated, consumer stopped in driveway and attempted to stop the engine by shifting into park, however a very loud grinding noise came from the transmission when the shift lever was placed in either neutral or park, power windows would not work either.
I have a 1993 ford taurus 3.0 v6. I have read about the 3.8 v6's with head gasket problems. At just 71000 miles i have the same problem. I purchased this vehicle from my parents, who bought it new. My father is a retired nyc transit authority mechanic, and he was meticulous about the upkeep of his vehicles. Now i am face with an automobile that is nothing more than a huge paperweight.over the last few years it seems that i was just throwing good money after bad. A couple of hundred here, $700 for a complete overhaul of the a/c system, etc. I do not have the cash to spend approximately $1300 on repairs.i was shocked when i went to your website and brought up the information on my '93 taurus. The amount of tsb's that affect my car asounded me. I have paid for repairs to some, and thought others were just age issues. These tsb's that directly affect my automobile included; 93-23-6,94-19-4,94-16-3,96-7-5,96-15-3,95-3-4,96-22-1,93-3-9,&95-19-1. As i stated, this car has always been in my family. Why hasn't ford tried to contact us on any of these issues? on one of these tsb's, we developed a leak in a cooling line. The dealership chaged us $360 for repairs, when we found out that it was supposed to be covered by ford, we were only reimbused $60. Ford said the dealer should reimburse us the balance, and the dealer said that ford should reimburse us. Guess what, except for the $60, we never got reimbused the additional $300. I am at wits end. My wife and i bought this car from my mother a 5 years ago, when our family started to grow. Obviously with just 71,000 miles she does not do a lot of driving. Shopping and work for her are all within a 15 mile radius. But with the loss of a vehicle she has had to reduce the amont of work she would normally put in by 50%.is there any help out there?
Right/rear window repaired, up and down mechanisms reversed.
Motor mount failed. *dh
Keyless entry system failed.*skd
Water accumulates inside electrical lowering mechanism for (2) rear doors. Please describe details.tt
Wiper motor slows down and stops when wipers are on high speed.new wiper motor installed, same problem resulted with new motor.rear passenger window does not go down with either driver power button or rear passenger power button.air conditioner failed and ceased working entirely.
Outer left tie rod and window motor failed.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Consumer was driving and the driver's side power window goes up and down . Please describe .
Power window motor failed.
Our 1993 taurus with a 3.8l head gaskets blew. Fixed twice and wasn't covered by recalls. (1994-95 taurus) a/c went out for unknown reason. Too expensive to fix. Still not working. Window died in winter. Too expensive and power cut from switch
Power window motor burned out.
Power window motor burned out.
Rear view mirrow keeps falling off - metal glued to glass does not hold.
Rearview mirror fell off while driving, affecting driver's visibility.
Glued rearview mirror that the vehicle was manufactured with fell off without warning while consumer was driving, causing loss of visibility. Rearview mirror commonly used to come screwed to metal frame above windshield, nowit comes only glued.
Rear view mirror failed and replaced.
Rearview mirror keeps falling off inside windshield, had mirror repaired three times. Adhesive fails to bind mirror to vehicles windshield indefinitely.
Rearview mirror keeps falling off inside ofvehicle. The dealer has repaired it several times. When whether is hot, the mirror will continue to fall. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Consumer has had to spend $20-40 on each repair.
Rearview mirror fell offbecause glue dried up.consumer has not contacteddealer.please provide any further information.
Driver's side exterior mirrors needs to be lighted for operation at night.
Rear view mirror fell off.nlm
Sun roof leaks water
The door windows on both sides/ front / back steam up.
Sunlight reflects off of dashboard onto windshield, causing poor visibility. *sd
While driving in bad weather conditions windshield wipersbecame inoperable, causing poor driver visibility, consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.
We have just read a report in the paper about windshield wiper problem onford taurus. We have had this problem on our taurusfrom the first year of ownership.it has put us in very dangerous and life threatening sistuations. When this problem first occurred ,if at night,the headlightswould go off and on with the failure of thewipers, we had replaced the headlight switch and it was'melted'.....thank you for your concern about this wiper problem.... Please continue with your investigation!!!!
Whenever windshield wipers are in use, they would stop in mid cycle. This would cause the driver to have poor visibility. Has takenvehicleto dealer & mechanic repaired the wipers.
Windshield fogs up, impairing visibility.
