We found the following complaints for FORD TAURUS (1995)
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Air bag warning light flashes off and on.
On the passenger side, air bag is starting to crack open. Fear of it opening up when it is not supposed to. Car is garaged most of the time.. It started on a hot day when i was at the kids school, when i came out i got into the car and turned on the air conditioner and then heard the cracking noise.. Looked at dash and it started to open.. I know it should not do that.. Would like to have it fixed by fords expense.. Defect in dash some where.needs to be looked at.. Thank you-.
Air bag warning light flashes off and on.
Airbag light is flashing.vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
Air bag light continued to illuminate on the dash. Consumer has contacteddealer. Dealerwas unable to determine the cause of the problem. Also, consumer was having a problem withtransmission not disengaging out of park. Please provide any further details.
Air bag light comes on/off.
No deployment of air bag during vehicle collision.
95 ford taurus se sold to me by a major saturn dealer in september of 2001 sticker price around 6,000 before taxes etc. Traded in my paid for buick in good condition because ofoverheating that could not be fixed with vehicle history so easy to access these days, how could this be over looked by a major car dealer, sellingto the general public, my vehicle has been on notice for recall for 8yrs.!i just became aware of this warranty recall a few months prior to the expiration of this recall notice. I accidently ran across the ford extended warranty card transferred to me when i purchased the car, called them and was given info thatanswered a lot of questions: last year, i spent every dime i could make, borrow, and beg to keep that car form blowing up, and running so that i could keep a roof me and my children?s head , (single mother with 2 children in las vegas is scary enough but without transportation i can?t even imagine. Car started overheating at odd times and way before any (normal heat reading), spewing coolant and so forth all over hoses and cables and radiator causing eventual erosion of all these hoses etc. Some hoses can cost up to $60 a piece! this overheating continued to simultaneously cause other problems such as build up of fluids(coolant mixture)in radiator at temperatures ranging from 117degrees causing erosion of the same nature within the radiator, head gasket cracked and repaired at the tune of $1600. Still the electrical was over looked by the same mechanics time and time again. Neglect is a prevalent problem in this field and women are the victims here once again, helpless!
Consumer states air bag did not deploy when vehicle crashed into a brick wall.
Airbag spring/ speedometer cable failure.
Airbag light is coming on while consumer is driving.also,at 65 mph vehicle shakes very badly.please provide any further information.
Rear-ended an suv going approximately 30-40 mph, totaling both vehicles and causing considerable damage to the front end of my taurus.the air bags did not deploy.
Air bag light continually malfunctions, unable to fix.
While driving at a low speed, vehicle lost steering control.dealer inspected vehicle and notified consumer that subframe diconnected from vehicle.vehicle was repaired under recall 98v323000, and part was not covered under warranty and recall. Dealer found steering gear cracked.subframe bushings and washers were worn and missing.steering gear and subframe bushing were replaced.airbag light flashing.clockspring assembly replaced.
The airbag went off as it should have but the hot gases burned my right wrist
Consumer stated before buyingvehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buyingvehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road,also security system needed to be reset.
I was in a car accident two weeks ago. I hit a tree in the front of my car and then flipped it on its side the air bags dint go off when i first hit the tree. I fractured my back, have severe bruising on my lungs, and 9 stitches in my right knee. Nothing was done to the car to fix it because it was totaled.
While drivingair bag deployed for no reason. Consumercontacted ford, who will will not repair the vehicle. .....
The vehicle was rear ended and pushed into another car in front of it.neither driver's nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer said that they were not supposed to deploy.
While driving about 35 mphcar was involved in a collisionwhere the airbags did not deploy , seat belts were worn. Manufacturer contacted.
Consumer was in a head on accident the passengers air bag didn't deployed .tt
Vehicle was going 45mph and slid into a pole head on.front end was totaled. Upon impact,front driver's and passenger's air bags didn't deploy, causing facial injury todriver.dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
Had a frontal collision, air bag had delayed deployment, filled car with smoke.
Passengers airbag did not deploy during front end crash with a van.tt
I am not sure how to contact you.i am a trauma surgeon and just admitted a four year old who was in front passenger seat with seat belt on and mom hit a deer deploying the airbag.child was hit in the face and with large bruse to face and chest.admitted for observation and ok.please email me ([email protected]) if this is not the proper way to notify you.thank you.jr hall, m.d.
1995 ford taurus front air bags deployed inadvertently.*mr
Passengers air bag failed to deploy during accident, resulting in an injury.
Consumer was in a head on accident the drivers air bag didn't deployed .tt
Unspecified:dust from airbag during accident caused injury. (attorney for client)
While going 40-45mph air bags did not deploy in a side collision. Vehicle jumped over a median and hit 3 signs. Also causing frontal damage. Dealer had been notified but had no record of the vehicle sold to this consumer.there was one injury.
Involved in a front-end collision while going 5 mph whereas the othe rvehicle was doing 30-35 mph.air bags did not deploy upon impact.
Whiledriving 40 - 50 mph, vehicle rearended another vehecle, and was also hit from rear. Neither airbag deployed.
After hitting a tree at 35mphdriver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy .driver sustained head injuries.
While in a head-on collision,air bags did not deploy.manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Driver's airbag compartment opened up and airbag fell out.
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 40mph, 12:30 on front bumper,dual airbags failed to deploy.
Vehicle accident resulting in one fatality.*mr a witness stated the consumer's vehicle swerved immediately left of the center lane. The witness who was driving behind the consumer's vehicle, stated another van traveling in the oncoming direction tried to maneuver around the consumer's vehicle. As a result, the two vehicles met head on on the right side of the road. The other vehicle rode on top of the consumer's vehicle onto the roof. Both vehicles landed in a ditch. The consumer's husband (driver) was killed upon impact. Two children in the back seat were belted and sustained lacerations. Driver side air bag didn't deploy, the passenger side air bag did. Vehicle was heavily disabled and had to be towed. The driver had to be cut out the vehicle. The driver died as a result of blunt impacts to his trunk with multiple fractured ribs and lacerations of left lung, inferior vena cava. Liver and spleen.(wife on behalf on husband)*ph
The vehicle was involved in a collision, the driver side air bag deployed, however the passenger air bag deployed after the accident.
While driving car in high speed lane in az, came upon another car, left front wheel of other car started swaying, ford driver hit brakes (abs), they locked up, front of taurus hit rear of other car at 65 mph, driver's air bags did not deploy on impact. *a
Passengers air bag did not deploy, after hitting a vehicle in the rear.tt
Driver's air bag deployed in sid eimpact, resulting in driver sustaining a concussion, affecting his visual perception and speech.
Car was in an accident, impact was about 30 mph, drivers air bag didn't deploytt
Driver's foot slipped off brakes onto accelerator,causing vehicle to run into 4-5 inch wide steel pole which resulted in front end being pulled back about 12 inches. Dual airbags did not deploy and seat belts did not catch, causing head injuries.
Taking exit in left lane, vehicle going down ramp, brakes (abs) failed to stop, went into intersection, hit 2 other parked vehicles, air bags deployed. Consumer states possible acceleration jam or cruis control, vehicle picked up speed and would not slow down and hit a road side concrete block and two parjed cars consumer suffered injuries.
Vehicle ran offroad due to ice condition, causing both air bags to deploy with flames shooting out on both sides.was able to extinguishfire before it became severe.dealer and manufacturer were notified.please feel free to porivide any further details on this matter.
Drivers air bag did not deploy, after hitting a vehicle in the rear.tt
Vehicle was in a front end collision at 15 to 25 mph. Car was declaredtotaled by the american automobile association (aaa).also,air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle was involved in a collision in which neither air bags deployed, and the seat belt did not restrain the driver, causing the driver to hit the windshield and knock her out.
Consumer states that the air bag light started flashing, in checking, found a short in the driver?s side air bag, took the vehicle to dealer they found a spring needed to be replaced and that repair would cost over $125.00.dealer has declined repairs as they feel the auto is too old and has too many miles. *yd
A dear was hiton driver side, hood and front fender badly dented and need to be replaced.air bags did not go off, and deputy on scene stated that they should've gone off.when repairs were made to the car the body man found no sensors on the car.at the time of accident the air bag light was flashing.but they never went off.
While at a stand still at a red light, consumer was involved in a head-on collision, impact over 50 mph in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed, resulting in injuries to both driver and passenger . Consumer has yet to contact dealer.
While drivingat 15 mph vehicle had a frontal impact with another vehicle going about 30 mph, anddriver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants incrash.no prior problems. Vehicle was totaled.please provide further information.
Vehicle involved in accident.front-end received significant damage, but the airbag did not deploy.
While traveling about 30 mph on the main road. She hit a bump inside of the road and her dual airbags deployed .the dealership is aware of the problem.*mr
Had a frontal impact and thedriver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in this accident.please provide further information.
Drivers airbag did not deploy during front end crash with a van.tt
Driver and passenger side airbags failed to deploy in a frontal collision going at 50 mph.tt
Consumer states that the air bag light started flashing, in checking, found a short in the driver?s side air bag, took the vehicle to dealer they found a spring needed to be replaced and that repair would cost over $125.00.dealer has declined repairs as they feel the auto is too old and has too many miles. *yd
Consumer stated before buyingvehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buyingvehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road,also security system needed to be reset.
The airbag system was inoperative. The airbag light started flashing. The dealer cleaned the airbag sensores. The airbag light stopped flashing. A year later the airbag light started flashing. The dealer suggested that the sensor is corroded by road salt and needs to work on again.781530 dup of 539949; posted on 09-07-1999.
Passenger's side air bag can be seen in the dashboard due to a crack. Problem happened while in garage. Owner was starting vehicle & heard a cracking noise & noticed the air bag was showing through. Took to dealership & mechanic refused to replair problem. Indicated vehicle was too old to repair problem with air bag.
Vehicle was involved in a minor 10 mph frontal collision in whichdriver's and passenger's air bags deployed. However,plastic cover came off ofdriver's side air bag, causing injuries todriver's eye.please give any further details.
The plastic piece that attatches the two straps on her chest broke open and she hit the back of my drivers side seat.
While driving the vehicle the headlights go out. Dealer has fixed and problem still exists.first occasion, dealer stated problem was fixed and when consumer came to pick up vehicle, found a dashboard light for the headlights was not lit, on the 3rd day of repair, dealer stated a wire had broken in the connector to the multi-function switch, this had been replaced 2 years prior, other electical components have failed including the door locks, seat belt buzzers, key left in ignition buzzer, courtesy light, and others, consumer told dealer that on one occasion while shutting the driver's door she could hear anoise that sounded like something was shorting out.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, flames emitted from the hood, covering the windshield. The coolant warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who confirmed hat the radiator and electronic wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 19,000.
Electrical system failure:no crank sometimes.the vehicle wastaken to a local ford dealer who kept the vehicle for 3 days.when it first arrived at the dealer, they couldn't start it either.the next day they were able to start the vehicle and could not find where the problem was.obviously, there was no charge and the vehicle was returned to me.this has occured 3 times since i've had the vehicle (purchased used on 7/99).instrument panel:speedometer needle jumps around, typically after i reach speeds in excess of 30 mph.
While driving, smoke emitted from the dash board.
Electrical failure.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph a noise was heard and the vehicle was pulled over. A fire was observed coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was contacted who extinguished the fire.the vehicle was towed to a service station. The contact was unsure whether the cause of the fire was electrical or fuel ignited, nor what component was involved.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasion for an intermittent stalling condition, the dealer replace the pump twice but the problem reoccured, upon further inspection the technican found that the electrical connector to the fuel pump was corroded and partially burnt causing the vehicle to stall intermittently without warning, the consumer is requesting reimbursement, the starter failed.yh
Arriving home, i parked the car in our attached garage. I went into the garage and i noticed the smell of something hot or shorted coming from the engine compartment.i backed the car out of the garage and disconnected the battery. The next day, i reconnected the battery and no longer noticed the smell.i drove it and there was no more odor.the speed control failed to operate, and the speed control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid on the wiring harness and the 3 amp fuse in the wirng harness was blown, but only after coming close to starting a fire. Ford has a history of safety problems with the speed control deactivation switch leaking brake fluid on the wiring harness and causing fires. This car was recalled in 2007 to install a fused wiring harness with a 3 amp fuse between the switch and the speed control servo where it offered no protection.the car was recalled again in 2008 to replace the first wiring harness with one having the fuse ahead of the deactivation switch.the 3 amp fuse in series with the 15 amp fuse is far less likely to cause a fire than having only the 15 amp fuse.nevertheless, i came close to having a major fire in our home while we were inside had i not noticed the problem.the 3 amp fuse did its job, but there was enough brake fluid and heat to possibly cause a fire.i took the car to the dealer and they replaced the leaking switch and the fused wiring harness. They charged me $177.03 for the repair.ford has recalled about 10 million vehicles to add the fuse, but i am convinced that the design is still unsafe because 3 amps could still ignite brake fluid,i hope this note may save others from serious problems, as more of these pressure switches will fail with age and leak brake fluid on the continuously energized wiring harness.the 3 amp fuses may not always blow soon enough.
The vehicle experienced an electrical fire.
The vehicle will not start.consumer had the computer/coil, and distributor replaced.also, engine head gaskets were replaced three times.
I am the owner of a 1995 ford taurus with around 64000 miles. I was driving the vehicle on the date of 11/27/05 when black smoke started coming out from under the hood, i was one light from the westbrook fire department so managed to get to the firehouse and off the road to prevent any other damage to others around me. I ended up losing my brakes from the fire and every wire and anything plastic under the hood had been destroyed. The vehicle is a total lose. It seems the fire had been caused by an electrical problem and started towards the front of the vehicle. I checked on the internet and found that ford had issued a recall for a problem with the cooling fan causing an under-hood fire. I contacted ford on 11/28/05 to verify if my vehicle was affected by this recall and was told yes, but i had never been notified. After this i was told by ford that i would be contacted in several working days with further instructions. I was contacted by ford on 12/13/05 and was told there was nothing they could do until a ford dealer checked the car to see if the fire was caused by the cooling fan.on the date of 12/14/05 i had the vehicle towed to hammonasset ford lincoln in madison ct to look at the vehicle. They looked at the vehicle and said there was so much damage under the hood, that every wire had melted they could not tell exactly where the fire started. I had the car towed back home and on 12/20/05 i was contacted by ford via u.s. Mail and was told due to the extensive amount of damage to the vehicle they were unable to verify a manufacturer''s defect that the ford motor company is unable to offer any assistance at this time.every wire under the hood is stripped of its plastic coating. And the paint on the hood is burned off right over the fan.this should have never happened to a car with only 64000 miles .
When attempting to make left turns the steering wheel, power windows and door locks, breaks, ignition, and gear lever locks up.after manipulating the key in ignition for several minutes it will release and vehicle can be shifted to park and all other components unlock.if collision had resulted in a fire the occupants would have been trapped inside.
Speedometer does not work correctly over 45 mph, which makes the cruise control not work at all. Needle jumps around wildly and is very distracting to the driver.
'recall campaign' ford taurus 1995 recalled the engine cooling fan assembly and installing circuit breaker. The consumer stated the dealer replaced the motor and fan, but never installed the breaker. The dealer found a leak in the radiator but they did not have a replacement so the vehicle was taken to another shop.after the recall was performed on june 11. 2002 the vehicle overheated on june 28, 2002. The consumer was informed by the mechanic who previously performed the recall work, stated the vehicle had a blown head gasket and possibly a cracked head fromoverheating. The mechanic stated the fan motor did not cause the vehicle to overheat.the consumer stated he learned of a recall regarding the head gasket which the mechanic at the dealership denied that there was a problem. The consumer returned to the dealership again and they found the fan motor and circuit breaker not working properly, they denied there was a problem, however the vehicle overheated again, and the motor had to be replaced for a second time. The battery was replaced because the vehicle would not start at times.
Battery failed. *dh
Battery failed.yh
Battery failed. Mjs
Battery failed. Mjs
Alternator failed.
Transmission exhibited a 'clunking' noise while cruising on interstate, then white smoke seen coming from back and underside of car as engine starts to whine.pulled over to check problem as soon as noted since no warning lamps lighted inside vehicle.once pulled onto shoulder, burnt transmission fluid burst under car.all other fluid levels were checked and found acceptable.when cooled down, car would not engage any gear.needed to be towed to nearest ford garage and told transmission needed replacing due to internal failure.no external trauma noted.transmission cost over $2000 and ford customer assistance would not offer any reimbursement.routine transmission maintenance performed at 42300 miles.personally, i feel that a well-maintained transmission should last longer than 49000 miles.
Starter failed.nlm
Consumer purchase car new only had the car 12 day now it a month there is a dent and the plastic piece of the horn fell off .tt
My husband went inside a friends house and when he came back out a few minutes later the car was on fire.we did not have insurance, the car is not fixed and is in our garage.all of the dashboard wiring, electrical harness and the entire dashboard is burned as well as the front seats.the engine is not burned from what we can see.
While drivingin hot temperatures ignition module malfunctions. Dealer can not identify the cause.please give any further details.
Vehicle will stall when temperature gets hot, possibly due to ignition module. Dealer cannot determine cause after 8 attempts.
When i drive my car it makes a bad power sterring sound my fluid is not low. Mr
Engine stalled & power brakes and steering shut down at 75 miles per hour. Occurred on interstate 40, half way between needles & barstow.outside temperature was approximately 103 degrees.lucky to gain access to right shoulder of highway before being rear ended by other traffic.
While driving about any speed vehicle will stall without prior warning.steering wheel will lock up.then, have to wait and restart.
Owner states that while driving he smells wires burning and that it may be coming from ignition system .owner also notes that dealer said this was normal.
After engine has been runing and shut down, ignition fails to start engine, waiting for a short period results in a successful engine start.
When consumer turnedvehicle on itwill stall without prior notice,andvehicle will not restart. Dealership was aware of the problem. The problem occurs when the weather is hot.
Vehicle was going approximately 40mph and stalled.over the past 3 years, every summer,vehicle has the same problem.problem started at 30,000 miles.no recall or replacement parts have been issued for the dealer to assist.
When drivingvehiclewill shut down without prior warning. Dealership is aware of the problemabout ignition module.it is located too close to the engine, and whenengine is hot it will stall. Power steering and brakes will go at anytime.
After driving for 1.5 hrs during a 86 degree day, the engine shut down, although the temperature gauge remained in the "normal" range. The car would not start until after sitting for a few minutes. The ignition module was replaced at the time, but a year later, this past weekend, the same time happened again. The car stopped after a 1.5 hour drive, and would not start again, until sitting for several hours.
This car has been taken care of exceptionaly,there is no reason for a transmission to go or speedometer.iam a proffesional driver by trade.this dealership was extremely rude.no satisfaction from anyone to date .please help. I also own 2001 taurus and 1989 f-150 not bought at that dealership.the speedometer bounce's around 0-80+ all the time,the trany went in an intersection as my wife went to pull out the engine stalled the wires meltedand ruined transmission $1500.00 +
My husband went inside a friends house and when he came back out a few minutes later the car was on fire.we did not have insurance, the car is not fixed and is in our garage.all of the dashboard wiring, electrical harness and the entire dashboard is burned as well as the front seats.the engine is not burned from what we can see.
After driving for 1.5 hrs during a 86 degree day, the engine shut down, although the temperature gauge remained in the "normal" range. The car would not start until after sitting for a few minutes. The ignition module was replaced at the time, but a year later, this past weekend, the same time happened again. The car stopped after a 1.5 hour drive, and would not start again, until sitting for several hours.
When the outside temperature is above 90 degrees the engine quits causing a loss of power steering thus making the steering extremely difficult especially in heavy traffic at highway speeds.the engine will not start untill the engine compartment has been allowed to cool down (with the hood up) for approximately 30 minutes. A dealer replaced the ignition module one time but this has not solved the problem. The problem is definitely related to high ambient temperatures.
The vehicle will not start.consumer had the computer/coil, and distributor replaced.also, engine head gaskets were replaced three times.
Vehicle stalledwhen driving onhighway without warning.engine will shutdown. Dealer has been contacted.the vehicle stalls several times due ti sensor and spark plugs failure.
Whenever driving in warm or hot weather vehicle would stall out in middle of traffic. Had contacted several dealerships, and was informed the problem was a defective ignition which would need to be replaced.*yd
Engine stalls at any speed without warning sometimes requiring wait beside the road before restarting.in november the dealer said ford would not have replacment parts until january now they are not shipping until february.replaced ignition module with a used part in december. Car continues to stall in traffic.
Engine stalls while driving. Dealer has yet to be contacted.consumer took vehicle to dealer, inspection mechanic stated that the computer chip failed.transmission malfunctioned and was replaced on three occasions, consumer states that when the tranmsission went out after placing in park, the vehicle would not stop and the emergency brake had to be used to keep from having an accident.
Vehicle would not start. Towed to dealer and replacedeec wires, and pcm relay module.please provide any further information.
Vehicle stalls out when driving. Everything shuts down. Hadvehicle towed. Contacted dealer. Electric control module failure.
Ignition switch is turned off and engine is still running. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Key cylinder froze . Mjs
Vehicle was parked, consumer then returned and placed key in ignition switch and ignition switch fell off steering column into driver's hand.vehicle was towed to dealership, and ignition switch was repaired.no reason given as to why ignition switch fell off.
Ignition key won't come out of switch when vehicle is in park.
Ignition switch failed. Can take key out of switch & engine still going. Had 2 ignition switches replaced due to failure, possibly anelectrical short.also,engine head gasket had blown at 64,000/fuel pump replaced due to overheating, and the air conditioner puts out an odor when running for awhile. Been to dealer each time about problems. Had also notified manufacturer & told nothing can be done.
While traveling and without any indication vehicle stalled. After 5-10 minutes vehicle restarted. Please provide further information.
Engine starts intermittentlycaused by faulty ignition switch. Owner will provide more details.
When consumer places key inside ofignition .vehicle will start intermittently, butvehicle will not shut off on its own.dealership is aware of problem.
The consumer was driving, and suddenly with out warning, the engine simply quit as it has done on several occasions in the past.also during this incident, there was very little braking ability due to the loss of the engine.when the vehicle shut off again in october 2002, the consumer suspected that the incident was exactly what the article stated;concerning the replacement of the ignition device.the consumer feels that the he is being stonewalled and is requesting the ford motor company reimburse him for the money spent and remedial service on the consumers vehicle at fords expense.*scc
When attempting to put key in ignition switch, key does not go in. At other times, key will not turn to start vehicle. Dealer has not been contacted.
Ignition switch overheated since it was made to close to the engine.this caused vehicle to stall and shutdown. Consumer has had the problem since 1995, but in the last month,vehicle has shut down once a week.the dealership has not found remedy.
Key ignition switch isn't operable inside ofvehicle. When he putskey inignition.vehicle willnot start at all.dealership is aware ofproblem.
Starting on 3/15, the car would turn off with no warning, both at idle and at speeds of up to 75 mph.we are left to coast to the side of the road with no power steering or brakes.sometimes it will recrank, other times it won't.local ford dealer has had the car 5 times (has it now) and cannot figure it out.have replaced fuel pump, crank sensor, cam sensor, water pump, ignition control module and various filters.until recently, the dealer could not replicate the problem, so we kept the car until it was literally lurching and knocking, barely driving more than a mile at a time, turning off every 100 yards or so.they finally saw it turn itself off.it just goes dead.after several times, we found that there was a telltale "shudder" that occured sometime prior to it shutting off.no real pattern though.can happen first thing in the am, when cold, or on highway at cruising speed, or on city streets in stop/go.also at idle, or coming to a stop.cannot find a reason for this to happen.i found 44 other instances mentioned here of this...although some people call it engine, others fuel, others even have said transmission or ignition/electrical, while all describing the same thing.when will ford get the idea that there is a problem????
The vehicle was parked and smelled smoke and there was a fire under the hood. Dealer will not return calls on this problem.
Vehicle stalled and would not restart, the mechanic installed a new starter.(daughter on behalf of parenys).
Connectorfrom the starter failed, causing a no-start condition .part has been replaced twice and repaired once, but defect keeps occurring. Tsbhas been issued.