The windshield wipers function, but the switch ismalfunctioning. It sometimes works and sometimesdoesn't and the wipers will shut off intermittently once i have been able to turn them on. This can be very dangerous while i am driving as visibility bec
Head gaskets blowed oil was changed every 3,000. Miles, water kept a check on was driving home on interstate with 2 year old child when motor started running hot, pulled over cooled off, checked water it eas fine, drove on, when got home was hot again.they have recalled 94 and up motors same as mine, makes it very questionable as to why 93 was not recalled.spent $2,000. Dollars to fix everything. (lots of money to some people).other problem is switch that turns windshield wipers on and off, works some times, sometimes doesn't. Will cost over 200. Dollars to fix (kind of high) , but has to be fixed to keep from wrecking.
Driver's side windshield wiper came off in heavy rainstorm and was trapped in air intake.i pulled over and put it back on.i didn't report it earlier because i thought it was a freak occurrence, but i read today in ibd that it is a common defect in the 1993 ford taurus.
Reoccuring wiper failure --fails intermentally when changing speed settings or when using turn signal -- wippers usuall go to off position -- dealer suggest control replacement but does not accept aftermarket warranty
I just read on cnn.com that 1993 ford taurus's were under investigation for being prone to intermittent windshield wiper failure. I would like to report that we have had exactly that problem with our 1993 taurus. So you can add our case to your tabulation. Thank you.
While driving vehicle about 60 mph and using the windshield wipers on high speed, the windshield wipers stopped working until consumer changed wipers' speed to low, and they started working again.dealer and manufacturer were contacted. Problem still exists.
While using windshield wipers and when attempting to turn themoff, vehicle must be turned off frist.
While driving in rainy weather windshield wipers will stop without indications. Please provide further details.
Relative to your case # pe99015, my windshield wipers have intermittently failed for the past 18 months.i believe the problem is similar to the one described in your investigation and wanted to register my problem as well.the wiper unit is the original manufacturer's model.
Replaced head gasket and motor mounts, dealer denied responsibility.windshield wipers stuck in raised position for the last 40000 miles.power steering pump replaced twice,dragging rear brakes, replaced once, active again.
Windshield wiper failure.
Pe9905, windshield wipers: intermittentlywindshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The problem has been reported to the dealer. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details.
When the windshiled wipers are on they become stuck, obstructing the view of the driver.the dealer has been notified.
Windshield wipers malfunction. Yh
Faulty windshield wiper parts.wiper was repairs on two occasions by dealer at approx. 60,000 mile of wear.currently, at approximately 60,000 more miles, windshield wiper failure reoccurred. Dealer notified.
Engine experienced loss of coolant. Vehicle was taken to dealer , and informed consumer of a blownengine head gasket.vehicle was not covered under manufacturer'sextended warranty.windsheild wiper blades locked in an upright position. A/c compressor locked up and burned up belt and idles the vehicle still leaking coolant after repair was done.
I was driving home from work one evening in a downpour when my winshield wipers quit working suddenly.they quit when i was driving through auburn, in. On my way home from work.i was able to pull into a wal-mart store and buy some rain-x.i drove into a service station with an awning so that i could dry my winshield and apply the rain-x.the rain-x worked as advertised.that was the only way that i was able to get home safely.my wipers have not worked since.
Intermittentlywindshield wipers become inoperable, resulting in poor visibili dealer andmanufacturer have been notified.
Windshield wiper switch fails intermittently.this causes the wipers to not work when you turn them on(reliably this happens often when switching one setting to another, causing the wipers to stop altogether.)this could lead to a very dangerous condition, espcially in heavy rains.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
When the windshield wipers are turned on high, they cut off. Dlr has not seen.
Windshield wipers return to off position when set to intermittent and turn signal is turned on;intermittent wipers do not turn on at all positions of intermittent and the wiper relay clicks repeatedly, sometimes when intermittent is used.
Windshield wipers malfunction. Yh
Transmission - shortly after we got the vehicle, at low speeds 10-15 mph, the vehicle started lurching when trying to shift.this progressed to when driving the vehicle at highway speeds 55-65 mph, the vehicle downshifted suddenly and violently, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly on a busy interstate, which almost caused a rear endmultiple car collission.took the car to 2 different transmission people, and they said the taurus' transmission in all vehicles is defective in that it is made so that the transmission oil cannot get to all the parts causing breakdown.they both said i should get rid of the vehicle as even if i put a new tranmission in the vehicle, the new ones are made exactly the same and the same problem will happen.on nhtsa complaint division, i found numerous complaints about the transmission, yet there has been no recall.because i got the vehicle with 70000 miles on it, for all i know the vehicle could be on its 3rd or 4th transmission.i inquired about getting a used transmssion, and both repair men laughed and said good luck, every taurus still operating has hador needed a transmission replacement and thus there are no used transmissions available.the car bucks and jerks constantlyand violently even at low speeds and because of the abrupt downshift at highway speeds, we no longer feel safe, and so do not drive it on the highway.the window shield wipers fail at the worst times - such as during a downpour when your're driving down the road at night, they will completely stop with no warning, making visibility impossible to even get to the side of the road and stop.i also found numerous complaints of this on the nhtsa complaint site, yet no recall has been made on this.although this vehicle has a lot of miles on it, the nhtsa complaint site indicates that numberous person had transmission complaints of the same type when the vehicle was new (back in 1993) and i feel ford should be responsible before someone is killed.
Frontwindshield wiper system repaired by dealer, relay bad, rear wiper system not repaired, motor needs replacement.
Windshield wipers failed while driving in rainstorm. Appears to be a common problem with this vehicle.
Windshield wiper stays on when the windshield washer is engaged. Dealer contacted, and stated there is no problem it should cut off, but it does not, problem still exists.
Pe99015, windshield wipers;windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Intermittently the windshield wipers do not come on or they will come on and quit working. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Windshield wipers don't work regularly. They work in some setting intermittently. When you turn them on you sometimes have to play with the switch to find a decent setting. We have been having trouble with the car running roughly, dying at stops, worse in wet weather, lurching at stops if not dying and it sometimes dies when slowing down from highway speeds to below 30 mph. Have had this "fixed" several times by mechanics. They say it is the throttle switch or mechanism and they get it running fine for a couple of months and then the problem reappears.
While driving windshield wipers are cutting on and off intermittently.the first time this happened was in a rain storm whenthe windshield wipers were onhigh.
Windshieldwasher:fluid reservoirmalfunctioned,water no longer comes out for cleaning windows.
Windshield wiper actuator failed.
Wheneverwindshield wipers are turned off they would remain in an upright position. They do not lay down in a normal position. Problem is intermittent. Has been to dealer & hadmechanic replace the motor.windshield wiper problem still exists.
While drivingwindshield wipers stopped working intermittently.when the turn signal stick is touched they start working again.this could lead to serious accident as the driver cannot see and has to turn his attention to playing with the turn signal stick.
Windshield wipers stop working at random times. Ford charged us to fix the first time and now it has failed again. Friend owns same model year and style and had the same problem.
Windshield wipers fail during normal operation. Mjs
When using the intermittent windshield wiper settings, the wipers will not work until you move the control back and forth between off and a mid range setting.when you try to turn them on, you can hear a relay clicking, but the wipers will not work unless you happen to get the control in just the right position.the normal operation has not been affected by this problem.
Windshield wipers randomly stop during operation, and may or may not restart after that.this problem first occurred with the original part in mid-1998.after a few unsuccessful diagnoses (i.e., the wiper motor was replaced 2 times in 1998/99 without fixing the problem), the wiper "multifunction switch" control was replaced by morande ford at my expense on 3/17/99 and this fixed the problem.however, the problem is now occurring again.wipers go out without warning.i believe there is a defect in the ford wiper control units, since the problem has occurred with both the original part (1998/1999) and the replacement part (2000).i don't know what to do, i don't feel safe driving this car (even once the part is replaced again) because the problem recurs even with the replacement parts.y
Windshieldwipers have failed several time during rain storms, a local dealer has been contacted, and said he cannot find the cause, therefore cannot fix it.
Windshield wiper does not shut off when disengaged.
There was also problem with notorious "head gasket failure" i had to have repaired.
Windshield wipers fail intermittently. Nm
Windshield wipers quit after 20-30 minutes of use.
While driving a heavy rain the windshield wipers just stopped operating. Contacted dealer.
Intermittent failure of windshield wipers to function on any setting.there is often a noise heard from under the i.p.this problem started about 2 years ago @ approximately 15,000 miles. The washers also do not function.additional safety issues with this vehicle which ford motorrefused to do anything about are brake shudder caused by warped rotors & a leaking rack& pinion steering gear.the intermittent operation of the windshield wipers is a real safetyissue.