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
Alternator failure.
Starter switch would not turn over at 28,000 miles, consumer was unable to start car, and had to take it to a garage, and they replaced the starter.engine coolant temp gauge replaced also. *ml
Vehicle stalled and would not restart, the mechanic installed a new starter.(daughter on behalf of parenys).
Defective starter wire will disconnect by itself, causing the vehicle to become inoperative. Will not start.
Smelled a wiring burning oder, parked car in the garage, next morning heard the horn blowing and light coming on/off by themselves.
Wiring harness melted/overheated, some of the wires burned off their insulation.this could cause a fire.
Wiring harness failure due to placing spare tire back into storage compartment damaged the wiring harness also located in storag ecompartment, causing high beams/radio/dash lights and courtsy lights to fail.
On two occasions the wire at brake pedal to brake switch broke. Once at 16,000 miles and at 42,000 mile, causing sudden acceleration, resulting in failure.
Smelled a wiring burning oder, parked car in the garage, next morning heard the horn blowing and light coming on/off by themselves.
The car caught on fire and blew up and the fire stared on the right passenger floorboard. Please describe.
Repaired shorted wire at circuit 193.
While driving on highway, vehicle started smoking/lost power, andfire came from front hood. Fire department and police department came. Vehicle towed and insurance co. Totalled car. Reported opinions electrical fire. Provide further information.
While at a stop light noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Opened hood andengine was on fire.fire was put out by fire department. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide futher information.
Wiring harness burned, causing fuel to go intoinjector.dealer has been notified. The head gasket and the motor were rebuilt prior to recall, but the consumer was reimbursed by the manufacturer.however, the motor failed again.after four month of diagnosis, the dealer determined a burnt wire to be the cause.
2 wires connected to the brake light switch, on the brake pedal, shorted together.at this point the wire insulation and sheathing began to melt and burn filling the passenger compartment with smoke.the only way i could stop it was to disconnect the car battery.the 15 amp fuse for the brake lights did not blow!!i have saved the 2 inch section of wiring that was burned and melted.
Consumer drove vehicle about 30 miles and stopped, vehicle started smoking and caught onfire underhood.dealer contacted.
I am appauled at the amount of problems with the ford taurus that i purchased.i am currently without a car while i wait for the fuse in the radiator to be replaced ( which lead to the fan motor in the radiator and the radiator itself to be replaced as well). The first recall, which was the head gasket, took a total of three monthes to be repaired, three monthes i spent hitching rides. In the letter, each time they have promised me a rental car, and each time, no cars have been available, and if cars are available, they are not allowed to rent one to me because i am a college student who is not twenty one. I am deeply offended at the fact that the ford motor company can get away with making me pay twelve thousand dollars and i am still left walking on the side of i-75 on the coldest say of the year (head gasket incident). In summary, if a grocery store sells you bad bananas, you should get your money back. Thank you for taking the time to read my comments, and i hope others feel the same way. P.s. All of the above is factual and a joke.
Vehicle was parked in driveway with ignition in left idle position, under the hood fire broke out, engulfed engine compartment.
Since i purchased 1yr ago the car has been repaired 5 times for electrical,and i am, wondering if this is a recovered vehicle i notice discoloration in some door panels and dash board yet the salesperson filled out a form that this car was not in a wreck .im am suspicious please help,charles scheaferam.
Engine compartment fire under the hood while driving, 25 mph.tt
Both cluch and electrical problems were repaired at pulliam ford located on two notch road in columbia, south carolina. Last repair vehicle shut down and was advised that a new engine was needed.
A wire attached tobrake pedal and controlsbrakes lights to appear, and to disconnect cruise control, malfunctioned.when this wire was not working, consumer could be using cruise control, and stepping on brake pedal and vehicle will accelerate rapidly toward vehicle in front.
While drivingat 55 mph vehicle suddenly started to lose power.driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood.driver pulled over, raised hood, and noticed that wires inharness behindengine were on fire. Please provide any further infomation. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle began smoking and then caught on fire under the hood while driving.
The connector to fuel pump would get very hot & fall off. Would not be able to get fuel to vehicle. Had contacted dealer & was informed the wire harness needed to be grounded. This would allow fuel to vehicle.
After turing vehicle off heard a bom noise in motor, andenginecaught on fire.
Vehicle caught on fire.fire started inengine and moved into the cab ofvehicle. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
First week of ownership was no brake lights, and can't shift out of park. Problem was electric cooling fan motor. Then cruise would not shut off. Problem-brake wiring harness. Last major problem was rocker arm malfunctioned at 39,166 mi. Repair bill for that was 879.88.
Consumer believes electrical system is defective possibly due to the #4 fuse coming from factory w/20 amps when manual states 15 amps.this fuse has blown 8 times,it controls several components, including the dash/rear tail lights which have failed several times while driving at night and the turn signal bulbs which have been replaced 6 times. Other electrical repairs include 3 trip indicators and 1 speedometer.
Request reimbursement for motor, fan and fuse assembly prior to receiving the recall notice.*ph *la
Dt: the contact owns a 1995, ford taurus. While driving the vehicle wasoperating properly. Contact could not tell how fast he was going because the speedometer was not working. Whengetting off at the exit the vehicle was beginning to slow down.he thought the car was overheating. While trying to get off of the road saw smoke appearingfrom the right tire on the front.someone came up to him and he turned the car off and jumped out of the car he looked under the car and saw fire comingfrom the gas tank. The air intake and battery melted. All electrical components still worked because it did not get into the fire wall. The fire department hadenough time to salvage most of the vehicle. It was unknown where the fire started. The dome light would not go offthe vehicle. Also, the passenger side door light would not go off. When contactnoticed these lights were on he took the fuse out that controls these lights but since he was going on a long drive . Back home he put the fuse back in to listen to the radio. Then while driving home the vehicle caught on fire.
Electrical system failure:no crank sometimes.the vehicle wastaken to a local ford dealer who kept the vehicle for 3 days.when it first arrived at the dealer, they couldn't start it either.the next day they were able to start the vehicle and could not find where the problem was.obviously, there was no charge and the vehicle was returned to me.this has occured 3 times since i've had the vehicle (purchased used on 7/99).instrument panel:speedometer needle jumps around, typically after i reach speeds in excess of 30 mph.
Wiring harness burned, causing fuel to go intoinjector.dealer has been notified. The head gasket and the motor were rebuilt prior to recall, but the consumer was reimbursed by the manufacturer.however, the motor failed again.after four month of diagnosis, the dealer determined a burnt wire to be the cause.
The pointer on the speedometer would move erratically while driving, consumer had the cluster unit replaced.
At 65 mph my dashboard vibrates violently. The steering wheel does not vibrate. What can i do about this?
Odometer is erratic, above 50mphneedle shows any reading.dealer knows electronic analogue chip has to be replaced.
Engine overheated, took to repair shop, head gasket failed, was after recall date (dec. 98) was told no maximum mileage by ford customer service. Later ford changed date but put a lid of 100,000 miles. Have contacted ford several times to no availe. I feel this is a problem that has nothing to do with the mileage of the vehicle but a design problem that should be reimbursed to the customer.
The engine failed while driving due to pinched wire harness under the driver's seat which burned the relay on the engine.yh
Electrical system wiring: driving approximately 15-20mphwhen the check engine light came on. Pulled over to the side roadandraised hood .smoke and sparks was coming from underneath the dash. In less than two minutes the vehicle was engulfed in flames . Was told that the fire was due to faulty wiring.
Upon starting the vehicle owner smelled wires burning,he then noticed a red glow underneath dashboard,vehicle caught on fire,owner jumped out just in time.
I was driving along when all of a sudden a big bang car slammed pavement began to swerve. Started smoking off burned rubber tire popped an car was broke down wheel dangling.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, flames emitted from the hood, covering the windshield. The coolant warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who confirmed hat the radiator and electronic wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 19,000.
There was a very strong smell of gas fumes inside the car while driving.this is second or third time this has happened.conditions under which this happened wasspeed 35-45, temp gauge on m in normal, outside temp approx 90, ac on max cooling, fan on hi, fuel warning light on, less than 1/8 tank of gas.fumes were so strong i started getting dizzy and had to pull off road to air out vehicle.
95 ford taurus se sold to me by a major saturn dealer in september of 2001 sticker price around 6,000 before taxes etc. Traded in my paid for buick in good condition because ofoverheating that could not be fixed with vehicle history so easy to access these days, how could this be over looked by a major car dealer, sellingto the general public, my vehicle has been on notice for recall for 8yrs.!i just became aware of this warranty recall a few months prior to the expiration of this recall notice. I accidently ran across the ford extended warranty card transferred to me when i purchased the car, called them and was given info thatanswered a lot of questions: last year, i spent every dime i could make, borrow, and beg to keep that car form blowing up, and running so that i could keep a roof me and my children?s head , (single mother with 2 children in las vegas is scary enough but without transportation i can?t even imagine. Car started overheating at odd times and way before any (normal heat reading), spewing coolant and so forth all over hoses and cables and radiator causing eventual erosion of all these hoses etc. Some hoses can cost up to $60 a piece! this overheating continued to simultaneously cause other problems such as build up of fluids(coolant mixture)in radiator at temperatures ranging from 117degrees causing erosion of the same nature within the radiator, head gasket cracked and repaired at the tune of $1600. Still the electrical was over looked by the same mechanics time and time again. Neglect is a prevalent problem in this field and women are the victims here once again, helpless!
Radiator continually leaking, causing vehicle to overheat and stall, not able to determine failure.*mjs
1995 ford taurus 3.8 liter head gasket failure
While traveling on the interstate, the engine temperature gauge began fluctuating back and forth. I stopped the car and checked under the hood and found the car to be overheating. Vehicle was allowed to cool down and coolant was added. Continued on to destination without further incident. Vechile was taken to a ford dealer in arkansas to pinpoint problem. Was told that the head gasket had failed.due to problem with the 3.8l engine, ford would fix at no charge. Repair took over a week resulting in myself and family having to return to florida by other means and having to return to arkansas the following week to pick up my car. Despite this problem being covered under an "extended warranty"ford offored no assistance for the inconvience/expense we went through, even though they knew we were from out of state and the vehicle was promised to be repaired before we had to return to florida. A subsequent complaint was filed to landers ford in little rock, ar and to the director of ford's vehicle service and programs dept. Both letters were unanswered/ignored. Vehicle ci again losing coolant (5/24/2000) and will be taken back to the dealer in dothan.
My 1995 ford taurus with 3.8 liter engine has experienced head gaskets failures twice. The first time, ford motor company admitted that the design was faulty and replaced the engine. The second time occurred 28,000 miles later, on the new engine. Now they refuse to accept responsibility for a design that is obviously defective. This is a very disappointing response from a major manufacturer. This explains why they are losing market share and customers.
The consumer experienced three incidents where the vehicle stalled.(the fist incident the consumer was entering highway traffic, the second was after a light changed/stalled in the middle of the street, and the third incident the consumer was travelingon the highway and the motor started to miss, and a couple of seconds later quit)scc
Vehicle still overheats afterreplacingengine.as soon astemperature gauge moved in the red,pulled vehicle over to cool off. Dealer has not been notified.
The engine light went on when the thermostat guage went to hot from neutral, then the car overheated and stalled the engine at about 55 mph. Smoke and steam poured out from under the hood of the car. One couldn't start the engine again until it cooled down.
While driving, the engine over heated and stalled.
A/c:compressor clutch came apartexhaust: due to heat and corrosion cat converter flange became so thin it was impossible to seal exhaust. Act converter replaced under 8/80 emmissions warranty.paint: cracks in paint developed above rear wheel (sheet metal flexing?) allowing moisture in causing corrosion and paint to lift.front springs: both front springs broke nearly puncturing the right front tire. No help from ford.seems they have a history of bad spring problems. 93 taurus recall #98v-094, windstar recall 01v-199, contour recall 01v-255. They have extended the warranty on front springs for the 2000 ford focus for 10 years or 150,000 miles because of this problem. I didn't even know the springs were broken.dealer brought it to my attention while in for a/c repair. Had the spring punctured the tire at highway speed the result could have been catastropic. I contacted ford customer service and they offered no assistance other than to say if there was a future recall or satisfaction program i would be eligible for reimbursment.the cost of the repair is relativly inexpensive.it's the fact that they know there is a problem and are unwilling to address it that bothers me. Springs are not a maintance item. I have seen them lose tension and sag on older high mileage cars, but not brake.this is a safety issue.
The head gaskets leaked antifreeze.
Vehicle experienced engine overheating and loss of power, recall for same failure, however vehicle denied due to vin #. Yh
Car stalled on freeway then when finally got it started and exited freeway at the very next exit, car stalled again.this time when the car started it also caught on fire underneath the hood. Pulled into very first parking lot (approx 100ft) car stalled again but by now was completely engulfed in flames under the hood.i exited vehicle immediately and called fire dept.car was a complete loss.several weeks to a month after loss of car, i received a recall notice for the car.apparently there was a defective engine cooling fan that could cause a fire underneath the hood.my car is gone.what do i do?ford is responsible.how do i get reimbursed for my car.i am not looking for a handout.i just want what my car was worth, not to mention my time and trouble.
Temperature gauge gives a different reading everytime the car is driven.
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing the consumer to smell strong chemical fumes. Dealer notified. Ts
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. All water came out of exhaust system.
While driving vehicle stalled. Driver lost power steering. Driver managed to move to side of road and stopped vehicle. Hadvehicle towed to dealership for the mechanic to check out problem.
Head gasket failure on a 1995 ford taurus.it has been published that the 1995 ford 3.8l engine will fail at any speed without warning and this occurred with our vehicle.
Consumer received a recall letter from themanufacturer, took the vehicle to the dealer to fixed the engine cooling fan assembly. (the part on recall) vehicle had the same problem overheating. Therecall failed. Please provide further information.
1. The engine problem was a blown head gasket 2. The transmission problem was a planetary gear meltdown. I replaced the planetary gearset and the fiber parts, plates and seals. I also installed an axod dam kit made by shift technology products to increase the lubrication to the planetaries. Unfortunately, the transmission still has the same delayed shifts from second to third and third to fourth and a delayed and harsh third to second downshift that it always had (it was my wifes car when i met her and it had 30000 miles on it at that time).3. Runs on the hot side even after the head gasket change. I've replaced the thermostat seeveral times and the water pump once and the radiator once. I finally removed the thermostat and let it run without one and the gage will still run in the middle. Also, the cooling fan works.
The vehicle stalled in heavy traffic which resulted in white smoke blowing out. *mrthe mechanic stated that the head gasket had blown, which was a result of the fan bearing problem which was later addressed by a recall.the consumer requested reimbursement.after the vehicle was worked on for the recall, the vehicle began to overheat.the dealer completely flushed and all the liquids to try and remedy the cooling system problem.(recall 397v019000)*scc*nlm
Our vehicle was performing as usual prior to the breakdown.we had recently had the vehicle tuned up, and the oxygen sensor replaced due to a skip problem and lower then normal gas mileage.we had just completed a 45 minute trip in the vehicle and stopped for dinner.we were in the restaurant for 45 minutes and then returned to the vehicle to complete our trip.upon leaving the restaurant, the vehicle began to skip badly, with smoke from the exhaust, and the temperture gauge began to rise.we immeditally turned the vehicle off.we have had the vehicle towed to our mechanic and he said we have a blown head gasket.upon contacting our ford dealership we were told that yes, ford had an extended warranty for this problem for this vehicle, but that we were past the dec.31, 1998 deadline and the 60,000 miles.we contacted the ford customer inquiry department, but we were told the samething.we feel that ford knows about this problem and should take responsibility.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing coolant fluid to leak. Dealer notified. Ts
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
95 taurus wagon, after having car checked numerous times for various temperature control issues with heat and air conditioning over the past several years, head gasket blew...called dealership, after first noticing vapor from tailpipe along with temperature problems.dealers explaination was thermostat problem.one week later, extreme amount of blue vapor pouring out of tailpipe along with antifreeze fluid loss that had continued to occur.contacted dealer, said it was a head gasket and we should fill with antifreeze and find a new car, car has 84,000miles.contacted ford motor corp. About extended warranty coverage that because of low mileage didnt cover our car even though symptoms occured during covered period.ford refused to honor or acknowledge any responsibility even knowing about gasket problems and the 3.8l engine they installed in the taurus.
Misaligned head lamps/front&rear door/tailgate door/hood. You can hear gas in tank moving around
The engine cooling fan caught on fire almost exactly as described in recall 97s66, except the fan wasn't stopped by snow. Luckily when we smelled the smoke we stopped the car, turned it off and had it towed to the dealer. This is a potentially fatal situation that affects all 1995 taurus owners. When i called ford to report the problem they just blew me off saying that my vin was not in the range of vins for that recall.
While drivingengine could overheat most of the time without a prior warning. Consumer needs to stop vehicle and let the engine to cool down.please provide more information.
Vehicle had a blown head gasket/ water pump failure, and cracked radiator. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover for extended warranty due to the engine size 3.8l, not a 3.0l.*ml
Consumer stated while driving the vehicle overheated, consumer then parked the vehicle and the next day when she went to start it, there was smoke coming from the tailpip, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and consumer was infomred the head gasket had blown, which was under warranty, however the thermostat had been replaced previously on september 29 2000, and ford would not cover the entire cost of the repairs.*scc
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving the vehicle over heated and caused the vehicle to cut off.the dealer was notified. *nlmwhile driving the vehicle over heated and caused the vehicle to cut off.the dealer was notified.consumer has repaired so many things on this car and it still is not right.for instance radiator was repaired twice and it burned out.water pump repaired and its still leaking.electrical work done to tail lights.tire equipment has silver treads coming out of them.*mr
Engine failure - took car in on 12/23/1998 to have test for warranty (ford 98m01). Paid to have dealer test coolant and engine for leaks ($146.98), told me ok, 4 months later i have used twice a much antifreeze as before and there are know visable leaks. Dealer told me out of warranty tough luck. Transmisson, had in for service several times under warrany, said fixed but now problem is getting worse,.tells me you are out of warrany, tough luck.
Radiator overflow is two pieces and the top is gluded on. If vehicle overheats top of plastic radiator overflow container will explode sending boiling antifreeze onto anyone in vincity. This happened today. Driver raised hood an saw coolant overflow bottle sides were buldging and at that same instant the container blew up causing second degree burns from face to waist.
To date, ford maintains this engine is not covered by "secret warranty"although it is the same defect as the 3.8l.persistent problem of leaking coolant.transmission is unreliable and unsafe.a/c clutch, compressor and water pump failed simultaneously.replaced heater hose following a/c repair due to continued leak.
Misaligned head lamps/front&rear door/tailgate door/hood. You can hear gas in tank moving around
Engine gasket/ power steering, water pump failed.
Starting on 3/15, the car would turn off with no warning, both at idle and at speeds of up to 75 mph.we are left to coast to the side of the road with no power steering or brakes.sometimes it will recrank, other times it won't.local ford dealer has had the car 5 times (has it now) and cannot figure it out.have replaced fuel pump, crank sensor, cam sensor, water pump, ignition control module and various filters.until recently, the dealer could not replicate the problem, so we kept the car until it was literally lurching and knocking, barely driving more than a mile at a time, turning off every 100 yards or so.they finally saw it turn itself off.it just goes dead.after several times, we found that there was a telltale "shudder" that occured sometime prior to it shutting off.no real pattern though.can happen first thing in the am, when cold, or on highway at cruising speed, or on city streets in stop/go.also at idle, or coming to a stop.cannot find a reason for this to happen.i found 44 other instances mentioned here of this...although some people call it engine, others fuel, others even have said transmission or ignition/electrical, while all describing the same thing.when will ford get the idea that there is a problem????
Because i had been so frugal -- stupid? -- as to have my vehicle repaired at non-ford dealership shop and in spite of the language in 00m09 issued 3/2000 local dealer service manager refused to consider any refund of repair cost!no safety defect listed in summary.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).1995 ford taurus,fan motor froze, ford said they will only replace circuit breaker but not the fan which is now froze up again due to mileage (142,000). I've replaced motor no less than three times since 1997 before finding out about recall.also i've replaced a rear motor mount two to four times since 1997. A recall on this vehicle bought or built in certain other states have recalls on what sounds to be this same problem causes engine and transmission to fall causing accident. Ford will not fix. Could i get help from you in order to get ford to repair their defective products.[xxx]
Multiple cooling system component failures causing overheating and burning of plastic.
Contrary to ford motor company's extended warranty letter, there were no indications or signs that may indicate a problem.both situations of failure happend on the main road suddenly, and the car would not restart.luckily, although holding up traffic, i was not hit in the middle of the road, and was pushed to safety until the car could be towed!!!!from what i have read, ford had issued an extended warranty a couple of years back, knowing of this condition, and this car should not have been on the lot for sale to begin with.being an ordinary trusting consumer, i bought a lemon.although ford has extended the warranty again, as a preventative type measure to others, offering to fix the problem, it was too late for me.we have put over $4,000 in repairs, and still owe money on the vehicle.the local dealer is giving us the run around, trying to get out of this situation the cheapest way possible, and avoiding our calls.i feel it's b/c they know they will not get a sale out of us, and we are just a hassle to deal with.no other dealer will take our car at a decent trade, although we have had it fixed, b/c of the bad reputation of the vehicle ford has created!!!!!we are stuck!!!i expect in another 2 years,the head gaskets/coolant system will fail again, b/c it's a defective engine in general.i think ford ought to recall the car, or buy the car back, or recallit, pay off our loan , so we can buy a more reliable car without defects from a more reliable manufacturer! no safety defect listed in the summary.
The desert motors service dept. Said that although there had been a recall on this problem, my vehicle and engine were not included in this recall.i sent a letter of complaint and digital pictures of the failed and deformed head gasket to ford mtr. Co., consumer assistance ctr. In dearborn, mich. But so far no response
Vehicle keeps overheating. Dealer contacted, but problem still exists.the consumer stated that the vehicle went into reverse on its own when it was parked.
I have had head gasket problems,brake problems(rear calipers),rotors,transmission fluid leakage,radiator leakage,engine cooling system,a/c pump failure
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component after initial inspection, denied service for extended period of time (2-3 weeks), owner went to another location for work to be completed due to scheduling problems. *mjs
Ford has extended coverage for '95 taurus' with a v6,3.8.i have a '95 taurus with a v6 ,3.0 and they aren't including the 3.0's. No safety defect listed in the summary.
I have replaced two speedometers,13 months apart & ford motor co will not do anything.
The short block was replaced 2/23/98 , under recall for gasket problem this did not fix the problem. Mileage 30577. On app. 4/7/00 a complete engine assembly was instaled . This installation compounded the problem as the engine would continously loose water from the coolingn system. The dealer has tride many things to fix the problem some of them from repair bulletins and others suggeseted by rep. . i have had this car in the shop many times both documented and some not documented. The final answer i received that they did not know what the problem is and ford could not sopport futher assistance. I called the ford customer service department and was told that once a car was out of warenty ford was no longer responsible for trying to fix an extende problem even though they had not fixed it during the warenty period. They said this was a problem pecular to this vehicle and therfore they had did all they could. By the way the complete engine assembly was replaced under my extended warenty and suposudly had a 12 thousand mile warenty. I feel i am stuck with a bad situation. Any help would be appreciated.7
Vehicle still overheats afterreplacingengine.as soon astemperature gauge moved in the red,pulled vehicle over to cool off. Dealer has not been notified.
The consumer has received 3 recall, 98s36 for subframe rear plate nut replacement, and two others 01s30 and 01m09 related to the engine cooling system, the transmission failed and the engine overheats which is probably directly related to the recall, the consumer is unable to take the vehicle to be repaired since it is inoperative and the closest dealer is an hour and a half away, the vehicle has been sitting unused for about a year..*scc
Based upon the number of failures being reported, ford should have performed a recall and repaired all these defective 3.8 liter engines. I barely went past the mileage established by the class action settlement and will not be eligible for compensation. I am not a satisfied ford customer!.
The consumer had the recall repair completed on 12/01 (recall # 01v390000).approximately one year later the vehicle overheated while driving which resulted in the head gasket blowing.the dealer determined the problem was related to the engine fan which seized.on 12/02 the radiator boiled and the dealer diagnosed it as a defective fan module.the consumer had to pay for the repairs.
Nhtsa campaign id # 01i011000; ford recall #01s30. I never received notice of this recall. This recall was issued 11 months after the cooling fan in my carfailed and caught fire.
While drivingvehiclecaught on fire.had taken vehicle to dealer, and they found out that cause of the fire wascooling fan.then, vehicle was repaired. Consumer had received a recall notice wich did not include thisvehicle due to vin. Please provide more information.
Engine fan inoperative, causing vehicle to overheat.
The engine cooling fan failed prior to recall notice 01i-011,the consumer is requesting reimbursement.nlm
Nhtsa# 01 v 390 000/manufacturer's recall 01s38 concerning engine cooling fan bearing. Vehicle had no problem until dealer: chgnoweth, ford; clarkburg, wv; phone# 304-623-6501 completed recall repairs.currently, vehicle is starting to overheat while driving, dealer notified and is not willing to assist.
Nhtsa recall 01 v 390 000/manufacturer's recall 01s30 concerning engine cooling fan bearing: dealer dobbs ford in menghis,tn. Phone # 901//382-9090. Refused to honor recall becausevehicle had over 100,000 miles on the odometer. Feel free to provide any further information.
The vehicle in the complaint was a recalledvehicle. However, when it was taken to local dealer for repair of the system we were told that there was no problem. Therefore, the affected part was not replaced . Now we own a vehicle with a cracked engine head that is going to coast a bundle to repair. After contacting the company we were told that the warranty was void. Therefore, ford wasn't going to do anything. A defect is a defect which should be the responsibility of ford.recall 97v-019, cooling fan.
Car caught on fire and was burnt beyond repair.*nlm
The engine cooling fan burned outand smoke came from the fan, causing the engine to be non-functional. Dealer says the cooling fan needs replacement.
While driving, experienced engine cooling system fan motor failure, when suddenly a/c shut down, fan motor became extremely hot, noticed burning smell and smoke, then found fan motor on fire.consumer states circuit motor did not trip.
While driving at 40 mph smoke started coming from the hood. A passing motorist noticed fire under consumer's vehicle and warned them.seconds after consumer pulled over and existed the vehicle, it exploded.consumer feltfire was related to the engine cooling fan as stated in recall 01 i 011 000, butconsumer never received notification.the manufacturer claimed the recall letter was mailed out.
The consumer was disputing charges by the dealer since repairs were not done and the dealer misrepresented what repairs were needed when the vehicle was brought to the dealer for a cooling system recall,the vehicle was loosing coolant in the reservoir and there was a slow leak from the side radiator.
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway.the fire originated from the engine compartment, mostly on the left side.there were engine components lying on the driveway.(some of the wires were melted)there was a recall on the cooling fan #97v019000.water was found in the trunk. *sc
Cooling fan motor froze up blew the engine , causingengine to overheat.
Consumer experiencing problem of getting the dealer to honor manufacturer's recall 97s-66/nhtsa 97v-019 concerning engine cooling fan. Dealer informed consumer vehicle is not on recall.
Took vehicle to dealer for recall 01v39000 repairs of engine cooling fan. However, parts were not available.
Got recall notice. Took vehicle to dealer to get recall repaired, but dealer would not honor recall notice. Consumerhad already replaced the parts, except the circuit breaker, previously. Called dealer, and told about repairs. Dealerurged consumer to bring vehicle in anyway.
Recall01s30/01m09 to replace a circuit breaker for cooling fan.there were no parts available.dealeris astrucci ford.state route 28, the service manager is gary.
Nhtsa recall 01 v 390 000/ manufacturer's recall 01s30 concerning engine cooling fan bearing: h&l ford in auburn, ny. Phone# 315/252-7255 was unable to honor recall because of no parts available. Feel free to provide any further information.
Nhtsarecall 01-v-390-000/ manufacturer's recall 01s30 dealer was contacted 3 weeks ago to service recall butparts were not available. Consumer received a call on 22-jan-02 to come in on23-jan-02, and was told parts were not in. Dealership ford burts arapasoe, 10039 arapasoe rd, englewood, co. 80112. Phone number 3003-643-9000.
First week of ownership was no brake lights, and can't shift out of park. Problem was electric cooling fan motor. Then cruise would not shut off. Problem-brake wiring harness. Last major problem was rocker arm malfunctioned at 39,166 mi. Repair bill for that was 879.88.
Cooling fan became frozen with snow which resulted in thefan motor not to rotating,overheated and then the vehicle caught on fire.
Nhtsa#14673-01-1-011-000 engine cooling fan. Consumer states vehicle got very hot. Dealer has inpected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer was taking vehicle to dealer for recall 97v019000 repairs on engine coolant fan. Also,while changing defective component mechanicwas aware thatengine head gasket wasdefective.because vehicle was over the 7-year warranty manufacturer was not reliable for component.
Nar-per *aaj on 07/02/2003. *sccthehose split on the air conditioner and smoke was coming from under the hood requiring the consumer not to have any air or heat. Repairs caused approx $1486.33. The consumer then received a recall, so she took the recall notice and the receipts of money spent to fix the recall problem to the dealership but they told her the warranty did not cover it. The consumer is very dissatisfied and need assistance in choosing a good warranty.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the engine overheated and the fan was inoperable.there is a nhtsa recall, # 01i011000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system fan.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
After thedealership pride lincoln, mercury; lynn ma; 781-598-3800, did the recall for the engine 01 v 390 000,the fan motor broke.ts
The consumer stated while at a stop,suddenly white smoke emitted from the vehicle.the consumertook the vehicle to amechanic whostated 2 gaskets had blown.the blown head gaskets were the result of a failed fan bearing. The consumer felt since the failure was the result the fan bearing,she should be reimbursed all her monies.vehicle began to over heat after the recall work was performed. To keep from over heating, the cooling system was flushedand all liquids were replaced.*ph
While driving my ford taurus(3.8l), the engine temperature went all the way up.upon investigation smoke was coming from the cooling fan.i had the car towed to sunrise ford, who denied that the vehicle was covered by well known recall (01v390)
Engine is over heating. Manufacturer is conducting a recall for this defect including the cooling fan. However, due to the vin, this vehicle is not included.provide further details.
Cooling fan is running excessively.
Electrically operated engine radiator coolant fan only comes on intermittently (short_cycles).car gets hot.i'm forced to run the a/c whenever i'm driving to avoid engine coolant overheating.running the a/c will make the fan run, but if i shut the a/c off, then the fan goes back to short cycling.i know others who have related the same story.can you help?thank you, [xxx]. 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).
Manufacturer's recall 01s30 concerning cooling fan circuit breaker; vehicle stalled, driver got out of car to attempt to get some assistance.owner did notice some smell before departing.when she returned vehicle was being put out from a fire.please describe details.
Nhtsarecall 01 v 390 000/ manufacturer's recall 01s30 concerning engine cooling fan bearing.dealer johnson ford; kingston, ny; phone 845/338-7800, ext 642 unable to honor recall repairs becauseparts were not available. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.
Nhtsa recall 01-v-390-000 / manufacturer's recall 01s30; vehicle is running hot,fan continues to run after the vehicle is turned off, and the battery is drained.conusmer noticed a recall for problem, but has to confirm ifvehicle is included. Dealer was not notified.
Consumer brought vehicle in for recall 01v390000.however, recall repairs could not be performed due to cicuit breaker part which was not in stock. Consumer arrived for second appointment dealership was closed.manufacturer notified.
Radiator cooling fan failed. Mjs
Cooling fsn is running excessively.
Nhtsa recall # 01v390000/manufacturer's recall01s30. Consumer got recall and had recall repairs done.dealer charged consumer $147.48 half of repair cost because bolts under engine cover were loose. Part was shipped from ford withfaulty bolts. Dealer paidother half of the cost which was 147.48. Manufacturer contacted.
Owner received recall notice for engine cooling fan in march, contacted dealer and was told they had to order parts.parts are still unavailable. Consumer has called dealer three times for parts. Recall#97v019000.
Upon startingvehicle fire broke out inengine. However therewas recall97 v 019/ manufacturer's recalls 000, 14673/01 1 011 000/ 14660 01concerning engine fanbearings.please provide any further information.
Prior to receiving recall 01i011000 consumer replaced the fan assembly in vehicle, and is now requesting reimbursement.
Vehicle cooling fan stopped operating, causing vehicle to overheat. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Recall 01 v 390 000/engine cooling fan bearing: uable to get recall honored.dealer: h&l ford; auburn, ny; phone # 315/252-7250 statedno part was available. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.
After the recall for the cooling system breaker fan was repaired, the vehicle began to overheat.the consumer later found out through their personal mechanic that the new component was not properly anchored and was causing vibration which disconnected the fan and resulted in the overheating.nlmscc
Recall# 97v019000/manufacturer's recall 01s30.got recall on engine cooling fan. Took vehicle to dealer and had it repaired.fan motor did not work properly. Took back to dealer, but dealer refused to look at vehicle. Called manufacturer, manufacturer indicated dealership didn't want any more contact with consumer. Suggested go to another dealer.*yd
While traveling for a while engine fan would not come on to cool engine off. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
'recall campaign' ford taurus 1995 recalled the engine cooling fan assembly and installing circuit breaker. The consumer stated the dealer replaced the motor and fan, but never installed the breaker. The dealer found a leak in the radiator but they did not have a replacement so the vehicle was taken to another shop.after the recall was performed on june 11. 2002 the vehicle overheated on june 28, 2002. The consumer was informed by the mechanic who previously performed the recall work, stated the vehicle had a blown head gasket and possibly a cracked head fromoverheating. The mechanic stated the fan motor did not cause the vehicle to overheat.the consumer stated he learned of a recall regarding the head gasket which the mechanic at the dealership denied that there was a problem. The consumer returned to the dealership again and they found the fan motor and circuit breaker not working properly, they denied there was a problem, however the vehicle overheated again, and the motor had to be replaced for a second time. The battery was replaced because the vehicle would not start at times.
Vehicle's cooling fan failed to operate, causing engine to overheat. Dealer repaired problem, but cosumer was charge a deduction for the repair. There is a nhtsa recall # 97v-019 on file, dealer informed vehicle was not under recall.
Recall 01 v 390 000/engine cooling fan: vehicle expereinced an engine compartment fire while driving, local fire department arrived to extinguishfire. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at that time.consumer believed that aboverecallwas the cause of fire. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
While traveling engine overheated. Vehicle was serviced, and technician stated engine fan needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Consumer states that the cooling fan seized, causing vehicle to catch on fire.had recall 01v390000 for the cooling fan remedied in 05/03.dealer advised that fan was operating properly at that time, so did not replace it.
While traveling at 60mph engine blewout, causing vehicle to stall, also almost everything was down, contacted dealer. Dealer stated there is a recall however consumer never received recall notice.vehicle was 29 days over the 7 year warranty.consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Engine fan stopped operating and causedengine to overheate while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle is included in recall 01v390000/ manufacturer's recall 01s30; butdealer had no parts available. Dealer was notified and couldn't find a dealer nearest toconsumer.
Consumer states vehicle was taken into dealership on several occasions, and they failed to fix the problem, finally consumer received recall notification (01i011000).
Cooling fan shorted out because of the snow.manufacturer was contacted. No recall for consumer vehicle by vin#.
01 v 390 000/engine cooling fan bearing:vehicle is still overheating. Dealer: hill crest ford; hhuntsville, tx; phone# 936/295-3780 has installedcircuit breaker, but refused to replacefan motor. Feel free to provide any further information.
Nar 02/28/2003recall#01s30 cooling fan, and #00m09 head gasket failure on 1995 ford taurus.
Engine fan stopped and caused vehicle to overheat. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they stated that it was a blown headgasket. Please provide any further information.
Consumer had recall repairs made at an unauthorized dealer due to problems with authorized dealership.consumer is requesting reimbursement for recall 01i011000 repairs relating to engine cooling fan.
Indications are that the engine coolant hose material is not adequate and all hoses had to be replaced.
Radiator hoses ruptured causing leakage. Mjs
The heater hose failed causing catastrophic engine failure.nlm
The radiator has a seam leak on the left side of the tank and the core, the dealer informed the consumer that the radiator could not be repaired due to the use of composite materials in the tank and the metal cores.
Radiator failed between plastic expansion tank and aluminum radiator core.same defect in 1994 cougar, nhtsa oid # 736817.same defect in son's 1995 taurus. Clearly a design defect in all ford plastic/aluminum core radiators.could cause serious injury if engine overheats and fails underway.
Radiator failed causing leakage.mjs
Speedodometer does not register correct speedwhenvehicle is driven beyond 40 mph. Speedodomter becomes erratic.the consumer had transmission repaired, radiator and motor mounts replaced.
Vehicle had a blown head gasket/ water pump failure, and cracked radiator. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover for extended warranty due to the engine size 3.8l, not a 3.0l.*ml
'recall campaign' ford taurus 1995 recalled the engine cooling fan assembly and installing circuit breaker. The consumer stated the dealer replaced the motor and fan, but never installed the breaker. The dealer found a leak in the radiator but they did not have a replacement so the vehicle was taken to another shop.after the recall was performed on june 11. 2002 the vehicle overheated on june 28, 2002. The consumer was informed by the mechanic who previously performed the recall work, stated the vehicle had a blown head gasket and possibly a cracked head fromoverheating. The mechanic stated the fan motor did not cause the vehicle to overheat.the consumer stated he learned of a recall regarding the head gasket which the mechanic at the dealership denied that there was a problem. The consumer returned to the dealership again and they found the fan motor and circuit breaker not working properly, they denied there was a problem, however the vehicle overheated again, and the motor had to be replaced for a second time. The battery was replaced because the vehicle would not start at times.
Head gaskets blewout while driving. Also, vehicle started smoking with coolant and oil coming from underneath vehicle.contacted dealer, and had to replace engine. The motor mount cracked and ruined the a/c.intake was leaking coolant.radiator was replaced.the engine light comes on intermittantly due to sensor failure.brakes make noise.
Radiator has a leak on the left side. Yh
Radiator leak.
I have had head gasket problems,brake problems(rear calipers),rotors,transmission fluid leakage,radiator leakage,engine cooling system,a/c pump failure
Radiator leaking.
Consumer stated before buyingvehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buyingvehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road,also security system needed to be reset.
Vehicle was leaking fluid from under the front of the engine. Vehiclewas taken to repair shop, andmechanic determined that a new radiator was needed, andreplaced it.consumer paid $300.00 for replacement.
Head gasket and radiator failed.nlm
1.radiator - failed due to design defect in plastic to aluminum core joint, causing loss of coolant, replacement failed within one day.replacement for that one lasted only about 20,000 additional miles, so a total of three identical radiator failures with loss of coolant in about 25,000 miles on the same car.same problem on son's 1995 taurus sedan with same engine.original radiator failed, replacement failed within 1,000 miles of installation.this experience seems to indicate a fundamental design defect in the taurus radiator.2.brake failure.defect in design of rear calipers used with abs system on the taurus results in rainwater intrusion causing rusting of caliper pins that then impedes proper retraction of the brake pads.excessive pad wear results in metal to metal contact between the caliper piston and the pad backing plate with greatly reduced braking efficiency.
Radiator had a hole in it which caused antifreeze to leak.
Engine head gasket leak has caused the need to replace the radiator, timing chain cover, bearings, crank and cam shaft, motor needs to be rebuilt, but the warranty co. That the ford dealer sold us as they would not sell us the ford warranty as we bought a demo will only put in a junk yard motor from a car that was in an accident and has approx. 30,000 miles on it we are paying on a rental car and have found out that ford knows about this problem, but did not let the public know that their engine head gaskets leak, and that the whole motor would have to be replaced because of intermixing of fuel. We had no prior warning until we had a leak of anti-freeze now we will have some kind of junk yard motor from some car and bills beyond what the warranty will cover. We want to be part of a class action suit against ford who when we called them said "sorry."
While the consumer was having the oil changed in his 1995 ford taurus the technician noticed that the epoxy coating covering the engine oil pan failed and came off.as a result thepan was severely rusted.while driving the speedmeter needle suddenly moved back and forth very fast
The temperature guage fluctuated, then without any other warning the engine blew the head gasket, stranding the passemgers and driver. After having it towed, it was determined by the auto mechanic that the head gaket was blown. It was also determined that when the gasket blew, it damaged the engine block requiring the replacement of the motor. It should be noted that the car has just passed 65k miles.
Engine was running rough, dealer replaced the idler pulley and belt.
While driving at 25mphmotor mounts cracked, causingvehicle to shift, and resulting in engine and transmission dropping. Please provide any further information.
Engine gasket/ power steering, water pump failed.
The vehicle would quit running due to missing par t in engine. The modulator had gone bad. This cuts off fuel to fuel pump. The gas tank had smoke coming out. Took to dealer & had the fuel pump replaced.
Engine piston broke and went through the oil pan. Mjs
Car died in parking lot.after about 7 attempts, car started on its own.car idled rough and was emitting white exhaust and on way home.put car into park at each stop light to keep it from dying.noticed a smell when got home.thought at first a battery or alternator problem.drove to dealer next day and they said that it was a faulty headgasket which blew the entire engine. Doing research on your website noticed quite a few of same complaints.a car this young with under 80,000 miles should not need entire engine replacement.would appreciate so much if an investigation was conducted.we bought car 1 1/2 year ago for 10,000 and can't afford this hefty of a repair, and it should not have had this problem.but others have had it too so i think it is investigation worthy.on a few of the complaints there was an invest #1e98080 and recall #98m01kaa listed....can you tell me what this means.there are only 4 recalls under the model and type and this # was not listed.if an invest. Was done in '98 i think they need to do another now because a lot of complaints came from this year or last year.manufacturer or dealer has not been very helpful and this is a very expensive repair for our new car.can you tell me where to find info on that recall #a few of the complaints said ford was aware of this, but no one has been helpful...thank you
The vehicle will not start.consumer had the computer/coil, and distributor replaced.also, engine head gaskets were replaced three times.
Engine overheated, took to repair shop, head gasket failed, was after recall date (dec. 98) was told no maximum mileage by ford customer service. Later ford changed date but put a lid of 100,000 miles. Have contacted ford several times to no availe. I feel this is a problem that has nothing to do with the mileage of the vehicle but a design problem that should be reimbursed to the customer.
Speedometer has been replaced twice at considerable expense.vss has been replaced once, transmission has been rebuilt once, and speedo gear which fits into the transmission have all been replaced once at considerable expense.head gaskets have been replaced once, also at considerable expense.speedo has now failed for the third time.
While driving the engine mounts snapped, causingengine to jump around under the hood. Dealer notified.
Problems with vehicle's engine and exhaust system.*mrthe consumer learned of recall on the vehicle regarding the head gasket.the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and while in the process of performing the recall a bolt broke off in the engine. The bolt could not be removed, so ford authorized the replacement of the entire engine. On may 9, 2004 smoke emitted from the exhaust when the consumer started the vehicle, the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer who performed the recall months earlier. It was later determined that head gasket on the replacement engine was failing.it was apparent that the repalcement engine did not have a quality head gasket installed.
Transmission malfunctioned. Also engine mounts failed.
2 motor mounts fialed causing vehicle to jump when accelerating.
Consumer stated before buyingvehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buyingvehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road,also security system needed to be reset.
This is a major problem with ford and this motor if anything this should be a safety problem think of your family driving down the road and the gaskets let gonot a pretty sitethink safety for everybody s sake.
I have had head gasket problems,brake problems(rear calipers),rotors,transmission fluid leakage,radiator leakage,engine cooling system,a/c pump failure
Request reimbursement for motor, fan and fuse assembly prior to receiving the recall notice.*ph *la
I was told by ford they were not responsible for the ruined engine. But had they not installed faulty head gaskets, overheating would not have occured and then ruined the engine. This car is no longer useable, can you help, please? who can i contact about this. Thank you
Head gaskets failed.
A rapid failure of the head gasket forced me to abandon my vehicle in an unsafe location.i then had to walk a significant distance in below freezing conditions to seek assistance.the failure came without warning.at my request, the head gasket had been checked by a ford mechanic 6 months prior to the failure.
While drivinghead gasket blewout. Contacted dealer. Please provide more information.
Vehicle was serviced for an oil change and they noticed that the motor mounts were broken . Contacted dealer to have them repaired.
Vehicle overheating due to head gasket failure. Mjs
We were not getting any heat in the car. We assumed it was a minor problem and took it to a local garage. We were told that the heat gaskets we bad.we turned it into our warranty company and they approved repairs. We put out of pocket $500.00. We got the car back 12/22/00 and started having engine failure right away. We brought the car back and were told the small block was bad. Now the warranty company says the original repair should have been covered by a ford recall that we knew nothing about.ford says they are not responsible for the repair. What now. We are out $500.00 and no car.
Motor mounts failed.
When my 3.8 litre engine blew its head gasket i could not get vehicle to start again, and had to elicit the help of others to push the vehicle further out of harms way; the car stopped on an extremely busy street and there were many honking horns and several people trying to haphazardly change out of my lane; many near accidents as this was at rush hour heading into work; very harrowing incident although no one was hurt.
Head gaskets blewout while driving. Also, vehicle started smoking with coolant and oil coming from underneath vehicle.contacted dealer, and had to replace engine. The motor mount cracked and ruined the a/c.intake was leaking coolant.radiator was replaced.the engine light comes on intermittantly due to sensor failure.brakes make noise.
Head gasket failed.
E-mail fm jamie phillips (tn) opposed auto mfrs being allowed to have secret warranties for hidden defects & recalls, she experienced problems w/ the head gasket on her 1995 ford taurus, reply to wash, dc ofc.*ph
Speedodometer does not register correct speedwhenvehicle is driven beyond 40 mph. Speedodomter becomes erratic.the consumer had transmission repaired, radiator and motor mounts replaced.
Engine head gasket went out twice.dealer replaced the engine head gasket due to oil leaking. Also,crankcase went out, and the dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
Recall onhead gasket may result in engine overheating or engine failure, this failure has not yet occured and repair can not be done until failure is experienced due to recall guidelines.
The head gasket failed, causing an oil leak in the intake.*yd
Consumerfound a technical service bulletin onwebsite, and called dealer about bulletin dates of bulletin 3/98, servicebulletin#9849,sb601270.consumer statedbulletin was about head gaskets. Also, consumerhad a blown head gasket. Ford executive customer service line stated this was not a recall, it was just an owner's notification program. Dealercan't do anything about technical service bulletin because consumer was over 100000 miles, but under 7 years.
Ford had replaced oil pan and valve gaskets in 8/25/00 for $735.00. On 5/09/02 oil gaskets blew out on highway . Ford dealership refuses to accept any responsibility regarding this matter. Three weeks prior, the radiator blew, costing $385.00 to replace. The ford company needs to acknowledge that it has produced a poor product, and the consumer should not need to bear this burden and cost.
When driving at a low rate of speed vehicle cut off without warning, consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer stated that engine head gasket blew out and needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
Engine head gasket failure.
While starting engine stalled. When engine finally started, consumer noticed fumes. Dealer has been contacted, and stated enginehead gasket blew out.please provide further informaton.
Valve lifters failed, causing engine noise.
The vehicle has had 5 motor mounts replaced in a year.the dealer and manufacturer has been notified.
This car has had head gasket replaced at 56,000 under recall #00m09. According to the outside repair shop that i've taken my car to for the past 2 years, the engine failure is due to the crankshaft not being properly flushed when the head gasket was repaired causing lower end damage to the engine. Huntington beach ford denies any responsibility .if the engine failure is not a result of head gasket failure, it must be a defective engine because i have taken impecable care of this car and have all service records.y
Was driving vehicle when odor of anti-freeze came through air vents inside of vehicle.took to mechanicwho indicated possible heater core or head gaskets causing problem which is or could be reparable.meanwhile owner has to continually add anti-freeze to vehicle to prevent it from heating up.