Windshield wipers remain in upright position. Mjs
Intermittant windshield wipers sometimes stop and i have to move the switch to another setting to get them working again. Also, the wipers sometimes stops in the middle of wiping the windshield.
Since january, 1998 my windshield wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield, go again and stop in the middle of the windshield again.this usually occurs on the intermittent setting, but has occurred on the low setting also.it has not happened on the high setting yet.i took it to a dealer to get it fixed, but he wanted to charge me over $500.00, so it's not fixed yet.also, when i turn off the wipers while they are still going up, the wipers stop immediately wherever they happen to be on the windshield.these problems occur each time i've used my wipers in the last 1 1/2 years.
Ea99023, windshield wipers; while drivingwindshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. After a few seconds, the windshield wipers continue to work. *ml
Windshield wipers do not function when on a high speed. Dealer says the motor or the switch may need to be replaced.
Windshield fogs up, impairing visibility.
Windshield wipers stop intermittently.
This apparent defect caused a significant safety hazard for myself and family, as it rendered the automobile unmoveable during a rainstorm and left us stranded.i have already had the repair made to the vehicle and the repair bill was $385.
Windshield wipers stop in the middle of the window and do not return to normal position. Problem 2 - headrests do not lock in desired position, causes severe neck strain. Problem 3-something caused both left side tires to blow while under normal driving conditions.( dot number: tire size: p205/75/r1 )
I've read of similar cases on the internet.wiper motor failures
Intermittent wipers sometimes stop, and i have to move the switch to another setting to get them working again. Also, the wipers sometimes stops in the middle of wiping the windshield.
Speed control will disengage on it's own or will not engage at all, at any normal highway speed.windshield wiper, intermittent control fails to work at most settings and will usually only work at highest intermittent setting.sometimes it will not work on any setting, including low speed or high speed.if you cycle it off and on, or wiggle the level, it may resume working, but only at highest intermittent setting, or the low and high settings.failures occurs must often when the steering wheel is turned, or the turn signal lever/dimmer switch is operated.this is especially dangerous in moderate to heavy rain or snow, and when in heavy traffic.to say the least, my wife has screamed more than one time.
Windshield wipers slow down or stop completely when in use.i had the windshield wiper motor replaced during the car's warranty period, but continued to have trouble with the slowing or halting wiper blades.problem continues to this day. When i turn on the wipers there is some hesitancy with the blades, and on occasion the blades don't move at all until i turn them on and off several times.this is especially annoying and dangerous during rainy or snowy times.
During a recent severe rain storm, my windshield wipers stopped when i increased the speed from normal to fast. I got them to work by turning back to normal and up to fast the second time.in addition, when i activated the turn signals, the wipers stopped functioning.i was totally without sight on a busy six lane city street in a lot of traffic.i had noticed my windshield washer didn't work, but i thought it was a motor problem.i wired the motor directly to the battery and it worked fine.i called a local dealer to see if there had been a safety recall since i had bought the car from a private owner and might not get all the notifications. He said no, but when i described the problem to the service tech and asked for advice, he said it was common that wires get damaged in the steering column and the lever needs to be replaced for about $160.he didn't hesitate to recommend a solution and that indicates to me it isn't an isolated incident. I then called an independent repair shop who has worked on my ford products in the recent past.he knew about the wiper controls and wiring problem.i asked him if this was a problem with taurus' and he said yes among other things.i will probably have to have this fixed before a recall can be effected, but i thought this is serious and likely common enough to bring it to your attention.if i can wait, i will because the estimate to repair the problem ranges from $160-$300 and i think the manufacturer should cover this design or assembly problem. I appreciate your looking into this problem for the other 1993 taurus owners.
Windshield wipers do not work at highest wiper speed setting. They skip, drag and jam when working at lower speed settings. We have a 1993 taurus, vin [xxx], and it suffers from similar problems. A tiny sample, but looks like an endemically weak component unmodified over a period of years. Akinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Windshield wipers would not retract and tended to stick in upright position.problem would not correct itself even when switching from intermitent to off or from off to low or high speed settings.
Ea99023; windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor visibility in bad weather conditions. Dealer corrected problem.