Theford warranty covers the head gasket problem for 7 yrs./100,000 miles. The inception date of the warranty of this vehicle was 7/05/95. The problem occurred at 6:00pm on 7/05/02--7 years to the day of the warranty starting. Ford says i am not covered because i reported the problem to a dealer on 7/8/02.
Motor mounts broke.there wasrecall 98v32300/ subframe corrosion,but this vehicle was not affected. The consumer had four motor mounts replaced.
Engine fan stopped and caused vehicle to overheat. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they stated that it was a blown headgasket. Please provide any further information.
Consumer is having problems with head gasket. Gasket is leaking oil onto engine.has not contacted dealer yet.
While driving vehicle the timing belt broke, causing water pump to explode. Cause unknown.
This vehicle has limited use.it's primary purpose is to transport my wife who is in a wheelchair.failure of a motor mount at this age and mileage is peculiar.also, when i took the car to my mechanic to replace the part, he found they were on back order bevause of high demand.
Engine head gasket needed to be replacedat consumer's cost.three weeks later,engine overheated due toblownhead gasket.dealerdidn't pay for cost, but repaired.
While driving, head gasket blewout, and antifreeze leaked into exhaust system.consumer will collaborate with dealer regarding repairs since vehicle is still under 7 year warranty.
Engine mounts broke prematurally, causing the vehicle to jerk while driving. Dealer has inspectedvehicle.
Upon having difficulty with engine of ford, taurus, took it to dealership in november of 1999 for servicing, whereas i was informed that head gaskets and valve covers needed to be replaced as were leaking and could cause serious engine failure and damage that would be extensive to the vehicle. At this point, said vehicle had 30,000 miles on odometer . Brought vehicle to two separate independent car businesses to confirm this problem as existing, then proceeded to notify ford motor company by both phone and letter stating the problem with vehicle and expressing my concern that a car should not need a head gasket/valve disorder at 30,000 miles. I also atated that ford needs to accept some responsibility towards this matter, whereas they have declined. As of this date, august 7, 2000, i am still actively seeking justification and compensation from ford, who , has acknowledged this problem in the ford taurus with the 3.8 l engines, but not the 3.0 l engine. It seems that the warranty extension should cover both engines, as it is a defective assembly problem from the ford manufacturer, and not the ownerwho should have to pay for these outstanding repairs due to neglience at factory.
After ford recall replaced head gasket due to leaking coolant into front 3 cylinders of 3.8 engine, engine started using oil (quart every 600 miles), causing front plugs to foul and bad engine performance.plugs must be replaced every 5000 miles to keep engine performance even barely adequate. Ford dealership denies fault.all i know is that something went wrong after gasket was replaced.car now has 64000 miles.ford= fix or repair daily.
Coolant getting intoengine oil and causes premature engine failure.dealer / manufacturer was notified. The timing belt cover gasket failure caused coolant to leak into the engine oil.after the gasket was replaced, the engine was found to have been damaged as the result of coolant mixing with oil.
Engine head gaskets failed, ford sent letter stating repair covered to 60000 miles, with no explanation of warning signs of failure. Transmission shifts into neutral when coming to stop and jerks into gear, causing near accidents. Again ford knows about problem (per tsb) refuses to pay for fixing.
Defective engine mounts caused stress and leakage of a/c fluid from the a/c manifold line. Several repair shops assessed the problem as the same for which the 1992/1993 taurus was recalled and 1994 models on secret warranty.
The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of recall 98m01.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who did a compression test and stated that all cylinders were ok.a few years and many engine problems later, the vehicle would frequently hesitate, misfire and overheat.when the vehicle was inspected it was determined that the head gaskets were leaking.the consumer requested reimbursement for head gasket repairs.(recall number 97v019000). *mr *scc *nlm
Another 1995 ford taurus, 3.8l engine blows a head gasket, missed the so called extended warranty by 3 months, what a shame, a minimum of 1,200 to 1,500 dollars, oh well. Another poor sucker paying for fords engineering. Am i just unlucky or does ford have it figured out when this engine is going to blow? well i'm furious that i have to take a second loan to repair this car, the first loan was to buy this car.
Consumer states vehicle is losing water and antifreeze and on occasion is running hot and missing.consumer recevied recall notice relating to head gasket failure.however, when diagnosed by dealership, dealer claimed could not find anything wrong.consumer's personal mechanic found water and antifreeze was leaking down onto the pistons and rusting the spark plugs, and causing damage to the radiator and thermostat. However, even though there was a recall notice for the head gaskets, it was replaced at owners expense.consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Defective engine mount broke, causing the engine to shift and break air conditioning line,which could possibly crack gasoline line, resulting in fire.dealer will replace part.
While driving at 55mph on flat surface and with no warning, the head gasket blewout, which caused vehicle to overheat.consumer had to pull over. Dealer notified.
Engine head gasket has blown which caused the check oil light to come on. Vehicle cannot bedriven right now. Dealer has vehicle.
Front body mounts broke. A recall has been issued on the rear body mounts.dealer isrepairing the vehicle.
Vehicle is leaking because of timing cover gasket and water pump gasket failure. Yh
Prior to recall notification, consumer had head gasket replaced due to leakage, the second time it failed it was covered under the recall notification, also while inspecting for leaks consumer was also advised that radiator and timing cover piece was also leaking.
Engine motor mounts are liquid filled and have a history of failure,
Head gasket blew out and caused coolant to get into spark plugs,air filter,drive belt,thermostat and radiator. Yh
Design of the engine is poor.underneath the engine something pulls sand into the engine,and causes problems with the engine/transmission shakes when driving up to 75 mph.the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Our vehicle was performing as usual prior to the breakdown.we had recently had the vehicle tuned up, and the oxygen sensor replaced due to a skip problem and lower then normal gas mileage.we had just completed a 45 minute trip in the vehicle and stopped for dinner.we were in the restaurant for 45 minutes and then returned to the vehicle to complete our trip.upon leaving the restaurant, the vehicle began to skip badly, with smoke from the exhaust, and the temperture gauge began to rise.we immeditally turned the vehicle off.we have had the vehicle towed to our mechanic and he said we have a blown head gasket.upon contacting our ford dealership we were told that yes, ford had an extended warranty for this problem for this vehicle, but that we were past the dec.31, 1998 deadline and the 60,000 miles.we contacted the ford customer inquiry department, but we were told the samething.we feel that ford knows about this problem and should take responsibility.
Ford had replaced oil pan and valve gaskets in 8/25/00 for $735.00. On 5/09/02 oil gaskets blew out on highway . Ford dealership refuses to accept any responsibility regarding this matter. Three weeks prior, the radiator blew, costing $385.00 to replace. The ford company needs to acknowledge that it has produced a poor product, and the consumer should not need to bear this burden and cost.
There was no prior warning of a blowouthead gasket. Vehicle was taken to dealership for a regularmaontenance check,and mechanic indicated that head gasket had to be replacedin order forvehicle to run.
Engine mounts prematurely broke which has causedengine to rise while vehicle was being driven.please give any further details.
Vehicle was smoking and the radiator fluid leaked all over engine due to a blown head gasket.consumer voiced concerns about vehicle to no avail.vehicle was taken to dearlership where consumer was told there was nothing wrong.*jg
Ball bearings in engine fan motor, idler pulley, and belt tensioner all cease, or shred into metal bits. Engine fan fails, causing overheating, pulley and tensioner fail and fall off the car, causing loss of electricity, power steering and water pump, causing more overheating, plus a loss of control of the steering of the car.
Head gasket failure with approx. 61,000 miles. Ford did extend the head gasket warranty twice; 6/98 - 5yr/60,000 miles, and again on 3/00 - 7yr/100,000 miles. Ford would not offer me any compensation, as my 7 years ended 8/02.*nlm
Engine head gasket leak has caused the need to replace the radiator, timing chain cover, bearings, crank and cam shaft, motor needs to be rebuilt, but the warranty co. That the ford dealer sold us as they would not sell us the ford warranty as we bought a demo will only put in a junk yard motor from a car that was in an accident and has approx. 30,000 miles on it we are paying on a rental car and have found out that ford knows about this problem, but did not let the public know that their engine head gaskets leak, and that the whole motor would have to be replaced because of intermixing of fuel. We had no prior warning until we had a leak of anti-freeze now we will have some kind of junk yard motor from some car and bills beyond what the warranty will cover. We want to be part of a class action suit against ford who when we called them said "sorry."
Noticed loud rattle when starting engine. Took to mechanic who told me the motor mount was bad causing the engine to move when put in drive or reverse. Part is ordered. It is not held in stock.
While drivingand without warning head gasket has blown out.dealer stated this has occurred in all ford taurus, and had not yet been able to fix the malfunction.
Oil pan rusting out, causing oil to leak out.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.while driving 15-20 mph, the contact heard a loud clunking noise underneath the hood and a loss of steering.the engine fell and landed on the steering rods, which made it extremely impossible to maneuver the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer and they confirmed that the damage was not worth the repair, and would not recommend investing money into the vehicle.a week prior to the failure, the independent mechanic at a local midas installed a new muffler.there were several recalls listed for that year, make, and model vehicle and ford was notified.the contact was informed that there was only one recall for the year, make, and model vehicle, but in reality, there were six.ford also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall on october 6, 1999.the contact stated that he did not receive a recall notice or have any repairs performed at the location they claimed.the current and failure mileages were 103,013. Updated 08/04/08 updated 08/07/08
Complaint about the warranty extension provided by ford for the head gasket defect.*mrconsumer felt the extended warranty of 7 years/100,000 mile was fine for long distance commuters, but unfair for retired individuals who only drive 7,000 miles a year.*ph
Head gaskets are leaking anit-freeze.
Timing cover leaking coolant.
Vehicle failed state inspection due to motor mounts being broken. Consumer stated manufacturer has recall on structure, consumer stated the engine mounts are apart of this stystem.
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
The right and read engine mounts both broke.ford asserts that the vehicle is out of warranty.at this relatively low mileage, it seems absurd that broken engine mounts are reasonable.i know of at least one other person who has had this same problem.
Recall # 98m01kaa,head gaskets prematurely failed, causing engine problems. Defective gasketcaused engine problems before the recall, but did not replace the head gasket.when the recall was issued, had the engine head gasket replaced,but it causedmore damaging engine problems which ford was not going to cover.please provide further infor ation.
1995 ford taurus 3.8l station wagon with only 28,000 miles on it blew the head gasket. Today, february 15, 2008 we called bob davidson ford in towson, ford customer service, and ford executive offices, who all say they will not give any assistance to fix the problem because of the age of the car.it does not matter how old the car is, it only has 28,000 miles on it and this is a known problem with the car. Ford should pay to fix the car or give some decent sort of allowance to help cover the cost of the repair. It has been regularly over the years, generally several times a week, but not far, because the owner is elderly.if it was driven by a younger person, the problem would have shown up years ago, well within the 7 year warranty ford gave for this problem under ford service campaign 00m09.we want ford motor to pay for this repair. We are waiting for an estimate to repair the head gasket from bob davidson ford in towson md.we do not even know yet if the engine has been damaged.it is totally unacceptable for ford to refuse to cover this known defect. We are planning to write directly to chairman william clayton ford about this.we would appreciate any guidance you can give us.thank you.
Engine motor mounts failed.also front engine main seal leaking/egr valve failed/ right rear disc brake caliper locked up, causing brake pads to wear excessively, and engine check light came on/of.
This car had a headgasket failure in april 2000.it was repaired at berglund ford in salem virginia.berglund determined the headgasket failure caused antifreeze to contaminate all engine components.when they tore down the engine theyfound antifreeze in every compartment of the engine.they changed all gaskets, replaced all fluids, did a change of spark plugs and changed the oxygen sensor.they charged me over $388. To replace gaskets they said needed replaced but weren't covered under the warranty recall.i paid this to get my car repaired hopefully correctly.no other option was given to me even though i felt they should have replaced the engine.not 5 month later i suffered complete engine failure after only driving an additional 3,ooo miles.i also had to have my car towed which cost me another $1oo.huff ford, inc in wytheville, va replaced my engine with a re-built engine under warranty.my car is still not repaired correctly.when the engine was replaced somehow they damaged my steering system.the car now drifts somewhat in the middle steering range something i have never experienced before.i have reported this to ford motor company and to my local ford dealer berglund ford as well as huff ford where the problem occurred.i have yet to hear from any of them about addressing this problem.i have an appointment with berglund ford on 10/04/00 to assess the problem.ford also told me verbally i have a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty on the replaced engine but i can not get them to give this warranty to me in writing even though i have asked for it three times.can you help with any of this?especially reimbursement of costs i have had to put out because ford did not repair my vehicle correctly yo begin with.thank you.
While driving at 30 mph the front end is vibrating due to motor mounts breaking off.this is the second time that motor mounts broke off. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Consumer was told by an mechanic that thre are two different metals, and the frictions and contrast caused the aluminum metal to wear out and blow outthe engine head gasket. Dealer has been contacted.
A/c failed previous year while under warranty and dealer failed to detect any malfunction. A/c failed exactly 1 year to the day later and dealer refused to repair a/c under dealer warranty since they had not worked on the compressor the previous year. In having several conversations with ford owners i have discovered a trend with problems not only with the head gaskets, but also with the a/c. This appears to be a trend in compressor failures which leads to a $900.00 repair.
When driivng at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are going half way to the floorboard.also, motor mounts went out/ air conditioning unit failed, and was blowing hot air, and transmission had to be replaced due tovehicle stalling, cutting off and shifting hard.vehicle has been into the shop for repair service three times and, the dealer can't determine the causes of the problem.
While drivingat 45-50 mph vehicle beganto smoke. Owner stopped to check vehicle. After driving for about another mile, vehicle died.vehicle was towed to dealership.engine has blown a head gasket. Please provide any further.
Was driving vehicle when i experienced ax extreme overheating condition. Over course of less than 2 minutes time my vehicles temperature guague progressed from the very bottom of the normal range all the way up past the red zone above normal. At time of occurence it was a cold day outside and i was less then 5 miles from my house having driven vehicle less than 10 minutes so i was fairly certain external factors could not have explained this degree of rapid engine overheating. This overheating was accompanied by excessive amounts of thick white billowing smoke exiting from my exhaust pipe (severe to the point it was impossible to see out my rearview mirror. Upon getting the car back to my house and allowing it to cool off i inspected the radiator and found it totally void of coolant and preceeded to refill it with over 6 liters of replacement fluid. Upon inspecting the underside of the engine i was able to ascertain that no coolant had leaked from my vehicle and finally upon inspecting the oil within the vehicle i noted the engine oil was contaminated with coolant/water resulting in a thick whitish milky appearance. Upon consulting a mechanic and have someone come to my house to look at the car it was determined that the head gasket failed. At this time i am uncertain as to the extent of damage to the core engine itself.
Engine and transmission mounts failed.*et
Nar 05/21/2003*mrthe consumer head gasket blow out.
Engine connecting rod broke causing damage to crankshaft and cylinder wall. Mjs
1995 taurus fire started under the hood.the consumer was driving the vehicle when black smoke started emitting from under the hood.the consumer managed to pull over before the vehicle became totally engulfed in flames.the consumer searched the internet and found out that her vehicle had been recalled for a faulty cooling fan which could result in a fire.the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed that her vehicle was included in the recall.the consumer was never notified of the recall.the manufacturer inspected the vehicle to see if the fire was caused by the cooling fan.the dealer was unable to determine the cause because the engine compartment was so badly damaged therefore they provided the consumer with no assistance.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.while driving 55 mph the vehicle stopped without warning.he stated that the steering wheel locked however, he was able to pull over.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and they stated that there was a blown head gasket.the vehicle was towed home and as of august 1, 2007, it has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 120,859 miles.returned usps, 2nd attempt made 08/28/07 failed. *lj
The vehicle started overheating.head gasket was leaking anti-freeze. Took to dealer & mechanic noticed an oil leak. The transmission oil was leaking, but location could not be found.
Motor mounts broke twice, causing the engine to rock around under the hood,and broke the air conditioner. Dealer has been contacted. *ml
Consumer was taking vehicle to dealer for recall 97v019000 repairs on engine coolant fan. Also,while changing defective component mechanicwas aware thatengine head gasket wasdefective.because vehicle was over the 7-year warranty manufacturer was not reliable for component.
Vehicle overheated/stalled & cold air was coming out ofdefroster withheat set at high. A small amount of freonenteredvehicle.independent mechanic found that gasket needed to be replaced. Consumer received a letter extendingwarranty to get this fixed, butmileage was over 9,000.a second warranty was sent covering 100,000 miles.but,consumer didn't received it.
Vehicle had a blown head gasket/ water pump failure, and cracked radiator. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover for extended warranty due to the engine size 3.8l, not a 3.0l.*ml
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
Defective timing chain cover gasket leaked oil whichspilled onto the manifold, causing a fire and engine problems.common problem.please provide further information.
Engine mounts broke, resulting in engine movement. Also, noticedair conditioner /clutch damaged due to the broken mounts. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer has not replaced parts.after vehicle repaired, the transmission began to pop out of gear, owner got rid of car.*ml
Engine mount cradle bolt broke off on inside ofthe mount area. Dealer/mfr. Notified, and informed consumer that she would be charged for repairs.
The left motor mount has gone bad.the dealer has inspected the vehicle .
While traveling on the interstate, the engine temperature gauge began fluctuating back and forth. I stopped the car and checked under the hood and found the car to be overheating. Vehicle was allowed to cool down and coolant was added. Continued on to destination without further incident. Vechile was taken to a ford dealer in arkansas to pinpoint problem. Was told that the head gasket had failed.due to problem with the 3.8l engine, ford would fix at no charge. Repair took over a week resulting in myself and family having to return to florida by other means and having to return to arkansas the following week to pick up my car. Despite this problem being covered under an "extended warranty"ford offored no assistance for the inconvience/expense we went through, even though they knew we were from out of state and the vehicle was promised to be repaired before we had to return to florida. A subsequent complaint was filed to landers ford in little rock, ar and to the director of ford's vehicle service and programs dept. Both letters were unanswered/ignored. Vehicle ci again losing coolant (5/24/2000) and will be taken back to the dealer in dothan.
Enigne mountsbroke on one side and cracked on the other side . Causeunknown.
Head gasket started to leak while consumer was driving, causing vehicle to be imoperative. Nhtsainvestigation # 1e 98 080. Dealer/ mfr notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Vehicle has 45,000 miles.well maintained.engine failure; loud, hard, engine knock. *la
Head gasket failed, causing extensive damage to the entire engine. Yh
Motor mounts supposedly replaced by dealer 6/23/99 for recall 98s36,same motor mounts now failed again 9/01. Contacted ford motor company and they say the repairs are out of warranty. How many times does the federal government expect motor mounts to fail on a 3.8 l four door passenger sedan???
Head gaskets on 3.8l engine just over extended warranty, not covered by ford but should be.
Motor mounts broke.
The front engine mounts failed and i have talked to at least 5 other taurus owners with similar problems in the 3.8 liter ford taurus. This really seems like a design flaw that could prove dangerous since steering problems can occur with engine mount failures.
Head gasket failed causing overheating and an odor to permeate the vehicle, the head gaskets were replaced without charge per recall 98mo1, as a result of the head gasket failure other components were damaged and replaced.
Engine head gaskets blew out. Vehicle was serviced & repaired.vehicle was taken back & dealerfound broken motor mounts & engine was vibrating all over.dealer replaced motor mounts at consumer's cost.consumer felt parts were defective.
While driving the vehicle my wife lost power and observed white smoke coming out of the rear exhaust pipe.later a mechanic at lithia ford determined that the car blew a head gasket.we contact ford but they refused to accept any liability.
Engine mounts brokewhich causedengine to tilt.the dealer replaced the parts at no charge.
7 on 6-11-2001, while driving on the highway, a small tapping noise was heard about a 140 miles into my trip, which sounded as if it was coming from the dashboard. The tapping noise progressed to a loud clanking coming from the motor. {note: the oil indicator light never came on}. The car was towed to a ford dealership for an engine diagnosis. Because the oil indicator stick was full and there was adequate coolant, the dealership determined that the engine failure was not the result of a head gasket failure, but possibly due to a "connecting rod bearing" failure. Recommendation: "needs new engine". Mileage: 70,903; 7 on 3-26-99 the speedometer head broke. Mileage: 40,551. No longer under warranty. Estimated cost to repair by the ford dealership: $700; 7 on 6-29-2000, transmission slipping, brought to ford dealership- estimated diagnosis: "probably internal". Mileage: 57,850.diagnosis cost: $70.68estimated cost of transmission work by the dealership: $2000
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a side street andright hand side that holdsengine mounts and supports fell out in the road. Dealership isaware ofproblem.
Engine head gasket failed.
Engine head gasket failed.
Engine head gasket failed at 38000 miles, entire engine replaced by ford at no cost.the new engine head gasket failed 11 months and 11000 miles later and is currently in the shop for replacement.this problem was known the first time it went and ford replaced the engine, but it appears they did not actually solve the underlying headgasket problem.
Motor mount caused loud thump whem starting . Only occured when accelerating from a standing start and did not occur at all times. Had to take it in 3 times to get it corrected.
Consumer not notified of head gasket recall due to vin. (recall 98m01)nlm
Head gasket and radiator failed.nlm
Head gasket blew at 93000miles,engine was okay at this time.vehicle was shaking when she turned her vehicle on. Dealership told her that the mileage exceeds . The head gasket failed again after being replaced.
While driving vehicle just cut off in the middle of traffic, consumer felt this was unsafe because vehicle stopped in the middle of a busy street. Took to a mechanic,and he said it was the engine head gasket.recall on 1994 and 1995 ford taurus with different motors.
While drivingand with no warning vehicle will stall ,and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle.
Have discovered that a motor mount is broken.notified the dealer, we were informed that it would cost over $300 to fix.a friend of ours has a 1992 taurus with same problem, was fixed by dealer at no cost.car has low mileage, in good condition, owner only put on 27,000 miles, mostly local mileage.
Aluminum engine pistons exploded, damaging transmission.*aw
Ignition switch failed. Can take key out of switch & engine still going. Had 2 ignition switches replaced due to failure, possibly anelectrical short.also,engine head gasket had blown at 64,000/fuel pump replaced due to overheating, and the air conditioner puts out an odor when running for awhile. Been to dealer each time about problems. Had also notified manufacturer & told nothing can be done.
Motor mount caused loud thump whem starting . Only occured when accelerating from a standing start and did not occur at all times. Had to take it in 3 times to get it corrected.
Ford offered a free headgasket replacement for my 1995 taurus in a july18 2000 letter( that i received in feb. 2002). When they had the headgasket off they called me to the my car and said that they would have to replace the gear gasket or it would cause the headh\gasket to "go bad" again. When i asked them why the gear gasket was not included in the free replacement then has no answer. It cost me $567.29 to have them replace the gear gasket. I think that this is a bate and switch. What can i do about this ripoff?
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
Ford refuses to comp us for fixing this vehicle because of 100k mile cap on special warranty. No safety defect included in the summary.
While driving vehicle completely shut down. Also,steering shook. It started at 35 mph.please provide any furtherinformation.
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
Vehicle will stall, engine will quit without warning. Sometimess steering will lock up. Eventually vehicle will restart.vehicle towed to dealer , and engine will restart. Dealer cannot determine cause.
The consumer was inside of the vehicle and he smelled smoke coming in through the vents from underneath the hood of the vehicle.nlmthe vehicle suddenly caught on fire.
Inhot weathervehicle will stall without prior warning,andvehicle willnot restart.it takes a cooling off period.dealership is aware of problem.
Whiledriving 65mph on the interstatecar just completely shut down. Car still had battery power, but the engine would not run.
Dealer never informed manufaturer of purchase 0f 1995 taurus. Never received notification of extented warrenty 98m01.called fordwho still had me driving a 1992 taurus.head gasket blew 6/10/99. Cost of repair $ 993.51. Dealer made no attempt to correct problem .
Front engine main seal leaking. *et
Head gasket was recalled in 1998 and replaced.is there any similarity or connection to this gasket leak.material defects, etc.i've been quoted $500 to fix.
Vehicle continually stalling, unable to determine cause.
Motor has turned off/on two occasions while driving..in city and once on the highway.restarted after waiting a period of time.
To date, ford maintains this engine is not covered by "secret warranty"although it is the same defect as the 3.8l.persistent problem of leaking coolant.transmission is unreliable and unsafe.a/c clutch, compressor and water pump failed simultaneously.replaced heater hose following a/c repair due to continued leak.
Would be driving vehicle at various speedswhen it would stall out. Would have no warning of problems. Problem happens if driving for extened length of time. Before vehicle could be restart would have to wait approximately 1 hour. Taking vehicle to dealership.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
While traveling onhighway vehicle experienced overheating and engine lock up. Vehicle taken to independent shop for repairs. Dealer/manufacturer was not contacted at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Engine noise just before shutting off vehicle. *sd
Consumer states that vehicle will stall out while driving at highway speed of 75 mph intermittently. The dealer and the manufactrer were notified. The vehicle still stalled. The consumer had two accidents as a result of the vehicle stalling on highway. Consumer stated that the vehicle had many recalls and no one can fix it, there was one injury.
When coming to a complete stop engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.
Owner states that she smelled smoke and for no apparent reason vehicle caught fire,vehicle was a total loss.
While driving about 65 mph engine light came on whilea/c was on. Then, turned off the a/c,and could smell like something was burning. Vehicle stalled on the highway. Finally, light went off, and restarted vehicle which has been working since then. Oxygen sensor failed.
Contrary to ford motor company's extended warranty letter, there were no indications or signs that may indicate a problem.both situations of failure happend on the main road suddenly, and the car would not restart.luckily, although holding up traffic, i was not hit in the middle of the road, and was pushed to safety until the car could be towed!!!!from what i have read, ford had issued an extended warranty a couple of years back, knowing of this condition, and this car should not have been on the lot for sale to begin with.being an ordinary trusting consumer, i bought a lemon.although ford has extended the warranty again, as a preventative type measure to others, offering to fix the problem, it was too late for me.we have put over $4,000 in repairs, and still owe money on the vehicle.the local dealer is giving us the run around, trying to get out of this situation the cheapest way possible, and avoiding our calls.i feel it's b/c they know they will not get a sale out of us, and we are just a hassle to deal with.no other dealer will take our car at a decent trade, although we have had it fixed, b/c of the bad reputation of the vehicle ford has created!!!!!we are stuck!!!i expect in another 2 years,the head gaskets/coolant system will fail again, b/c it's a defective engine in general.i think ford ought to recall the car, or buy the car back, or recallit, pay off our loan , so we can buy a more reliable car without defects from a more reliable manufacturer! no safety defect listed in the summary.
While driving at any rate of speedvehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehicle will intermittently stall out, it will usually happen at high speeds. Contacted dealer.
Twice in a matter of weeks vehicle lost full power, once in town and once on interstate.required pulling off road and restarting vehicle. After first failure, returned to local (ohio) ford dealer for full inspection.vehicle was found to be in "normal" condtion.
Was driving approximately 45minutes-1 hour in hot weather when vehicle stalled out. Taken to dealership, and mechanic could not locate cause of stalling.engine has stalled approximately 5 times in hot or cold weather, dealer still can not duplicate or remedy the problem.air conditioner not cooling properly.
While driving on the hwy heard a loud noise.pulled over, turnedvehicle off, let it cool down, went to start it back up, and it froze.contacted the dealer.
This is a known problem and should have been a recall instead of "if this problem occurs. " no safety defect mentioned in summary.
When the consumer started the vehicle to warm the engine, it caught on fire and was destroyed. The consumer is asking for reimbursement for the damage caused by the fire, also the serpentine belt was replaced prior to the fire.(lawyer on behalf of client).
Vehicle stalledwhen driving onhighway without warning.engine will shutdown. Dealer has been contacted.the vehicle stalls several times due ti sensor and spark plugs failure.
Ford is aware of the premature failure of head gaskets...i recieved a notice,however when my engine gasket blew and the car overheated i was at 75,600.600 miles over the extended warenty.now 3 days after paying for a new gasket and all the repairs my dealer said the car needed.i was told the car needs a new engine which will cost and estimated 3,500-4,000$more.....may i add the car is only 4 yrs old....ford will not assume any responcibility.now you must be asking yourself....is this a safty issue?.let me answer that.when you are traveling55mph and your engine stalls because it lost oil pressure after it got hot,and you suddenly lose all power....well yes....it almost caused a very bad accident i.
Vehicle stalled suddenly and would not restart.
Consumer states that since getting the recall on the vehicle done (recall was regarding the engine cooling fan) the vehicle has over heated. Contacted dealer
Speedometer reading erratically at higher speeds.this is the second speedometer failure on this 95 taurus.regarding engine shut off, it happened three times during our trip to az.all three times, the engine shut off without warning while in free
When it is hot and humid, the car will just die after running approximately 40 minutes.the car will usually restart after setting 5-15 minutes, but continues to die.the dash lights come on and all power is lost.have had to many different mechanics, have diagnostics done on engine with no results.am told that many similar incidents reported with ford/mercury vehicles.this happens more quickly when running the air conditioning.have not been able to get problem diagnosed or fixed.i am afraid of making a left hand turn into oncoming traffic and the vehicle stopping.
Noisy engine.
Engine over heated and burn out. There is recall 97-v-019-000 that also can cause the problem, but the vehicle is not included inrecall.
Consumer complaining about power steering leaking. Ph
The fuel pump failed at speed, causing a loss of power steering and power brakes. Driver was forced to maneuver off of i-70 with a dead engine and without power steering or brakes. The sudden loss of power and control nearly caused an accident.
Stalling in hot weather
While drivingengine completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Vehicle stalled on many occasions without warning but if allowed to cool off the vehicle would restart, consumer believes his vehicle is experience tfi module failure similar to the problems in california.nlm
Vehicle experiences continued stalling.
I have yet to hear from a factory rep (i was told one will call) and the service mgr. Has not been cooperative up to this point.
While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly without warning which might have caused a crash.dealer could not determine the problem.sometimes, vehicle would restart afterwards.ifnot it would, itneeded to be towed.
Vehicle caught on fire after vehicle heated up, consumer pulled over, and turned off vehicle, but it caught on fire. Had not contacted dealer.
When coming to a complete stop vehicle shuts off, it starts to rattle right before stopping. Contacted dealer, and the dealer said they need to do a complete check on vehicle. * ak
I called to report this problem to the dealer i purchased this car from,told him about the problem, they said i was own my own, to bad. There was a recall on this problem i feel it was up to the dealer to notify me of this recall before they sold this car to me. Now my car has caught fire and sitting in my driveway. So what am i suppose to do?
Was told by ford that this needs engine replacement as well.
While starting engine stalled. When engine finally started, consumer noticed fumes. Dealer has been contacted, and stated enginehead gasket blew out.please provide further informaton.
While driving at any speedvehicle completely shutsdown without warning, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify problem.please give any further details.
While driving had air conditioner on at about 65mph the car stalled and died out for 30min. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.
This is repulsive that there are so many propblems with fords with 3.8... Everyone has the same problem.. Someone make ford pay.
While driving at 25mph on flat surface and with no warning vehicle shut off.consumer had to pull over. Dealer notified.
Dealer had to replace twice thehead gasket.but problemrecurring. Will need to replace the head gasket again.
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the engine will over heat causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notifiedts
Consumer experienced a vibration coming from engine. . consumer stated the vibration from the engine is coming from the supports of the motor.
While driving on highway traveling 55mph all of sudden heard a sound and noticed that the speedometer was going down.had the vehicle towed to mechanic.contacted dealer.engine failed and replaced.
Consumer drives vehicle daily. When driving at any speed between 5mph and 70mph the vehicle will shut down,losing all power. Dealership says they cannot duplicateproblem, there was a high pitched noise that the dealership stopped, but the vehicle still loses all power. Vehicle has been in for repairs of same problem four times.
While driving at 10-15 mph vehicle stalled and shut off. After about half an hourvehicle was able to start up again. Contacted dealer,dealer was not willing to do anything.
Consumer states that while making a turn vehicle will shut off. Nlm
Went to start the vehicle and will not start. The next couple of days and the vehicle will start. This is a repeating problem.
While driving engine completely stalled without any warning, cause unknown. Dealer could not identify the cause of the problem.
At 55mph motor started to smoke and could have caused a fire. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
I had the head gaskets to blow on this vehicle 2 weeks prior and the dealer that i bought the car from fixed the problem. This was under a ford recall for which they gave me 100,000 mile extended warranty.but then i began to have small problems where the car did not run right,took it back and they replaced the oxygen sensor.take it back the very next day and they tell me i have a broken motor mount. But they don't want to fix this under the same warranty the head gaskets but i think it is all related to the same problem, 'blown head gaskets'i have looked on the net and i am not the noly person this has happened to . All kinds of reports of motor mount failure has been reported. This should be a recall consideration by ford.
Vehicle has stalled numerous times, at any speed. The consumer was puzzled about the problem that could not be corrected.
With my 1 family car in for repair. Ford should loan me a car wife&chids&no car. No safety defect listed in the summary.
In a parking lot was not able to start the vehicle. Nothing was wrong with the battery. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and they couldn't find anything wrong.this happened intermittently.
Vehicle stalls continuously.
While driving noisewas coming fromengine. Had taken vehicle to dealer for the problem, but dealer could not find whatwas causing the noise.please provide more information.
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle will completely shut down without warning. Please give any further details.
Vehicle stalls with no indication.
Started losing oil - 2 quarts in four (4) days. Started running hot and smelling like burnt oil.
The dealer has put in two engine and i now have same problem again.this engine is not fitfor any car i puthard earn money into this car which is junk .
Automatic transmission does change gears correctely. Also,whenvehicle is going from an idling position to a forward position ithesitates althoughgas pedal is being depressed. Consumer has replaced entire transmission, as well asengine. Please provide further details.
When the consumer started the vehicle to warm the engine, it caught on fire and was destroyed. The consumer is asking for reimbursement for the damage caused by the fire, also the serpentine belt was replaced prior to the fire.(lawyer on behalf of client).
Vehicle was returned from pioneer ford after head gasket failure, failure of head gasket was covered by ford under recall, 2 days later vehicle overheated again, this time cause was found to be main control cover gasket failure allowing water to leak in the oil.ford refused to cover this failure even though failure was to to the same cause as head gasket failure.service bulletin 96-17-14 is for a new elastomeric gasket for the main control cover and pan that probably would have prevented this failure.
When the air temperature is extremely hot and humid (above 90 degrees) and the car has been driven for a period of time, stalling occurs, mostly at idle. This seems to occur when the car has been driven for a long time, parked, and then started again after a short period of time. The car will not restart until it has cooled down considerably. I noticed that there was at least one other complaint concerning this problem. I have not had this problem fixed because it is intermittent and has only happened twice in the time i've owned the car. What gives?
Consumer states that while driving withoutwarning the engine started to smoke under the hood and the consumer was force to pull over. Dealer notified.*mr
While driving at 70 mph on a busy interstate vehicle stalled and went out.consumer had to drift to the side of the road because power steering also went out,unti l vehiclecooled off. Consumerthen startedvehicle,went a couple of miles, and the same thing happened again. Consumer feels this problem only happens when it is hot outside. This is a safety hazard becausewhen this happens it could happen anywhere, and may cause an accident.a mechanic adviced that a fuel pump be replaced because it could over heat and shut down in hot weather.the driver did not accept the advice and the fuel pump is doing fine.
Vehicle stalls when slowing down in hot weather or when coming to a stop. Will start again after engine cools down.took vehicleto dealer numerous times, cannot remedy problem.
Whiledriving at any rate of speedvehicle completely shutdown without warning,cause unknown.dealercould not identify cause.
Engine fire.
Engine failure. Also replaced fuel pump.
Consumer was sitting in the driveway and saw smoke. Consumer turned vehicle off and a blaze started. Someone let the hood up, and the fire came from everywhere. *ml
Engine overheated and cracked, causing a fire.dealer has vehicle and is replacing engine.
When driving in hot extremely hot weather conditions withair conditioner running vehicle will cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealr unable to determine the cause.
Starting on 3/15, the car would turn off with no warning, both at idle and at speeds of up to 75 mph.we are left to coast to the side of the road with no power steering or brakes.sometimes it will recrank, other times it won't.local ford dealer has had the car 5 times (has it now) and cannot figure it out.have replaced fuel pump, crank sensor, cam sensor, water pump, ignition control module and various filters.until recently, the dealer could not replicate the problem, so we kept the car until it was literally lurching and knocking, barely driving more than a mile at a time, turning off every 100 yards or so.they finally saw it turn itself off.it just goes dead.after several times, we found that there was a telltale "shudder" that occured sometime prior to it shutting off.no real pattern though.can happen first thing in the am, when cold, or on highway at cruising speed, or on city streets in stop/go.also at idle, or coming to a stop.cannot find a reason for this to happen.i found 44 other instances mentioned here of this...although some people call it engine, others fuel, others even have said transmission or ignition/electrical, while all describing the same thing.when will ford get the idea that there is a problem????
Engine and heater hose failed.nlm
Engine failure resulting in vehicle fire. Mjs
While driving 15 mph he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Dealer determined all belts were torn,compressor had locked up and had to be replaced.
Consumer stated before buyingvehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buyingvehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road,also security system needed to be reset.
Serpentine belt broke due to extreme heat coming from engine that dried out the belt, causing a loss of power and steering.
A/c:compressor clutch came apartexhaust: due to heat and corrosion cat converter flange became so thin it was impossible to seal exhaust. Act converter replaced under 8/80 emmissions warranty.paint: cracks in paint developed above rear wheel (sheet metal flexing?) allowing moisture in causing corrosion and paint to lift.front springs: both front springs broke nearly puncturing the right front tire. No help from ford.seems they have a history of bad spring problems. 93 taurus recall #98v-094, windstar recall 01v-199, contour recall 01v-255. They have extended the warranty on front springs for the 2000 ford focus for 10 years or 150,000 miles because of this problem. I didn't even know the springs were broken.dealer brought it to my attention while in for a/c repair. Had the spring punctured the tire at highway speed the result could have been catastropic. I contacted ford customer service and they offered no assistance other than to say if there was a future recall or satisfaction program i would be eligible for reimbursment.the cost of the repair is relativly inexpensive.it's the fact that they know there is a problem and are unwilling to address it that bothers me. Springs are not a maintance item. I have seen them lose tension and sag on older high mileage cars, but not brake.this is a safety issue.
While driving in heavy traffic on a hot day engine stalled.would not start.after about 10 minutes on the side of the road, it started and would only rough idle.after a couple of hours came back and car started and ran fine.did this once a couple years ago with wife driving.
There was a very strong smell of gas fumes inside the car while driving.this is second or third time this has happened.conditions under which this happened wasspeed 35-45, temp gauge on m in normal, outside temp approx 90, ac on max cooling, fan on hi, fuel warning light on, less than 1/8 tank of gas.fumes were so strong i started getting dizzy and had to pull off road to air out vehicle.
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
Consumer stated the door panels and molding strip on all 4 doors of vehicle are coming off, this is the second reoccurrence, and the dealer has been notified. The problem is causing the doors not to shut properly. .also there was water coming out of the exhaust, which caused the muffler to rust.*jg
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
Car died in parking lot.after about 7 attempts, car started on its own.car idled rough and was emitting white exhaust and on way home.put car into park at each stop light to keep it from dying.noticed a smell when got home.thought at first a battery or alternator problem.drove to dealer next day and they said that it was a faulty headgasket which blew the entire engine. Doing research on your website noticed quite a few of same complaints.a car this young with under 80,000 miles should not need entire engine replacement.would appreciate so much if an investigation was conducted.we bought car 1 1/2 year ago for 10,000 and can't afford this hefty of a repair, and it should not have had this problem.but others have had it too so i think it is investigation worthy.on a few of the complaints there was an invest #1e98080 and recall #98m01kaa listed....can you tell me what this means.there are only 4 recalls under the model and type and this # was not listed.if an invest. Was done in '98 i think they need to do another now because a lot of complaints came from this year or last year.manufacturer or dealer has not been very helpful and this is a very expensive repair for our new car.can you tell me where to find info on that recall #a few of the complaints said ford was aware of this, but no one has been helpful...thank you
Oxygen sensor failed, causing vehicle to shut down.mjs
Our vehicle was performing as usual prior to the breakdown.we had recently had the vehicle tuned up, and the oxygen sensor replaced due to a skip problem and lower then normal gas mileage.we had just completed a 45 minute trip in the vehicle and stopped for dinner.we were in the restaurant for 45 minutes and then returned to the vehicle to complete our trip.upon leaving the restaurant, the vehicle began to skip badly, with smoke from the exhaust, and the temperture gauge began to rise.we immeditally turned the vehicle off.we have had the vehicle towed to our mechanic and he said we have a blown head gasket.upon contacting our ford dealership we were told that yes, ford had an extended warranty for this problem for this vehicle, but that we were past the dec.31, 1998 deadline and the 60,000 miles.we contacted the ford customer inquiry department, but we were told the samething.we feel that ford knows about this problem and should take responsibility.
Vehicle stalledwhen driving onhighway without warning.engine will shutdown. Dealer has been contacted.the vehicle stalls several times due ti sensor and spark plugs failure.
Emission control cap came off, emitting gasoline fumes.*aw
Vehicle experiencing fuel odor / vapor coming through a/c vent intermittently when a/c is used. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still occurring.
While driving about 65 mph engine light came on whilea/c was on. Then, turned off the a/c,and could smell like something was burning. Vehicle stalled on the highway. Finally, light went off, and restarted vehicle which has been working since then. Oxygen sensor failed.
Catalytic convertor failed causing hesitation/power loss.
A stress crack developed inwindshield due to a fault in structure. Windshield needs to be replaced. The catalytic converter failed causing rattling noise and was fixed.
Protective cover on catalytic converter fell off making it unsafe to park vehicle on grassy areas.nlm
Egr sensor assembly failed causing check engine light to coming on. *et
Engine motor mounts failed.also front engine main seal leaking/egr valve failed/ right rear disc brake caliper locked up, causing brake pads to wear excessively, and engine check light came on/of.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.while driving 15-20 mph, the contact heard a loud clunking noise underneath the hood and a loss of steering.the engine fell and landed on the steering rods, which made it extremely impossible to maneuver the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer and they confirmed that the damage was not worth the repair, and would not recommend investing money into the vehicle.a week prior to the failure, the independent mechanic at a local midas installed a new muffler.there were several recalls listed for that year, make, and model vehicle and ford was notified.the contact was informed that there was only one recall for the year, make, and model vehicle, but in reality, there were six.ford also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall on october 6, 1999.the contact stated that he did not receive a recall notice or have any repairs performed at the location they claimed.the current and failure mileages were 103,013. Updated 08/04/08 updated 08/07/08
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
While driving at 35 mph vehicleoverheated.vehicle was taken toanindependent repair shop, and mechanic determinedthat intake manifold cracked, and coolant spilled inside the engine.
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
Right rear tire belt broke.
This afternoon i was in my 1995 ford taurus wagon in heavy highway traffic when the accelerator locked and the the car sped down the highway at dangerous speeds.after determining that the brakes would not slow the car i was able to safely pull the car to the side of the road after switching into neutral. This is the second time this has occurred in the past 12 months. Last november when this happened the first time the repair shop determined that the problem was with the cruise control however they could not recreate the problem.
The exhaust manifold cracked but the part has been unavailable to have it fixed since january 2000 and will not be availabe in the soon due to tooling and vendor problems.nlm
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The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
A/c failed previous year while under warranty and dealer failed to detect any malfunction. A/c failed exactly 1 year to the day later and dealer refused to repair a/c under dealer warranty since they had not worked on the compressor the previous year. In having several conversations with ford owners i have discovered a trend with problems not only with the head gaskets, but also with the a/c. This appears to be a trend in compressor failures which leads to a $900.00 repair.
Was driving approximately 45minutes-1 hour in hot weather when vehicle stalled out. Taken to dealership, and mechanic could not locate cause of stalling.engine has stalled approximately 5 times in hot or cold weather, dealer still can not duplicate or remedy the problem.air conditioner not cooling properly.
A/c hose & manifold failed causing coolant to leak and cause malfunction of system. *et
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
Air conditioner failed.
Air conditioner failed.
To date, ford maintains this engine is not covered by "secret warranty"although it is the same defect as the 3.8l.persistent problem of leaking coolant.transmission is unreliable and unsafe.a/c clutch, compressor and water pump failed simultaneously.replaced heater hose following a/c repair due to continued leak.
While driving, experienced engine cooling system fan motor failure, when suddenly a/c shut down, fan motor became extremely hot, noticed burning smell and smoke, then found fan motor on fire.consumer states circuit motor did not trip.
Nar-per *aaj on 07/02/2003. *sccthehose split on the air conditioner and smoke was coming from under the hood requiring the consumer not to have any air or heat. Repairs caused approx $1486.33. The consumer then received a recall, so she took the recall notice and the receipts of money spent to fix the recall problem to the dealership but they told her the warranty did not cover it. The consumer is very dissatisfied and need assistance in choosing a good warranty.
While driving 15 mph he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Dealer determined all belts were torn,compressor had locked up and had to be replaced.
When it is hot and humid, the car will just die after running approximately 40 minutes.the car will usually restart after setting 5-15 minutes, but continues to die.the dash lights come on and all power is lost.have had to many different mechanics, have diagnostics done on engine with no results.am told that many similar incidents reported with ford/mercury vehicles.this happens more quickly when running the air conditioning.have not been able to get problem diagnosed or fixed.i am afraid of making a left hand turn into oncoming traffic and the vehicle stopping.
Engine mounts broke, resulting in engine movement. Also, noticedair conditioner /clutch damaged due to the broken mounts. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer has not replaced parts.after vehicle repaired, the transmission began to pop out of gear, owner got rid of car.*ml
Air conditioner failed.
I have had head gasket problems,brake problems(rear calipers),rotors,transmission fluid leakage,radiator leakage,engine cooling system,a/c pump failure
Ignition switch failed. Can take key out of switch & engine still going. Had 2 ignition switches replaced due to failure, possibly anelectrical short.also,engine head gasket had blown at 64,000/fuel pump replaced due to overheating, and the air conditioner puts out an odor when running for awhile. Been to dealer each time about problems. Had also notified manufacturer & told nothing can be done.
When driivng at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are going half way to the floorboard.also, motor mounts went out/ air conditioning unit failed, and was blowing hot air, and transmission had to be replaced due tovehicle stalling, cutting off and shifting hard.vehicle has been into the shop for repair service three times and, the dealer can't determine the causes of the problem.
Consumer states that his a/c clutch hub was replaced.
95 ford taurus se sold to me by a major saturn dealer in september of 2001 sticker price around 6,000 before taxes etc. Traded in my paid for buick in good condition because ofoverheating that could not be fixed with vehicle history so easy to access these days, how could this be over looked by a major car dealer, sellingto the general public, my vehicle has been on notice for recall for 8yrs.!i just became aware of this warranty recall a few months prior to the expiration of this recall notice. I accidently ran across the ford extended warranty card transferred to me when i purchased the car, called them and was given info thatanswered a lot of questions: last year, i spent every dime i could make, borrow, and beg to keep that car form blowing up, and running so that i could keep a roof me and my children?s head , (single mother with 2 children in las vegas is scary enough but without transportation i can?t even imagine. Car started overheating at odd times and way before any (normal heat reading), spewing coolant and so forth all over hoses and cables and radiator causing eventual erosion of all these hoses etc. Some hoses can cost up to $60 a piece! this overheating continued to simultaneously cause other problems such as build up of fluids(coolant mixture)in radiator at temperatures ranging from 117degrees causing erosion of the same nature within the radiator, head gasket cracked and repaired at the tune of $1600. Still the electrical was over looked by the same mechanics time and time again. Neglect is a prevalent problem in this field and women are the victims here once again, helpless!