Windshield wipers slow downand then quit when placed in high speed. Has to turn off and then turn on again to low speed to clear windows during rain.also,fuel injection system given $900.00 overhaul by ford service paid for by customer since engine intermittently misses/bogs down. Can't afford to spend more on repair.
When the windsheild wipers are in operation, especially on high speed they slow and sometimes actually stop, making it impossible to see in a heavy rain.
Windshield wipers failed during rain storm, causing poor visibility. *sd
Windshield wiper governor failed causingwindshield wipers to malfunction on several occasionswhen driving,the windshield wipers will stop working when on intermitten mode, then can not engage low speed or high speed mode.
When activating the turn signals the windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable.
Windshield wipers fail to return to their normal resting place, causing obstruction of view and inappropriate driving condition.the variable switch mechanism seems to be inaccurate as well.the inability to have the wipers return to their resting position which is below sight level on the windshield poses a significant hazard to driving and potential accident situation.
While driving during a rain stormwindshield wipers quit , and did not come back on. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving in the rain and using the windshield wipers, windshieldwipers stop working and the consumer had to pull off to the side of the road until the rain stopped.
While the windshield wipers are activated and the turn signal is in use, the wipers short circuit which can possible cause visual difficulty and may result in a crash.dealer replaced wiper system, but problem is still occurring.please provide further information.
Wiper motor slows down and stops when wipers are on high speed.new wiper motor installed, same problem resulted with new motor.rear passenger window does not go down with either driver power button or rear passenger power button.air conditioner failed and ceased working entirely.
Windshield wipers failed in the rain after car set in a parking lot for two hours. Very concerned about safety issue of driving in the rain and losing wipers.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visibility problems and may result a crash.common problem.please provide further information and vin#.
When windshield wipers are in any intermittent position, they stop, and do not come back on until right or left turn signal is used.
The windshield wiper motor failed during a rain storm / snow storm.
Windshield wiper failure; while driving in storm in middle of 8 lane express way, abruptly windshield wiper stopped working due to multi-function switch failure,dlr replaced it, problempersisted, now dlr indicates windshield wiper motor will fail if not replaced.
While driving the windshield wipers are working intermittently. When pressure is applied to the wipers, they again work.
Windshieldwipers will cut off during rain storms. Hendersonville times newspaper says nhtsa is looking into this.and vin. ##.
Vehicle was purchased in january 1999, and consumer has been experiencing poor performance with the windshield wipers. Vehicle is at dealership at this time. Also, air bag light stays illuminated. Wheneverengine is turned off consumer needs to have a jump start.
Windshield wipers failed.
While using windshield wipers on low speed they run okay. When on hight speed, windshield wippers would run on low speed.dealer has been contacted. Please provide further .
When i was in my vehicle on the cross bronx expressway, it began to rain hard and i proceeded to turn on my windshield wipers on a higher speed, and my wipers stuck in the middle of the front windshield glass of my car.i started banging on the dashboard of my car to get them going again, and eventually they did.but on numerous occasions the banging has not worked, and my front passenger has had to lower his window and stick his hand out to push the wipers to get them going again.this is a very serious and hazardous condition for visibility and safety of not only myself but that of my passengers.on wednesday, march 24, 1999 i took the car to the dealer to express my concern about the windshield wipers malfunctioning, and the mechanic confirm edmy concern and replaced the motor and wiring harness to the windshield wipers of my car.
The windshield wiper motor had to be replaced.tt
Windshield wipers completely failed during heavy rain storms, causing poor visibility. Dealer replaced motor with new updated revised part and wiring harness.
Windshiield wipers work intermittently. The come and they will go out for a minute or two during a storm. Dealer has been contacted.
Wiper motor failed causing the windshield wipers tostop working during a rain storm resulting in poor visibility.
Intermittently windshield wiper motor malfunctioned while in use which may cause visibility problems, and may result in an accident.sometimes the occupant needs to play with the windshield wiper arm in order to operate properly.please provide further information.
Windshield wiper motor runs slow on high speed and makes a clicking noise.
Consumer has received a recall letter in july for the front coil springs, recall# 98i002000.after delay, recall was completed.current problem with windshield wiper motor. *ml
Windshield wiper switch and motor replaced due to failure which caused poor visibility in rainstorm.
When my windshield wipers failed 3 weeks ago, i replaced the fuse to no avail.my local auto shop replaced the "wiper module" at a cost to me of $253.93.i just heard today about your investigation of failing windshield wipers on the '93 ford taurus.