Cassette player operation is noisy.
Plastic engine compartment lamp/socket/bulb overheated and ignited surrounding plastic materials.
Consumer stated before buyingvehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buyingvehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road,also security system needed to be reset.
Front and rear lights failed.
One of the bulbs in the high mounted brake light failed.when i opened the assembly, i discovered evidence of very high heat.one bulb was partially melted, as were the sockets for both bulbs.the bulbs were the factory originals.this clearly presents a danger of fire.
Brake light bulb failed.
While driving the vehicle over heated and caused the vehicle to cut off.the dealer was notified. *nlmwhile driving the vehicle over heated and caused the vehicle to cut off.the dealer was notified.consumer has repaired so many things on this car and it still is not right.for instance radiator was repaired twice and it burned out.water pump repaired and its still leaking.electrical work done to tail lights.tire equipment has silver treads coming out of them.*mr
Dt: consumer could notmove transmission out of park without turning the ignition switch to on. Also,brake lights were not coming on.
Inadequate wire size for brake lights causes brake light to stay on/wires to overheat.
Vehicle's brakes light switch brunt out and failed. This resulted in no brake lights.
Whencruise control was set at 60 mph, it would not disengage when stepping onbrake pedal.vehicle slowed down a little, but resumed speed as soon as driver tookfoot offbrake pedal. Cruise controldisengaged when using the switch. Brake switch was replaced a year and 1/2 ago for the same problem. However,the problem came back. Dealer has not been contacted.please provide any further information.
High mounted rear brake light bulbs fail too frequently.
Fog light bulbs burned out.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.the contact stated that the hazard lights are wired incorrectly.he was on the side of the road when he discovered that both the hazard and turn signal lights were not working.the current and failure mileages were 106,000. Updated 4/2/08 the consumer stated in the icestorm wiper's iced up. Updated 04/02/08
1995 ford tauras and the headlights have discolored so badly that it is very difficult to see at night.i have tried all types of plastic cleaners and nothing works.the only alternative is to replace the lens with new.i called ford and they have no recall for this hazardous condition.i have also noticed other tauras' on the road with the same condition.
While driving the vehicle the headlights go out. Dealer has fixed and problem still exists.first occasion, dealer stated problem was fixed and when consumer came to pick up vehicle, found a dashboard light for the headlights was not lit, on the 3rd day of repair, dealer stated a wire had broken in the connector to the multi-function switch, this had been replaced 2 years prior, other electical components have failed including the door locks, seat belt buzzers, key left in ignition buzzer, courtesy light, and others, consumer told dealer that on one occasion while shutting the driver's door she could hear anoise that sounded like something was shorting out.
Headlights are fogged, causing bad lighting. Independent mechanic stated problem was the lens.the consumer stated he had to use high beams to see anything at night.
While driving, at approx. 55mph experienced right front headlamp failure, when lamp stopped working.
Headlights covers are made of inferior materials and are easily sun-damaged, causing reduced nighttime visibility and frequent near-accident situations.
Head light switch failed.
While driivng headlights flickered on/off. After jiggling the high/low switchheadlights come back on.dealer has been notified about the problem. Headlightswill be repaired at owner'sexpense.please provide any further details.
I have a1995ford tarus vin1falp52uxsa 308916 my left tail light is out. I bought a new bulb.i cant figure out how to get to the light to replace the bulb.i went to the 389 page owners manual.it does not tell youhow change the bulb.i called for18003923673. I spoke to miss anesha no. 3086. She could not find it in the manual. I asked her to find out how i change a simple bulb so i wont cause an accident or get a ticket. She said she didn't know how to fax me. She said she could not email me. She said she could not call me back or have anyone call me orfaxor email me.i went to the internet for fordwhile on the phone with anesha.and tried to register so i could submit my question. She could not do it and i could not do it. I t did not allow me to register a usacar. It would if i were in canada and i could not do it. Ificantchange my own light bulb with out paying for a service call then the car should be pulled of the market. Thanks for any help you you h ave time for. Brian nelson 31 gessner rd. Houston, tx713-467-3025,fax. 713-4673192
The left turn signal cannot be held in unless the wheels are pointed directly ahead.the dealer service department told me that the defect is inherent with this model car, the 1995 ford taurus.*nlm
Left turnsignal cannot be put in and held in to turn left. Only when steering wheel is straight or to the right does the turn signal switch work properly. Dealer states it is inherent with the vehicle.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.the contact stated that the hazard lights are wired incorrectly.he was on the side of the road when he discovered that both the hazard and turn signal lights were not working.the current and failure mileages were 106,000. Updated 4/2/08 the consumer stated in the icestorm wiper's iced up. Updated 04/02/08
Mutli function turn signal switch keeps failing without warning, causing a loss of outside rear turn signals light . Consumer was unaware of failure because turn signal light inside of vehicle was still working, andalso can hear it working.
Shifter will notcome out of park position on occasions due to failure of the stop light switch.
Multi function switch failed.
Vehicle experiencing fuel odor / vapor coming through a/c vent intermittently when a/c is used. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still occurring.
Fuel system failed 4 times. *sd
On hot and humid days when the air temperature is around 90 degrees and vehicle has been running for at least 40 minutes, the enging will stall; usually in stop and go traffic.vehicle will not restart for 10 to 15 minutes.when the engine does stall all power is lost also.
Vehicle is subject to stall w/cause being welding fragments in fuel system. Possibilityproblem occured in assembly line/robots @ mfg.ttthe dealer found weld splitter in gas tank and replaced both the fuel pump and fuel filter.
Engine caught fire w/unknown cause while parked (5) minutes idling. Please describe details.tt
While traveling in hot weather or long distance consumer noticed gas fumes inside vehicle. Dealer said that the carbon filter was full of gasoline and was not exhausting the fumes correctly.the filter and fuel line were replaced at owner's cost but problem still exists. *ml
Car stalled out (35mph) near end of 200 mile trip. Was diagnosed by king l-m as a fuel pump failure, and replaced at a cost of $507. Nhtsa compliant data base indicates a large number of fuel pump failures, and many other complaints (i.e., continued stalling, loss of power, electrical shorting in fuel pump assembly, etc.). I'm beginning to wonder whether you people ever do anything with the data that consumers provide. Don't you realize that loss of power (engine shutdown) presents a major safety risk? also, ford has acknowledged the existence of a design defect in this fuel pump (see tsb's # 96-7-5, 95-25-2, and 94-16-3). The most recent tsp suggests that the oem pump be replaced with a fuel pump of a different design after the oem part fails. The issue described in the tsp involves "reduced power, hesitation, stalling, and no-start conditions... Caused by a lack of vapor ports in the (oem) fuel pump. Giving the dates of the tsp's(which apply to 1989-1995 tauruses), it is obvious that ford has known about this safety defect for a very long time. Why hasn't this item been reported to nhtsa?why are the referenced tsp's not available on the nhtsa data base? ford has ungraciously offered to replace the fuel pumps at their expense only when the failure occurs during the basic vehicle warranty period. This is an unacceptable, untenable position-- as the issue involves (1) known design defects (per the tsp's); and (2) matters of public safety. I hereby request that a full and comprehensive study of the component in question be undertaken by nhtsa.
Fuel sender, located in the fuel tank, wiring burned and in turn shorted out the fuel pump.fuel pump module also burned.parts available for inspection.
The check engine light came on, and the vehicle stalled, the fuel pump was replaced twice which did not resolve the problem.(daughter on behalf of parents).
The fuel pump was noisy.
Fuel pump failed resulting in the car to stop while driving.
Fuel pump failure, causing the vehicle to stall without warning while driving for repair 4 times.tt
Fuel pump failure.
The vehicle would quit running due to missing par t in engine. The modulator had gone bad. This cuts off fuel to fuel pump. The gas tank had smoke coming out. Took to dealer & had the fuel pump replaced.
Ignition switch failed. Can take key out of switch & engine still going. Had 2 ignition switches replaced due to failure, possibly anelectrical short.also,engine head gasket had blown at 64,000/fuel pump replaced due to overheating, and the air conditioner puts out an odor when running for awhile. Been to dealer each time about problems. Had also notified manufacturer & told nothing can be done.
Fuel pump failed, causing vehicle to stall.
Fuel pump is very noisy and has been replaced twice.
The fuel pump failed at speed, causing a loss of power steering and power brakes. Driver was forced to maneuver off of i-70 with a dead engine and without power steering or brakes. The sudden loss of power and control nearly caused an accident.
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the vehicle stalling. Also stated that the vehicle has stall while consumer was driving on the highway. Dealer was contacted and stated that the fuel pump was defective and because the vehicle had no warranty they won't replace it unless he pays for it. Consumer has taken the vehicle that he took the vehicle to a private mechanic and had the fuel pump replace. Also stated that he is aware that there is a technical service bulletin. Ts*dt
Fuel pump failed causing the vehicle to ride roughly and to stall intermittenly.
Fuel pump failure.
The fuel pump was noisy.
Vehicle stopped suddenly on the highway because fuel pump relay module failed.
Fuel pump failed, causing vehicle to stall/loss of steering/braking control.*skd
Shorted fuel pump circuit caused vehicle to stall.the plastic safety insulator on the fuel pump sending unit short circuited to ground on the metal it passes through.as it shorted out it destroyed the relay control module.(qcaw)
Fuel has to be replaced for third time in 3 years. Vehicle won't start, dealer determined fuel pump was the cause.
Fuel pump replaced three times due to vehicle stalling/noise.*skd
The connector to fuel pump would get very hot & fall off. Would not be able to get fuel to vehicle. Had contacted dealer & was informed the wire harness needed to be grounded. This would allow fuel to vehicle.
Vehicle stalls out while driving, losing all power equipment including brakes, afterwards scar will not start, possible defective fuel pump device.tt
Engine failure. Also replaced fuel pump.
Fuel pump noise. *sd
The vehicle stalled. The fuel tank and pump was replaced.
Starting on 3/15, the car would turn off with no warning, both at idle and at speeds of up to 75 mph.we are left to coast to the side of the road with no power steering or brakes.sometimes it will recrank, other times it won't.local ford dealer has had the car 5 times (has it now) and cannot figure it out.have replaced fuel pump, crank sensor, cam sensor, water pump, ignition control module and various filters.until recently, the dealer could not replicate the problem, so we kept the car until it was literally lurching and knocking, barely driving more than a mile at a time, turning off every 100 yards or so.they finally saw it turn itself off.it just goes dead.after several times, we found that there was a telltale "shudder" that occured sometime prior to it shutting off.no real pattern though.can happen first thing in the am, when cold, or on highway at cruising speed, or on city streets in stop/go.also at idle, or coming to a stop.cannot find a reason for this to happen.i found 44 other instances mentioned here of this...although some people call it engine, others fuel, others even have said transmission or ignition/electrical, while all describing the same thing.when will ford get the idea that there is a problem????
The check engine light came on, and the vehicle stalled, the fuel pump was replaced twice which did not resolve the problem.(daughter on behalf of parents).
1st fuel fillertube assembly fire occurred on 7/16/98, and was replaced with ford parts by parker's servicecenter, 7544 st joe road, ft wayne in 46835, (219) 485-5032.second fuel line fire occurred on 2/06/99 which caused total damages to my auto, and i have fire department reports on incident.
In for repair due to noise, again loss of fuel due to broken fuel line clip return hose.tt
The defective fuel line clip broke, causing the fuel line to drop, which may have caused a fuel leakmay cause a fire.dealer cannot determine problem.
Plastic fuel lines hanging from underneath vehicle unprotected burst while driving. Please describe details.tt
Gas leak causing fumes to enter vehicle. Mjs
Faulty idle air control solenoid, causing to be hard to start.
I bought the car about a year and half ago and right off was having problems with the transmission. Very disappionted because i love my fords i checked the fluilds and kept it up had the gasket replaced. And it still jerks into gear but its an automatic ! what concerns me now my i had my rotars and brakes replaced and mycar is still eating up tires too and bouncing all over the road!!
The methanol gas caused the top of the gas tank to deteriorate and damage the gaskets.also the gas gauage did not register the correct levels of fuel. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
When applying the brakes whilecoming to a stop there is a loud noise within the gas tank, and the gas is slashing around which is hitting the wall.
In hot weather gas fumes seep in the car, causing a nauseous and safety problem.
When filling the tank there is a noise in the tank. Please describe .
I am concerned if this is a fire hazard if the vehicle is in a accident.
Gas gauge failed.qcaw
The fuel tank needs to be replaced because there was a noise coming from the back of the vehicle.tt
The vehicle stalled. The fuel tank and pump was replaced.
When filling the tank there is a noise in the tank. Please describe .
While parked vehicle started idling the then it died. The gas gauge was registering empty.owner attempted to put gas in the tank,vehicle did not register. Owner lowered the gass tank and realized thatthe sending unit's components were burned and melted, and the wires had burned through the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturerhas been notified.
The consumer was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced.*yd
After filling the vehicle with fuel, vehicle was parked, consumer noticed that the fuel spilled all over the driveway. Tookvehicle to the dealer, who discovered that fuel tank had a very big crack in it. There are recalls on the fuel tank, recall97v144000 and97v145000 were issued on this problem.
Consumer stated gas was leaking from the seam of the tank. Nlm.
Fuel tank is leaking.tt
Fuel guage stops working when the fuel is near 1/4 tank level. Yh
1st fuel fillertube assembly fire occurred on 7/16/98, and was replaced with ford parts by parker's servicecenter, 7544 st joe road, ft wayne in 46835, (219) 485-5032.second fuel line fire occurred on 2/06/99 which caused total damages to my auto, and i have fire department reports on incident.
Sending unit malfunctions causingspeedometer to fluctuate whenvehicle exceeds 50mph. Delaer has been notified. Please provide addoitional information.
The vehicle had a crack in the windshield.the doors would not lock automatically as they should. *tcthe windshield wiper failed intermittently.the dome light failed.the transmission has been replaced twice.
When it is hot and humid, the car will just die after running approximately 40 minutes.the car will usually restart after setting 5-15 minutes, but continues to die.the dash lights come on and all power is lost.have had to many different mechanics, have diagnostics done on engine with no results.am told that many similar incidents reported with ford/mercury vehicles.this happens more quickly when running the air conditioning.have not been able to get problem diagnosed or fixed.i am afraid of making a left hand turn into oncoming traffic and the vehicle stopping.
Driver's side door lock popped out.
Door lock replaced.*aw
The vehicle had a crack in the windshield.the doors would not lock automatically as they should. *tcthe windshield wiper failed intermittently.the dome light failed.the transmission has been replaced twice.
The passenger and driver side door lock needs to be replaced.
The defective rear door latch unlocks unexpectedly.dealer replaced latch 1 time. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Driver's side door does not close unless driver tightens the latch.dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Driver side door lock failed.
Consumer stated before buyingvehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buyingvehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road,also security system needed to be reset.
While driving about any speedhood will open, hood latch is not working, not securing hood any more. Consumer states delaer made a promise to fix all problems before purchasing vehicle.
Vehicle rolled down hill into power pole while transmission lever was in park and the emergency brake was engaged.
Speedometer jumps, cannot determine speed of vehicle, causing safety hazard.
The speedometer needle bounces around while traveling 35 mph. Manufacturer was contacted,but the problemwas not corrected.
At times speedometer will make a buzzing noise, and not show the correct speed.it had to be replaced twice.
The transmission failed, due to a faulty sensor.the vehicle's transmission failed, due to a faulty sensor.*mr
Speedometer would jump from 30 to 80 without any pressure. Would not remain at correct speed limit when driving.vehicle was made in brazil & brought to usa.speedometer was changed from klm to mph.previous owner had noticed problem when driving.
The speedometer randomly makes noises during which time the needle approaches 90 mph regardless of the travelling speed. I believe this is due a short-circuit inside the dashboard. I also believe this is a fire hazard. Most importantly, i believe that this condition is due to a manufacturing defect which has been overlooked either due to negligence or due to poor quality control.
Speedometer jumps around and makes noise, there are some tsb's already on this, i feel that since ford knew of this problem that they should foot the $672and not me!!
While drivingspeedometer moves around and around, and consumer can't determine what's the speed. Also,when driving at 10 mph speedometer will state that consumer is driving at 75 mph. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Odometer is not readingspeed correctly. At the begining of the problem it would only occur at around 60-70mph, but currently it happens at any speed.
Speedometer fails between 25,000 and 40,000 miles.owner has noticed this on four different taurus'.the speedometer has been replace on the current vehicle and the replacement has also failed.
Aluminum transmission forward clutch piston return springs shattered and deposited metal throughout the transmission causing noise, slipping, jerking and eventual failure.
Speedodometer does not register correct speedwhenvehicle is driven beyond 40 mph. Speedodomter becomes erratic.the consumer had transmission repaired, radiator and motor mounts replaced.
The vehicle experienced 3 failures at 30,000 miles.each time the speedometer misread the vehicle's speed.dealer replaced the speedometer sensors and cables.dealer cannot determine problem.please provide details.
Speedometer performs erratically when car travels over 45 mph or more, also makes noise.
While driving about 45 mphspeedometer will jump around.speedometer had been replaced forsame problem, and will need to be replaced again.the first speedometer failure was at 18000 miles and the second speedometer failure was at 30000 miles.loud noise are associated with failing and jumping speedometer needle.
Speedometer bounced up and down at speeds between 60 and 75 mph.replaced original speedometer, aproximately 24000 miles later replacement started doing same thing, informed replacement had only a 1 year warranty new one would cost at least 300 dollars.
While driving at highway speed, speedometer bounces.dealer replaced 3 times.warranty expired.manufacturer notified, but refuse to help.
Speedometer cable failed, causing inaccurate speed readings.
Speedometer/odometer isn't working properly. It only works when driving under 40 mph. Also,there is loud noise coming from the vehicle .
The speedometer squeals and the needle begins bouncing and registering the incorrect speed when traveling at 50 mph or more.this is the second speedometer head on this car as the original also failed with the same complaint.the original was replaced under warranty but ford dealer says that the replacement is not covered under warranty.i have seen dozens of complaints for the identical part failure and at least service bulletins listed in your databases.i feel that this item presents a significant safety hazard and do not know what other components are being affected by the behavior of the speedo.can you provide any guidance in getting relief from the manufacturer?i do not see why i and others affected should have to pay to replace an obviously defective part that ford knows about and still installs as a replacement part.
Original speedometer became erratic after 21,745 & was replaced by the dealer.replacement speedometer is now erratic(will go to the max. Speed indication of 85) when actual speed is much slower.since replacement has been over 12 months ford will not replace it again.
Original speedometer and odometer failed at 24840 miles-repaired by dealer.original odometer failed again at 24840 miles-speedo assembly replaced by dealer.replacement speedometer failed again at 47840 miles-speedo assembly replaced by dealer.second replacement speedometer failed again at 62895 miles-dealer refuses to replace due to warrantee expiration.three failures of the same component at approx 25000 mile intervals is not normal, and problem has never been completely corrected, nor has root cause ever been identified.ford has service bulletins on this problem from 1991 to 1995 on more than just the taurus model.ford should determine the root cause and repair my vehicle at no charge - regardless of any warrantee verbiage to the contrary.current ford dealership (joe myers' ford of houston) is not cooperative in resolving problem - regional rep denied warrantee assistance based solely on paperwork and refuses to meet with customers to resolve unusual problems or situations.
Failure of the speedometer, the speedometer is broken, causing incorrect reading.
Speedometer has failed twice.replaced at 35,000 miles under warranty.second failure not honored by dealer.at speeds above 40-45 speedometer needle swings wildly making it impossible to judge speed accurately.this problem seems to be a common thread with 1995 taurus owners.perhaps we have a recall situation here!
I have had speedometer problems twice since the purchase of this car.when the speedometer hits 50mph, the needle starts to bounce all around the scale, and the speedometer makes a buzzing noise.i brought the car in during the warranty period and had the speedometer head replaced.six months later, same problem occurred.this time the dealer would not cover the repair since they claim i exceeded the $12000 warranty on that part.there is a tsb out for this repair and numerous complaints on the same problem from other taurus owners (as documented on the web).ford needs to own up to this defect and recall.
The consumer has been experiencing problems withafter 45mph, speedometer bounced around.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Intermittentlyspeedometer is inoperable.dealer has replaced speedometer once.
Speedometer failed twice. *et
Speedometer jumps from 65 to 85 depending on how large a bump you hit.dealer informed me that replacement part was also faulty and could not replace at the time.
A defective speedometer head causesspeedometer needle to move, and cannot read the accurate speed.this is the second time thatspeedometer needs to be replaced.ford is not willing assistconsumer.
Speedometer bounces back and forth when speed reaches 60 mph. Second incident, dealer contacted and replaced the first one, problem still exists..et.
The speedometer failed causing driver to lose track of speed.
The hand on the odometer does not work properly, consumer feels the dealer should replace this part because it is a safety defect.
Odometer is erratic, above 50mphneedle shows any reading.dealer knows electronic analogue chip has to be replaced.
Speedometer has become erratic, causing inaccurate speed readings.
Transmission failed.
Speedometer bounces and makes noise.unable to determine traveling speed.
Intermittently while driving the speedometer jumps up and down, and it causes the cruise control to be inoperable.dealer and manufacter have been notified.
Speedometer/odometer is not working, and there is a squeaking noise coming from the speedometer/odometer.
Speedometer operates erratically, causing inaccurate speed reading.
Speedometer erratic at 18 months, replaced under warranty, 18 months later, same behaviour; above 45mph, bouncing speedometer, noisy, cannot judge speed above 45 mph; dealer wants many hundreds of dollars to fix; internet postings show well know manufacturing defect; i consider this a safety issue-new road, sign says max safe speed 50mph, but i cannot measure my speed, if i go by the needle, i could easily be going too fast for the curve.
At about 50 mph, the speedometer needle starts bouncing around between 50 and 85+ mph (limit of speedometer).at first, bouning was intermittant, but as the weeks & months went by, it got progressively worse.it got to the point that at about 45-50 mph, the speedmeter would immediately peg to past 85 mph and just stay there. Only way to gauge speed was by other cars.replaced speedometer out of warranty in july 1998.while there, dealer said that this is not an uncommon problem with tauruses, thunderbirds, and explorers of that year. This leads me to believe it might be a defect vs. A one of a kind failure. Wanted to submit report so that nhtsa & ford could anaylze problem and see if a recall is warranted.
I have had 3 speedometers fail within 60,000 miles over a 2 year time period.the needle on the speedometer sticks or bounces back and forth,the first time was at 32,000 miles and i believe it was february of 1998.the car was still under warrenty at that time.the second time it failed was at about 55,000 miles in sept. Of 1998.because my daily commute is so long, i was well over the 12,000 mile warrenty on the replacement part, even though it had only been 6 months.i did not have the part replaced until january or february because of the cost.at the time i had the speedometer replaced i was at 60,000 miles.at that time i pleaded with ford to extend the milage limit on the part because i just knew the thing wouldn't last a year.they refused, of course, and insist they have had no reports of similar problems.none of the dealerships i have dealth with on this are willing to help either.as expected, i started experiencing problems with the speedometer in november of 1999, about 7 months after the last replacement.because the car was at 81,000 miles i couldn't get anyone to even discuss it with me.i have since found information - via the web - that suggests there has been as service bullutin issued on this problem.
Taurus or ford will never be no.1 with me again.massive failures known with taurus speedometer heads. Say something in dodge voyager and doors flying open. When will something be done? right now if you got $250 and the time and will accept a 90 day or low mileage guarantee.
Speedometer whines and does not show correct speed at 45mph or higher.problem first started year when we bought car.first speedometer replaced under warranty and second one we paid for ourselves.the third speedometer is now going bad.contacted ford motor company directly and they claim they have had no complaints about this problem.all they had to do was look on the internet.the net is filled with frustrated people just like me who cannot understand how one car can need its speedometer replace so often.please help us.ford must own up to a big mistake and help us somehow.
Speedometer is jumping up and down.consumer can't determine the correct speed. Vehicle has been to the repair shop twice for the same problem.
Speedometer head is broken.nlm
Speedometer fails between 25,000 and 40,000 miles.owner has noticed this on four different taurus'.the speedometer has been replace on the current vehicle and the replacement has also failed.
Speedometer has failed and been replaced 3 times since 38000 miles.ford wants $500 for the part plus labor.they will not gurantee new speedometer parts in any way.i have no idea how fast i am travelling.this is a safety issue because i could be hit on the freeway if i am going too slow.i also don't like the idea of getting a ticket because of defective equipment.
Speedometer head failed at ~40k mi, erratic and inaccurate speed indicated.identical failure of replacement head 14 months later at ~54k miles.
I have one of those notorious ford taurus with the automatic overdrive transmission. It is a piece of junk. Why didn't ford stand behind these?
Speedometer failed two times.
While drving the car, the speedomotor does not operate properly.the needle jumps around and the unit makes a loud buzzing noise.on a long trip, this noise make driving very distracting and i never know how fast i am driving.both ford and the dealer have advised me that the repair of this problem is my responsibilty even though i have argued that i did nothing to incur the damage.is this type of complaint reviewed by your organization?i appreciate your help.
Speedometer is inaccurate at highway speeds.yh
Speedometer will bounce between 50 and 80 mph while the vehicle is maintaining a constant speed.dealership has not been able to determinecause of this problem.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Speedometer will act erractic when going over 40 mph .needle will make scratching noise and jump all over, consumer cannot determinespeed.
Whenvehicle exceeds 40 mph odometer will bounce.once this happens,driver cannottell how fastvehicle is moving. The dealer has been notified.
Speedometer dances.
Once this vehicle reaches a certain high speedspeedometer needle gauge begins to float,not reading the accurate speed. Speedometer has been replaced once before, and has to be replaced again. Dealer has been contacted.*ml
Speedometer malfunctioned.yh
Consumer experienced a complete failure of the speedometer between 25000-40000 miles.
Speedometer is not working, consumer does not know how fast vehicle is going, consumer feels this is unsafe.consumer stated speedometer became inoperative after one year of purchasing vehicle.
Consumer states that the speedometer swings back and forth, failing to indicate the correct speed, this mostly occurs when the cruise control is being used, consumer was informed that there was a recall, however the time to fix it had already expired.
While driving on highway speedometer went haywire unable to tell speed entire trip.
Speedometer failed for the second time.speedometer needle bounces from 50 to 85 mph when traveling at a constant speed of 60 mph.
Speedometer head failure produces erratic display for prolonged periods. This is the second failure of this unit - first at approximately 30k and was repalced by the dealer , second at 41k.
Speedometer needle begins to bounce to 85 when wheels hit any bump at speeds over 55 miles per hour.needle hangs at that point for up to 25 seconds making it impossible to determine actual speed, or whether or not the cruise control is properly set.original speedometer failed at 15,000, replaced at about 19,000; first replacement at 30,000, replaced at 36,000; and second replacement at 49,000.ford will not replace because out of warranty, although every speedometer has failed at about 15,000 miles.due to the number of failures reported to nhtsb by taurus owners, and the inability to determine actual speed, this is a safety issue and it would appear that a recall is warranted.$600 for a replacement every 15,000 miles is not reasonable.i have never owned a car in over 40 years of driving where even one speedometer failed.
All records of the 3 speedometers put in this car at greenhaw eddings - they have full service record since i purchased from my nephew in fl. While still under warranty.2 speedometer were replaced under warranty.the 3rd one i had to pay half and supposedly greenhaw paid the other half.i did contact ford motor asking if they werehaving significant problems.they said no>. When it was out of warranty it happened again and i felt ford owed me replacement til it was fixed.the dealer said no.the service manager said on the last one it shouldn't happen again - i asked why -- he said because ford had a new replacement.so they were having problems.now is has over 100,000 miles on it and it is doing the same [xxx] thing again.when driving the speedometer acts loose the needle swings between 45mph and 70mph.it seems to me they owe me restitution and to fix this thing ... Ihave never had such a problem and can't believe i am the only one.can you help me?information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Ford will not do anything to eleviate this situation aside from charging another $700 for the third speedometer!
When driving over 55mph,consumer can't determine how fast he is travelingdue to broken speedometer.this was the second timethat the speedometer wasrepaired.
Tranmission: grinding noise heard at start-up. Vehicle lurched when placed in reverse. When stopped at intersection, vehicle lurched forward and would not move in drive. Vehicle would operate when placed in neutral. When vehicle was placed in park, it would no longer operate in any gear. Speedometer: speedometer bounces, makes noise and the needle pegs at 85 mph when car hits bump in road or goes above 55 mph. Speedometer has been replaced once previously.
Ihave requested the dealer repair this speedometer on three occasions to no avail. Please advise.
Initial failure of speedometer was at 34,000 miles. Replaced under warranty at bob gillingham ford. The replacement speedometer failed at 90,000. Failure being the unable to show speed above 40 mph due to erratic needle behavior. Same failure mode both times. Have heard it was due to defective design of speedometer, insufficient lubrication for bearings. Ford is well aware of problem, since they have received countless complaints and even issued a techical service bulletin on this particular speedometer. I believe they are repsonsible for replacing the second failed speedometer since they replaced the original with the same defective part. They refuse to take responsibility. Costs to consumer to replace the speedometer is $600 to $700. A speedometer is not a normal wear and tear part. A car should not be going through two speedometers in only 90,000 miles.
Vehicle experience a probelem with a defected speedomter which the dealer have replace (10 feb 97); now problem reoccur, and dealer notified again and informed that any repairs would be at consumer cost.
The speedometer goes back and forth.when going 65mph the needle will jump to 85mph.contacted the dealer, they said the cable needed to be replaced.
Speedometer needle wobbles all over, making speedometer useless, you can not tell how fast you are going.estimated repair cost $300.00. Apparently the manufacturer has had problems because there have been part number changes. Also i have talked to other owners with the same problem.
The speedometer needle bounces giving inaccurate readings.
Speedometer is jumpy at greater than 50 mph resulting in an unaccurate speed reading.
The original speedometer and now the replacement have failed.at about 50 mph the needle will swing wildly between 50 and 75.a local ford dealer said ford is aware of the problem, they are frequently replacing the speedometers, but ford will not issue a recall.the cost of each replacement will be between $300 and $800.
Speedometer/odometer failed.
Speedometer jumps around, can't tell how fast you are going.
The speedometer broke. Could not tell how fast vehicle was traveling. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed that the parts had to be ordered from manufacturer for replacement.ak
Speedometer performs erractically, replaced once, is now in need of replacement again.
The speedometer jump is not something that only we are experiencing.other's with the same vehicle model are also.we do not feel this is something that we should have to pay in excess of $300 to correct as it is not an isolated insident and has had numerous tsb posted for the problem.
Originial speedometer failed in april 1998.was replaced on 5/7/98.on 12/31/99, replacement speedometer failed also.i have been informed that there is now an "updated model".i need to have the current speedometer replaced, again, and so this will be the third.
Speedometer/odometer is inoperable, it does not register accurate speed rates. Also, it has been replaced twice, but the problem has not been corrected.please give any further details.
Speedometer indicates incorrect speed and ocillates back and forth wildly at above 45mph, this is very dangerous and should be a recall situation, its evident that ford motor co. Knows there is a problem and is not making an attempt to correct it!i
Speedometer performs erratically.
While driving, the speedometer needle begins jumping sporadically and causes a whirling noise, the speedometer was first replaced at 26000 miles, consumer has had to replace speedometer twice and currently needs a new one, and is requesting that manufacturer pay for the replacement, however consumer was informed that the warranty has expired.
Speedometer failed on two occasions.
When driving at speeds of 60 mph and higher the speedometerneedle bounces around.the driver cannot tell how fast the vehicleis going.the dealer has been notified.
Speedometer pointer jumps around, giving unreliable and false speed indications. Assembly also makes squeeking noises. Ford service bulletin # 99-7-9 recomends replacement; failure caused by improper oiling during assembly. Ford/dealer no help. Dealer indicates there "may" be a manufacturing problem. This is second speedometer to fail in the car. First at 25000 miles, this one started about 36000.
While driving at highway speeds speedometer bounces back and forth, and is not correctly reading speed of vehicle.dealer has been contacted, replaced the odometer 3 times. The problem has started again. *ml
The original speedometer began to fluctuate wildly at high speeds and was replaced, with about 21000 miles on the replacement speedometer it began to fail again.nlm
When vehicle reaches about 50mphspeedometer needle moves and bounces around speedometer.
Original speedometer was replaced at 23000 miles.the replacement has developed the same problem. It jumps at speeds above 50, and does not show the correct speed when going slower. It is difficult to tell what speed you are going. Dealer says they have never heard of a vehicle having this problem twice. They will not accept any responsibility for the problem. They also said they cannot give me the defective part after they remove it. Said they have to send it back to ford to be refurbished. I own the car, and therefore own all of its component parts.what is going on with the taurus speedometers?is ford going to be held responsible?
While accelerating odometerwould give wrong reading . Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Please provide futher information.
Speedometer failure.
Speedometer flops back and forward, andconsumer can't tell how fastvehiclewas going whenup to 45 or 50 mph.thespeedometer failed twice and the consumer points out that it should be the manufacture's responsibility to replace it.
Speedometer needle jumps when going in excess of 45 mph. This results in inaccurate speed reading. For example, when driving at 55 mph the speedometer needle will jump to 80, then flip back and then will continue to go back and forth. This is causing distraction while the vehicle is being driven and can cause a crash.
While traveling at 60mph, consumer noticed speedometerwould jump to 90 mph.dealer has been notified, and repaired four times and the problem returns.vehicle is at dealer's . Please provide further information.
Speedometer bounces between 50 and 85 miles per hr.speedometer was replaced at 16000 mi. On warranty ,and went bad again at 38000 mi. Ford refuses to replace again.
Speedometer had to be replaced for the second time within three years or less.
While driving, the speedometer needle begins jumping sporadically and causes a whirling noise, the speedometer was first replaced at 26000 miles, consumer has had to replace speedometer twice and currently needs a new one, and is requesting that manufacturer pay for the replacement, however consumer was informed that the warranty has expired.
Speedometer very erratic.from 40 mph and higher, would bounce between 40 and 85.did not know what speed i was driving.was replaced under warranty and was alright for 15 months.acted up again in dec. 1997, samething.ford refused to accept responsibility.this is a safety problem, especially when my wife is driving on beltways and open road.
Speedometer failed for the 2nd time and warranty won't cover it. Needle vibrates and becomes useless above 50 mph. How many speedometers have to fail before they are an ackowledged defect?
I researched previous complaints on speedometers reading incorrect or erradicly.this speedometer has been replaced twice and is quite costly (approx $350-400).there were 8 other compalaints in regards to this particular problem!that is quite a few complaints of the same problem.i would appreciate you looking in to this and e-mailing me with a response when you get a chance.i apologize for not having the vin number handy.thank you.
Speedometer failed three times. This last failure, have not replaced yet. Speedometer operates erratically, causing inaccurate speed readings. First failure replaced, no charge, by jack trebour ford dealer, dover nj. Second failure fixed by private garage because trebour ford said not under warranty. Just learned of nhtsa website and voq. Will want to pursue ford dealer or manufacturer to replace third failure as warranty work.
While driving vehicle 45 to 50 mphspeedometer operates erratically dueto amalfunction of speedometer cable. Please give any further details.
Speedometer readings are incorrect in wet road condtions.dealer has replaced speedometer prior to this . Manufacturer has been notified.
Speedometer will bounce around from 0 to 80mph, no matter what the speed, until it hits a bump. Dealer has to replacedspeedometer head.
Speedometer failure.
When driving beyond 50 mph the speedodmeter does not register the vehicle speed.cause unknown.please give any further details.
Erratic performance of speedometer, it will not engage and show the correct speed, causing a safety hazard.
Speedometer has been replaced three times.speedometer jumps to various speeds and does not record the correct speed. Dealer and manufacturer have failed to correct the problem. It appears that this is a problem that is being experienced by other ford owners as reflected in the database of complaints. This is a dangerous situation as drivers of fords with this problem have no idea on how fast they are driving. Please advise how you will require ford to correct the problem. Based on the number of complaints in your database reflects that this is an on going problem. Due to the costly nature of repairing this problem and not having any assurance that it will finally be corrected properly, i am asking for your agencys intervention to rectify this problem. Previous attempts to correct the problem have not been positive.
The speedometer failed while the consumer was traveling.
Automatic transmission was slipping and jerking when accelerating from corners/stops. Also, the speedometer was jumping at speeds of 55-65 mph.
Transmission jerks hard when starting in drive.if you press too hard on accelerator, transmission will jerk hard.i will drive till goes out competely because of high cost to repair.
While driving, speedometer was showing slower speed than vehicle was actually going.
Speedometer head failure produces erratic display for prolonged periods.this is the second failure of this unit - first at approximately 60k, second at 116k.ford refuses to acknowledge defect - local ford agency parts manager affirms that this part is a common failure.ford refuses to negoitiate even a partial reimbursement.this failure is attributable to a manufacturing defect and is not due to normal wear.
Speedometeris inoperable,it does not register the correct speeds. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
Speedometer failure.
Consumer states that the speedometer swings back and forth, failing to indicate the correct speed, this mostly occurs when the cruise control is being used, consumer was informed that there was a recall, however the time to fix it had already expired.
Speedodmeter operates erratically while driving. Speed level does not register, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Speedometer needle bounes widely beyond 40 mph.
Airbag spring/ speedometer cable failure.
Speedometer jumps around, can't tell how fast you are going!!!!!.
Speedometer failed twice in four years. The needle swings wildly back and forth, especially at speeds greater than 45 mph. The original unit failed at 35,000 miles (26 months). A new unit was installed in january, 1998 (43,000 miles). It too failed approximately 24 months later. Now i need a third speedometer. The manufacturer warranty is for twelve months. Ford tells me that the speedo unit cannot be repaired. It must be replaced with a brand new unit at a cost of nearly $700 ($500 for the part, $126 for labor, plus 6% state sales tax). I cannot spend $700 knowing that this part will likely fail in two years. Ford should fix this problem once and for all, or provide a lifetime warranty. Speedometers should not break. This is a safety issue. By not knowing the speed at which i am traveling, i am putting myself and other drivers at risk. In addition, this is a driver distraction because the driver is constantly preoccupied with trying to determine his speed. This also puts lives at risk similar to talking on cell phones and playing with the radio. This is in no way an issue with my local ford dealer. They always provide excellent service. This is an issue with ford motor company.
The speedometer failed at 25345 miles covered under the 45,000 extended warranty,and is failing again when it reached 53500 miles. It sways back and forth once the speed is over 50mph and is very noisy. There is also a loud rattling noise (just like a short circuiting sound) coming from the steering wheel column while the speedometer sways. Most of the time the needle stays at over 85mph even if speed is 60mph or less. The dealer is asking about $500 to fix the problem, but i think they should fix it for free since the first failure was covered under warranty and the part was obviously not properly manufactured in the first place. I think not knowing your speed is not safe. Please investigate and advice. Thank you.
This past sunday, on june 11, 2017 i was driving home from a graduation party and there was a loud "pow" once i accelerated from a stop.my steering was very stiff (as if i was driving an ancient large truck with no power steering, also my exhaust system at least partially came undun.i was able to get the crippled car to our regular repair shop, who told me that i had a subframe rust-collapse. I had talked to a shadetree mechanic friend, who said that it wasn't an actual subframe collapse, but the next layer up, the engine cradle whose sleeves are no thicker steel than the unibody sheetmetal.one of the sleeves rusted through.supposedly the engine cradle sleeves are removable/or the cradle itself.my mechanic friend and the tow fellow that brought my car back to my home, both said that what happened is quite rare, they never heard of such an incident.the cradle rust through caused my front subframe to partially collapse and the engine is tilted down on the right-front.this disconnected the exhaust and bound-up my rack-and-pinion steering, rendering the car unsafe to drive.this car is not a rust-bucket, no rusty body panel holes, and everything else still works!just the paint and clearcoat are flaking-off.i have looked on the internet and searched local salvage yards, but cannot find a good engine cradle/sleeves.yet, there are scads of good taurus engines cheaply available.why didn't ford offer replacement engine cradle/sleeves?was there no recall?i'd bet i'm not the only person this happened to!!i would like to get this car fixed!i have photos of the subframe fallen after the engine cradle failure. Please send me an e-mail address i can upload them to.i lose this page if i try to upload here (4th time!)
At 36,000 miles vehicle experieced an inoperative sppedometer which dealer repaired/replaced under warranty.now at 55,000 miles problem reoccurred, and dealer refused to help unless cost went to consumer. The repair was done at another dealership and the problem was solved.
While driving at about 40 mphspeedometer goes up to about 80 to 85mph.when this happens one doesn't know how fast vehicle is going.speedometer arm bounces between 65 and 85 mph.
Speedometer jumps erradically, replaced first time at 27,820 miles, now the 2nd one is going bad too and will have to be replaced.
Speedometer failed 2x - seems very common on 95 taurus, safety hazard.
Speedometer bounces up and down, makingit difficultto see how fast one is going. Took to daeler whofixed problem twice before, but it reoccurred.
While driving the speedometer malfunctioned, not reading the rmps properly and making a buzzing noise.please provide further information.
Due to the defective speedometer cablethe needle does not to go over 20 mph or does not work over 50 mph.the speedometer broke 4 times.dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem.please provide further information.
The speedometer head doesn't read the correct speed.i have been told that the car's transmission depends on the speedometer to function correctly in order for it to shift correctly.i am also aware of at least one other person who has the same make and model with the exact same problem.i have also been told by a major distributor that this part is commonlyreplaced on this model as well as on the fordaerostar of the same year.
Speedometer keeps jumping while driving.i cannot tell what speed i am driving the car at.from what i have come to understand this is a common problem with the ford taurus.
Vehicle speedometer malfunctioning.
Sending unit malfunctions causingspeedometer to fluctuate whenvehicle exceeds 50mph. Delaer has been notified. Please provide addoitional information.
Speedometer needle jumps and makes a grinidng noise at speeds over 40 mph.we have replaced this part twice in the past 2 years.
Speedometer fails to properly function at speeds in excess of 60 mph.
1. The engine problem was a blown head gasket 2. The transmission problem was a planetary gear meltdown. I replaced the planetary gearset and the fiber parts, plates and seals. I also installed an axod dam kit made by shift technology products to increase the lubrication to the planetaries. Unfortunately, the transmission still has the same delayed shifts from second to third and third to fourth and a delayed and harsh third to second downshift that it always had (it was my wifes car when i met her and it had 30000 miles on it at that time).3. Runs on the hot side even after the head gasket change. I've replaced the thermostat seeveral times and the water pump once and the radiator once. I finally removed the thermostat and let it run without one and the gage will still run in the middle. Also, the cooling fan works.
The speedometer reads incorrectly at speeds over 50mph, especially on rough roads. Dealer has replaced the speedometer twice, and is about to replace it one more time.
Speedometer failed and replaced, the replacement speedometer failed also.*mjs
Speedometer cable failed.
Speedometer failed while driving long distance. Informed by service manager that speedometer failure is a common problem in 1995 ford taurus.
Speedometer replaced twice due to erractic performance.
Consumer has replaced the speedometer once, and has to replace it again.when driving over 45 mph it just starts to spin ,and the consumer can't tell how fast they're going.dealerwas contacted, and consumer has to pay out of pocket for repairs.
The speedometer has been broken since the date of purchase, the vehicle has been to the dealer on four separate occasions to have this problem fixed yet the problem still exist.nlm
Consumer states that the speedometer swings back and forth, failing to indicate the correct speed, this mostly occurs when the cruise control is being used, consumer was informed that there was a recall, however the time to fix it had already expired.
This will be the third time that the odometer will have to be replaced.
Speedometer sticks and wavers and is noisy
The speedometer on my taurus jumps aroun once i hit about 50 mph. This is a safety hazard because i have no way of knowing how fast i am travelling down the freeway. Ford should fix this problem without cost to the owner of the vehicle because the speedometer has a defective part which has failed for many more people than i. I found numerous complaints of this problem while searching the internet.
Going down the road at 40mph, and when a bump is hit on the road the speedometer jumps to 60mph when only going 40mph.now the cluster on the speedometer needs to be replaced.
Speedometer no longer registers correct speed.it just makes a grinding noise and bounces from approximately 45 mph rading to pegged position.i understand that this failure has been an ongoing problem with this make/model vehicle but ford has elected to ignore it and place the safety of the owner in jeopardy and the cost of repair also on the owner.
The speedometer performs erratically above 50 mph and falls over 85 mph.speedometer has been replaced 3 times.nlm
Speedometer needle wavers and sticks.
Dealer "replaced" speedometer after it was showing sameproblems as we've read on other 95 tauruses.however, the odometer still read the same -- did they really replace it?within one week it was having the same "jumpy" problem.they had previously "lubricated" the speedometer cable, which fixed the situation for a couple of weeks.we are taking the car back tomorrow to see what they say, now that we've seen how many taurus owners have had problems with speedometers.
Speedometer failed.mjs
I purchased said 1995 ford taurus used in july 1997, shortly thereafter, i noticed the speedometer needle bouncing at speeds above 50 mph.the dealer fixed the problem (date and mileage listed herein is the first repair) the dealer (listed herein is now out of business) repaired the vehicle 2 more timesunder extended warranty within a year.the speedometer block was replaced again a 4th time by hixson autoplex, the ford dealer in alexandria, la on 6 -14-99.no directive for this repair was given other than to replace the same part.in september 2000, the speedometer broke again.i returned to hixson autoplex, explained the situation, and they gave me ford's consumer affairs 800 number.although, i explained the car had been repaired four times by authorized ford dealers for the same problem, the representative stood firm that the repair had lasted 3 whole months past ford's policy of a 1 year warranty, therefore they would not help.needing a speedometer, i contacted the ford dealership in jena, louisiana.i was told that the speedometer part was $500.my attorney sent ford consumer repairs a letter asking them to repair the vehicle.using legal gobbldygoop that did not even apply to louisiana law, and basing their arguement onthe amount of time between the purchase when the car was new ( they were told i had bought it over 2 years later) and my original problem date. Again, they declined to help in any way. Recently, i have had chance meetings with 2 owners of 95 tauruses, bothdescibed similar speedometer problems.
Speedometer needle jumps all over the place once you hit 55 mph (beenreplaced 4 times under warranty and now they say "sorry, out of warranty"
The speedometers on 1995 ford taurus cars are failing regularly, and ford knows they are defective. They are replacing the defective units with other defective units, until the warranty expires and the owner is left with a bill in excess of $600.00 to replace the unit. Due to the extremely high cost of replacement, most owners will opt to drive in an unsafe condition, i.e. Without a working speedometer. Ford should redesign this speedometer and replace all existing units in a general recall as a safety precaution.
Speedometer problems;owner has a fleet of vehicles in which the speedometer does not register the correct driving speed. Please list other vehicle identification numbers.
The speedometer on vehicle failed, the speedo head was replaced, however the speedometer still does not work properly.
Speedometer head has been replace twice.both times they have had 35000 miles on them.
Speedometer needle flies up to 70-75, then down below current speed.was replaced in march of 1998, has now failed again.both times, the dealer has refused to pay for any of the repair.the first failure occurred at 36,700 (barely out of warranty); the dealer would not even pay for half the repair.i have never heard of a speedometer failing even once; this one has now failed twice.this is a safety hazard and should be recalled.
I am aware that there are many 1995 taurus owners who have had problems with their speedometers.when i go over 45mph, the needle bounces between 45 and 85.this makes it difficult to determine the actual speed i'm going.i was following my parents on a trip, and my speedometer read 85 and faster the entire time i was on the interstate. But they were going only 70.if i weren't following them, i would have been going much slower than the traffic, and this is dangerous. This is a safety hazard, and i feel that something should be done about this.