Ei99009.pe99015; when windshield wipers are on they hesitate and do not work properly. Problem occurs intermittently as if a short is in the motor wiring or switch. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists.
The windshild wiper motor failed while consumer was driving in inclement weather causing poor visibility.nlm
Windshield wipers would operate while in a off mode position. Wiper / washer would come on at will. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that they are aware, but no correction to the problemcan be made at this time. Can nhtsaprovide additional information on this subject.
While using windshield wipersand without any indicationwindshield wipers would die. Vehicle was serviced by dealer, and replace wiper motor. Please provide further information.
Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. Consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil.consumer has lost trust in the dealership.head lights failed, light switch was replaced.the wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor.there is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up.the air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and a/c refrigerant was replaced.the key switch failed.the faulty antenna motor failed.the master cylinder had to be replaced.tie rod was replaced.
When on high, the windshield wiper motor seizes and the wipers stop working.please describe.
The turn signal/windshield wiper control stalk will not operate properly and the windshield wipers will often come to a stop ontheir own.
Pe99045, the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned while in use, causing visibility problems whichmay result in an accident.dealer replaced parts.please provide further information and vin#.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
When windshieldwipers are on regularly,they are fine.but, when on intermittent,they do not work .
The high speed wipping action would come to a full stop, wait 10 to 15 seconds and then start.the next slower speed would do the same.the intermittant speeds seemed to work.ford service replaced the wiper motor, that i was told was binding and also replaced the motor harness.
Windshield wiper motor failed during rainstorm causing poor visibility. Mjs
Consumer complaint is thatwindshield wiper motor failed, and was replaced by private garage at the consumer's cost. Consumer would like his case to be added tocurrent investigation for this problem.
Windshield wiper motor failed while driving in storm, windshield wipers stopped working suddenly dlr replaced multi-function switch, problem persists; also, dlr says windshield wiper motor will fail if not replaced.
While windshield wipers are on they work intermittently.please provide further information.
Wiper motor failed.
#pe 99 015; windshield wiper switchbecame defective, causing the wiper to comeon and off intermittently, and will not return back to normal position,resulting in loss of visiblity.
Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated thiswas due to a faulty ignition device. Vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral.starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition.transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting.faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy.dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem.driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 mph, left door was not aligned properly.keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable.emergency brake was never installed.there is a consisent wind sound in vehicle.front end experienced shaking.excessive fuel consumption.difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line.front brake pads replaced.exhaust replaced.fuel pump replaced.windshield wiper switch was replaced.vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.
Windshield wiper switch and motor replaced due to failure which caused poor visibility in rainstorm.
Windshield wiper control switch fails intermittently during inclement weather.
Windshield wiper intermittent switch does not function properly.
Many times since i have owned this car, thewindshield wipers would freeze in motion while in use.by turning the switch they will un-freeze.this intermittant problem has occurred in all, but in the "low" position.in the last few days, i had the switch replaced.artical in the newspaper precipitated this filing.
Windshield wiper switch sticks and does not respond when turned on.
Head gasket blew out, and dealer charged to repair it because vehicle'swarranty expired. Consumer believed that the problem was occurring way before the warranty ran out, and the dealer was giving him the run around.wiper motor stops in the middle of the window, dealer replaced multi switch.2 outer tie rods replaced and set toe due to loose steering.
The windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the windshield wiper switch was replaced at owner's charge.
Windshield wiper switch inoperative. *sd
Dealership refuses to replace problem whinshied whiper swich..says it'swear and tear... Now how often do you use your winshield wiper swich enough to wear it out with less than 50,00 miles?god help us.. If that is the case.
Intermitent windshieldwiper switch and low speed wiper position failed to function properly at varios times.
Windshield wiper control switch fails intermittently during inclement weather.
Faulty windshield wiper switch replaced.
Thermostat, oxygen sensor and wiper switch failed.
Noise coming from wheel area. *sd
Noise coming from wheel area. *sd
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 35mph, 12:00 on front bumper, airbag fail to deploy, also during panic stop front wheels locked up at 55mph.tt
While parked the spare tire in the wheel well exploded, cause unknown. Please provide details.
Hub cap flew off of wheel.
While drivingboth front lugs: nutshave broke off for no reason. Problem has occurred more that once . Aldo replaced front brake pads/rotors.owner is very concerned for safety.
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