Consumer states that when the vehicle hits a bump in the road the speedometer needle will jump back and forth indicating different speeds. Nlmthere is a service bulletin, sb051230, regarding this condition.consumer was told by customer service that there were not enough complaints to open a recall. The speedometer assembly was replaced at owners expense at $657.20.
Speedometer is erratic. Mjs
This taurus's original speedometer was replaced @ 35,029 miles due to the needle bouncing uncontrollably.there was no way to tell how fast you were going.now the second speedometer is doing the same thing, and it began to do it at about 35,000 miles.my local dealer has denied any knowledge of a manufacturers problem.graham, at ford motor company in detroit, denied any manufacturer problem.however, my local independent garage, hart's auto repair, provided me with article # 97-12-5 stating that ford taurus and mercury sable 1994-95 cars had speedometer needle waver and sticking problems.applicable to this were oasis codes #204000, #204200, and #302000.i want a new speedometer with actual mileage displayed!this is a real safety issue!
Speedometer has been repaired twice. Same problem keeps reoccurring.needle goes back & forth, and consumer can't tell how they're going. Both times it hasbeen replaced, but no remedy has been found.
The speedometer needle wobbles up and down which cannot give a correct reading.dealer will only repair at owner's expense. *ml
When vehicle reaches about 50mph speedometer needle moves and bounces around speedometer. Windshieldwiper motor needs to be replaced.
The odometer does not read correct speed, flops up and down and is not accurate.also makes loud noise that is distracting while you drive.feel that the ford co. Should pay for the replacment.why have they not recalled this item.i noticed lots of complaints and problems with this same thing.feel like painting a big yellow lemon on it....dealer has been nice...please give me an answer as to why this has not been recalled...
Speedometer needle jumped around at highway speeds making it impossible to determine speed.first occurrance was at approximately 19000 miles, speedometer replaced at 21215 miles; problem recurred at approximately 33000 miles, dealer lubed speedometer cable;problem recurred at approximately 50,000 miles, speedometer replaced at 51252 miles;problem recurred at at 69,650 miles, scheduled to have speedometer replaced again making this the fourth speedometer since i purchased the vehicle new.
Speedometer jump and bounces around, i have found tsb's on this.the speedometer was originally replaced at apx 29000 miles for this problem, then at apx 29000 miles on the replacement it started doing the same thing again.(this time it cost me almost $200 to fix, the first time it was free).the first time it was fixed at the purchased dealer (marion ford, illinois), the second time at another ford dealer(sparta ford, illinois).the second time the ford dealer said it was not covered.
Speedometer goes haywire after it goes past 45mph.the 1st time the cable was greased, and it worked fine. Afterward , it started backwith the same problem. Now, dealer says it has to be replaced , and the part alone, cost without labor,$500.
Speedometer jumps, . Needle bounces between 0 and 85. This usually starts around 50 mph. I also don't feel it is accurate at other speeds. This is already a tsb nhtsa item #sb051008 and #sb051230.i have talked with (3) other1995 taurus owners, and they have the same problem. I took it to a local ford dealer, they told me it was not the sensor, or the cable but a gear in the speedo, i that i would have to purchase a new speedo for $700. I feel that this is known safety defect. I have a new 16 year old driver that cannot judge his speed. This a defect and not a maintainance item. Please respond as to how i can get this fixed at no cost.
Vehicle is used for driver education course, when driven, the speedometer needle jumps form 45 to 85, giving different readings. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced parts.speedometer is fluctuating again, dealer will not replace unless consumer pays repair costs.
At 70-75 mph, hitting bumps will make the speedo needle drop to 85 and continue to read 10-15mph faster then the actual vehicle speed.will return to normal after a minute or so, until the next bump.this is the second speedo to fail on this. Vehicle
Speedometer failed december of 1997 and was replaced jan. 3,1998. However, possible defect of the replaced speedometer failed on june 1999 and was replaced again july 6, 1999.
Speedometer has failed during normal operation of vehicle. Dealership has replaced t "speedometer head" twice under warranty, and the problem has reoccurred. Dealership cannot determinecause for this problem.please provide any additional information / documentation.
When vehicle gets up to 50 mphhand onspeedometer swings back and forth. Driver not able to tell how fast the vehicle is going. Please provide any further information.
Speedometer needle is jumping back and forth , will not register speed, causing safety hazard.
Ford has been contacted through their internet customer service, and by telephone to customer service. Their reply is that the car was covered by a 3 year, 36,000 mile warrantee. No other comments in spite of numerous attempts to contact them. This is not a problem unique to my car. A friend of mine was fleet manager for a new jersy company. He told me that speedometer failure was an ongoing problem with taurus. My brothers taurus also had a failed speedometer. Please help me get ford to admit their speedometer design is defective, and that they are responsile for the ongoing failures.
Speedometer indicator on dashboard jumps when vehicle passes over a bump in roadway orn roadway surface changes,i.e.from black-top pavement to concrete, such as a bridge surface. When the cruise control is on it jumps and the vehicle speed does not increase, but operator has no idea as to what speed vehicle is actually traveling as indicator will oscilate as much as 20 to 25 mph above set speed.
While driving at any speed, the speedometer will act erractically and will not show actual speed..
The speedometers on 1995 ford taurus cars are failing regularly, and ford knows they are defective. They are replacing the defective units with other defective units, until the warranty expires and the owner is left with a bill in excess of $600.00 to replace the unit. Due to the extremely high cost of replacement, most owners will opt to drive in an unsafe condition, i.e. Without a working speedometer. Ford should redesign this speedometer and replace all existing units in a general recall as a safety precaution.
Faulty speedometer causing crusie control to malfunction.
Original speedometer failed at 21745 miles by becoming erratic at speeds of about 55 mph.the meter would sometimes read as high as 90 mph.this meter was replaced under warranty and now the replacement unit is faulty at 23300 miles.a brief scan of your odi ids indicates the problem is generic with these devices as some units have been replaced 3 and 4 times.it is definitely a safety hazard having thousands of fords on the highway with faulty speedometers and they should be recalled and replaced.
After 35 mph speedometer needle bounces to 100. Consumerdoes not know how fast he is traveling.ford has issued a tsb bulletin on this reoccurring problem.
This car has been taken care of exceptionaly,there is no reason for a transmission to go or speedometer.iam a proffesional driver by trade.this dealership was extremely rude.no satisfaction from anyone to date .please help. I also own 2001 taurus and 1989 f-150 not bought at that dealership.the speedometer bounce's around 0-80+ all the time,the trany went in an intersection as my wife went to pull out the engine stalled the wires meltedand ruined transmission $1500.00 +
Speedometer head failed for second time on this vehicle, i have another 1995 taurus that does same thing.speedometer jums erratically spedometer needle "pins" makes horrible clicking and chirping noise.over 150 complaints for same problem on your site. Please help ford does not agknowledge defect and wants full price to replace unit for third time.this is a real saftey issue as you cannot determine the speed of vehicle. Also, ford has tsb on this very problem.won't you please help me and other 1995 taurus owners who are frustrated by ford's irresponsible position regarding this saftey defect?how much longer is ford going to be able to treat this issue so lightly?i plan on informing my congressman and senator of my complaint to your office.please agknowledge this letter in writting.thank you.
When driving above 55 mph speedometer operates erratically.it will not accurately register speed levels. *ml
Speedometer buzzes and jumps 10-20 mph making ability to tell speed impossible.this is the second failure.the first occurred at 35000 miles, and was covered under warranty.it happened again at 35000 miles on the replacement.dealers and ford have r
Speedometer out of order .yh
This ford taurus was purchased fromfather-in-law, tom johre, now deceased - from his estate.the speedometer system had failed prior to purchase.how can ford say this is not a safety issue, when each time i attempt to utilize the cruise control, the wavering speedometer will cause the cruise to set at excessive speeds?this is not a maintenance issue.we know of other taurus car owners who have had the same problem - one, don ackerman of edmonton, had to have his speedometer changed three times while still on warranty.this is not a maintenance issue; it is a matter of defective manufacturing, and warrants a class action suit against ford.
Speedometer was repaired/replaced due to erratic operation while under warranty. Litter over a year later same problem reoccurred. But dealer/mfr. Refused to repair because partwasout of warranty. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Believed dealer installed defective part.
Speedometer has been replaced twice at considerable expense.vss has been replaced once, transmission has been rebuilt once, and speedo gear which fits into the transmission have all been replaced once at considerable expense.head gaskets have been replaced once, also at considerable expense.speedo has now failed for the third time.
Speedometer: would make noise; not working properly; can not tell what the speed is; had it replaced due to bouncing around. Abs system had erractic pattern.
Speedometer failed twice. Mjs
The speedometer bounces around,not settling on a set speed. Sometimes the guage reads higher than actual speed. Dealer said it needs to bereplaced.
While driving on highway traveling 55mph all of sudden heard a sound and noticed that the speedometer was going down.had the vehicle towed to mechanic.contacted dealer.engine failed and replaced.
Speedometer does not accurately read vehicle speed.at times, speedometer will read in excess of 85 mph when vehicle is actually going much less than that.dealer has admitted that many speedometers on vehicles of this year and model have the same problem.i have replaced mine twice (once under warranty and once out of pocket).the cost exceeds $350.00 for replacement.inaccurate speed indication is a threat to public safety and ford should address this issue.
Vehicle speed indicator surges erratically at and above 40mph - constant sound from speedometer head varies from low rattle to piercing squeal.
Speedometer makes a grinding noise,and driver is unable to read how fastvehicle is traveling.
The original speedometer was replaced at 38,000 miles.the new speedometer became defective (bouncing up and down, inaccurate, finally, inserviceable) when it had about 35,000 on it.i have reported the defect to the dealer, ford customer service, and have written to the president of ford.all replies were negative. Since my complaint to the president of ford, the part has gone up from $250 to $500 (in a matter of 3-4 months).
Speedometer keeps breaking.consumer's husband cannot tell how fast he is driving. Speedometer has been replaced twice.*ml
Speedometer is not working properly. Speedometer will not work at times, and then at times it will start to spin around. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Speedometer failed.jumps from 40 to 85+ back & forth. Noise in dash. This occured in the beginning of a 1000 mile trip on unfamiliar roads at night. This was highly distracting and dangerous especially when i had no clue how fast i was actually going on high speed highways. It appears that ford documented it knows of this common failure and why it occures but does not recall cars and expects owners to pay if out of bumper to bumber warranty. My appointment for this repair & mount recall are 6/17 6:00pm.
Defective speedometer head needle oscillates at speed more than 50 mph. Yh
The speedometer randomly makes noises during which time the needle approaches 90 mph regardless of the travelling speed. I believe this is due a short-circuit inside the dashboard. I also believe this is a fire hazard. Most importantly, i believe that this condition is due to a manufacturing defect which has been overlooked either due to negligence or due to poor quality control.
Faulty speedometer head caused speedometer to produce a rattling sound and the needle would bounce and jump making it difficult to determine the speed while driving, two years passed and the problem reoccured but the consumer would have to repair at own expense.nlm
Engine motor mounts failed.also front engine main seal leaking/egr valve failed/ right rear disc brake caliper locked up, causing brake pads to wear excessively, and engine check light came on/of.
The defective head of the speedometer broke in these 3 vehicle between 50- 60,000 miles.2nd vehicle vin #[xxx], 3rd vehicle vin # [xxx].cause unknown.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving speedometer waves back and forth over two-thirds of dial range, reading incorrect information, speedometer was replaced but failed again, speedometer failures reoccur at intervals of about 15,000 miles.
Speedometer is failing.at random speeds, the speedometer will go to 90 mph (pinned).if and when i get this fixed, it will be the 4th speedometer in this vehicle.failure has repeatedly been at 22,000 mile intervals.ford replaced the first 2 under warranty, but they refuse to acknowledge that this is chronic and safety related defect that they should have found a permanent fix for by now.dealer, bob chapman, contacted ford in my behalf, and found that (apparently) the failure rate is so high, that he can't even secure a replacement speedometer at the present.
Speedometer/odometer isn't working, and the needle is swinging back and forward. Consumer can't determinehow fast the vehicle is going.
Speedometer needle would jump back and forth whenever vehicle reaches 50 mph.vehicle taken to dealer for repairs, butproblem reoccurred. Dealer refused to repair unless cosumer picked up the expenses. Please provide any further details on this matter.
This is the second time that the speedometer assembly has failed. Once at 66,539 miles on march 19, 1998 and again at 82600 miles on december, 30 1998. This failure causes the speedometer to give fluctuating readings.
Whenspeedometer breaks, the needle will start jumping back and forth, and does not indicate the correct speed. At the same time, there would a series of click, click noise at the speedometer.my brother's 95 taurus experienced the same problem and he is going to file a complaint too.
The speedometer on the car was replaced at 50000 miles because it jumped around and made a rattling noise.now the replacement speedometer is doing the same thing.the speed at which the problem starts is now down to 40 mph.the needle jumps all over a range of about 15 mph above and below the actual speed, making it impossible to know how fast i am driving.i have spoken with other taurus owners and looked on the internet, and this seems to be a common problem.i contacted ford and they said that i would be charged for repairing this dangerous (and apparently common) problem.
Speedometer jumps erratically. Dealer has replaced the speedometer 3 times. Manufacturer has been notified.
I am on my third speedometer failure.each time the speedometer jumped all over the place making it impossible to know the accurate speed you are traveling.these speedometers cost $400 + to have replaced.
While driving at a constant speed the speedomoter travels all the way to the top at the fullest speed.
While driving speedometer will start flopping up numbers off right side and then back down to fiftyagainwhen hitting rough spots.consumer feels this is distracting because he doesn't know how fast he is going sometimes.
If vehicle is driven at speeds higher than sixty miles per hour, speedometer cannot register the correct speed. Dealer has been contacted.
Speedometer control head failed causing inaccurate speed readings.
Odometer failure, and was replaced by dealer. Problem ,and dealer notified again.informed consumer that repairs will be done at 50% off on repairs/part. Please feel free to provide any further details.
A faulty speedometer; at 36,000 mile dealer replaced speedometer because intermittently the dial would jump back and forth or not register at all. Now at 45,000 the problemis reoccurring. Dealer / manufacturer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
On two occasions vehicle experiencedproblemwith erratic opration ofspeedometer. Dealer replacedthe speedometer after first failure. However,problemreoccurred, and dealer refused to repairreplace speedometer a second timedue toexpiration of warranty. Can nhtsa help in this mater.
Speedometer head failed causing the needle to fluctuate starting at 35-40 mph.nlm
Speedodometer replaced 02/03/1998 with only 29776 miles on it co saysthey will talk to me about it when i go in next week. Way isnt the ford co ereplacing these its semms to be a problem on all 95 taurus?
While driving about 70 mph the speedometer had failed for second time.drivercouldn't see how fast he was going.consumer will conctact dealer.
Speedometer failed on two occasions. 1st failure commenced at 59,000 miles of wear;and 2nd failureoccurred at 77,000 miles. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless costis picked up by consumer.
: speedometer needle does not register the correct speed. When driving above 45 mph the needle fluctuates. This is the third(3rd) time for the same problem.
Speedometer fails to operate.this defect was fixedin april of 1997 (covered under warranty.)however,defect is happening again.when traveling at approximately 50 mph, needle onspeedometer will jump around.
Speedometer needle jumped around at highway speeds making it impossible to determine speed.first occurrance was at approximately 19000 miles, speedometer replaced at 21215 miles; problem recurred at approximately 33000 miles, dealer lubed speedometer cable;problem recurred at approximately 50,000 miles, speedometer replaced at 51252 miles;problem recurred at at 69,650 miles, scheduled to have speedometer replaced again making this the fourth speedometer since i purchased the vehicle new.
The speedometer needle flops down to the bottom of the meter when vehicle hits any slight bump.then the needle dances around a little before goingback up. This also happens when the vehicle is in cruise control. The dealer is aware of situation, and stated that there is a service bulletin on this issue.
At 22000 miles ford dealer replaced failed speedometer due to needle bouncing. The replacement speedometer reads 28000 miles and it has failed. The needle jumps from 40 to 85 miles per hourat times it reads 45 miles per hour and i think i am going faster than 45 a- lot faster.i have contaced ford motor companyandwas told i would have to pay to have another speedo installed. This is a safety item and they do not think they have any problem. Your site lists many with the same issue.
Speedometer failed and replaced, the replacement speedometer failed also.*mjs
Speedometor does not tellspeed, arrow just bounces back and forth. The speedometerreplaced three times.
Speedometer jumps from 65 to 85 depending on how large a bump you hit.dealer informed me that replacement part was also faulty and could not replace at the time.
Speedometer jumps to 85 mph when driving at a speed of 45 mph or higher. Dealership has examined vehicle for this problem, but was unable to order a replacement part.please provide any additional information / documentation.
The first speedometer/accelerator cable was replaced under warranty, free of charge.the second one has now broken and needs to be replaced with a third one.the car is not that old.
Speedometer had to be replaced at thirty four thousand miles. Consumerspeedometer needed to be replaced once again at fifty four thousand.dealer has been contacted for this problem, but ford has discontinued that component. As a result, speed cannot be read once vehicle exceeds45mph.please provide further details.
Speedometer needle does not register the correct speed. When driving above 45 mph the needle fluctuates.there is no way to tell what speed consumeris driving. The original speedometer was replaced 2 years ago with about 30,000 miles, and within a year the condition reappeared. The dealer is aware of the current problem. The problem has not been corrected at this time. *ml
Speedometer failed.
1st failure was around 11,300 miles.dealer fixed and replaced.failed again in 4-20-97 at 22,100 miles, dealer replaced again. Car now has 30,plus showing on 3rd odometer and is out of warranty but they will not fix.it went out again 8-10 1998.
Speedometer has failed twice.replaced at 35,000 miles under warranty.second failure not honored by dealer.at speeds above 40-45 speedometer needle swings wildly making it impossible to judge speed accurately.this problem seems to be a common thread with 1995 taurus owners.perhaps we have a recall situation here!
When driving at any speed, withoutprior warning and upon applyingbrakesvehicle jerked forward. Consumer has contacteddealer.dealer noted that transmission neeed replacing. Please provide any further details.
Automatic transmission does change gears correctely. Also,whenvehicle is going from an idling position to a forward position ithesitates althoughgas pedal is being depressed. Consumer has replaced entire transmission, as well asengine. Please provide further details.
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I don't feel a 1995 automobile with only 47000 miles on it should warrant a new power train . My mechanic stated that this has happened on quite a few ford taurus 'si feel cheated buying an american made car because i have never heard of this happening to a foreign car . Thank you for your time please keep me in touch with your findings .
Transmission slipped from park to reverse, causing accident. *dh
The vehicles transmission failed. Dealer had been notified and repaired the transmission. Transmission failed again after repair.*nlm
Transmission disengages intermittently. *sd
Air bag light continued to illuminate on the dash. Consumer has contacteddealer. Dealerwas unable to determine the cause of the problem. Also, consumer was having a problem withtransmission not disengaging out of park. Please provide any further details.
At 45 mph vehicle lost power from transmission to wheels.it seemed to be slipping, and then it would grab and the vehicle would lurch.at times there was little orno control of the vehicle.subsequently, the transmission was consistentlyupshifting late and downshifting early, and sometimes slipping. One repair shop could not determine what was causing the problem.gene evans ford quickly determined thata faulty vehicle speed sensor was the cause. (this also caused the cruise control to be inop).they replaced the sensor and the transmission and cruise control have performed flawlessly.the part cost$36.58.labor was $305.46.the total bill came to $369.60.i consider this to be a safety issue, and i would like ford to reimburse me for this cost. 6
Trans axle erratic shifting problem developed on my 1995 taurus wagon.intermittent problem with vehicle not upshifting on cold engine but will shift hard on warm engine.alsointermittent down shift while driving on downgrade and will down shift hard when coming to a stop.speedometer failed at moment this problem started.dealer replace small gear on end of speedometer cable and thought problem was also tied to a worn gear on end of cable in transmission.this repair would require a complete teardown of the transmission.have driven car for approximately one month since repair of speedometer. Shifting problem is intermittent with no particular pattern.strongly suspect problem also involves the electronic control in the car computer.read many similiar complaints on your website and find it amazing that ford has not dealt with this problem in a responsible manner since it was identified several years ago.i have owned many ford products and usually have many trouble free years.my last taurus gave us 119k mile with little trouble.
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While the vehicle was in park and in the off position. The car rolled forward.as if the vehicle were in neutral.car rolled about 3 feet.dealer suggested to consumer to always use parking brake and to apply it before putting vehicle into park.
Transmission slips, and consumer has to press on the gas very hard to get it to catch, while doing that it shoots foward very fast and hard with a jerk. The dealer has been contacted.
The transmission drops out of gear at stop lights/signs. You do not know this has happened until you try to move forward and the car will not move. The transmission will engaged several seconds after you apply the throttle, resulting in a hard shift into gear. Ford knows about this problem, and issued a tsb 98-3-7. This has resulted in one incident at a stop light where the car to the rear hit of our car, at less than 5mph, because we could not get the car to move forward. The car is currently at capital ford, in raleigh nc, and they are rebuilding the transmission at this time. The service manager feels that the tsb is only part of the problem.
Transmission slips after stopping in warm weather.car will not proceed.was told by several mechanics within ford that this is a common problem, and there is an update, but ford said it won't cover the problem even though they know it is a defect.
Vehicle having numerous transmission problems including, not shifting from 1st to 2nd, harsh upshift 1-2 , buzzing noise, stalling at stop, slipping out of any gear, transsmision currently failing.
Vehicle jumped from park into reverse twice.dealer has been notified.
The transmission will not engage at unpredictable times when stopped. I actually rolled out into a busy intersection when i released the brakes before i realized i had no power. It was a close call.research i have done indicates this is a common problem with these transmissions.
The transmission was leaking fluid. Had the seals changed twice. Transmission still leaked. Took to mechanic & was informed torque convertor needed replacing. Had problem shifting. Now informed transmission needs to be replaced.
2nd time for transmission?
Car will not turn off when its in park postion, on second occasion car was in park position and started to move this happen twice one time caught in accident.
Transmission locked up due to a lack of lubrication within the system.
Transmission seal failed.*skd
Transmission slips intolower gera, then lunges forward; driver has had close calls in rear ending other vehicles, dealer couldn't detect cause.
Immediately after purchase the vehicle started to vibrate, pulling to the right, the tires had been switched, the speedometer was inoperable and the brakes were very noisy.consumer continued to operate the vehicle until the vehicle wasn't able to go from park to drive.the vehicle has been in for repair several times and the driving condition is still insufficient.*jg
Transmission was leaking fluid. Dealer replaced transmission pan and gasket. Please provide any furhter information.
Engine failure - took car in on 12/23/1998 to have test for warranty (ford 98m01). Paid to have dealer test coolant and engine for leaks ($146.98), told me ok, 4 months later i have used twice a much antifreeze as before and there are know visable leaks. Dealer told me out of warranty tough luck. Transmisson, had in for service several times under warrany, said fixed but now problem is getting worse,.tells me you are out of warrany, tough luck.
It is hard to shift to 1st or low gear.the dealer has been notified and corrected problem.
Transmission slips out of gear due to defective part(s) in the clutch assembly, most likely the clutch piston.very dangerous when merging into traffic.dealer/manufacturer won't cover by any warranty.......a 95 with only 58k.
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When shifting to reverse transmission will not work.vehicle had already replaced transmission, dealer was contacted.please provide more information.
When driivng at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are going half way to the floorboard.also, motor mounts went out/ air conditioning unit failed, and was blowing hot air, and transmission had to be replaced due tovehicle stalling, cutting off and shifting hard.vehicle has been into the shop for repair service three times and, the dealer can't determine the causes of the problem.
Transmission exhibited a 'clunking' noise while cruising on interstate, then white smoke seen coming from back and underside of car as engine starts to whine.pulled over to check problem as soon as noted since no warning lamps lighted inside vehicle.once pulled onto shoulder, burnt transmission fluid burst under car.all other fluid levels were checked and found acceptable.when cooled down, car would not engage any gear.needed to be towed to nearest ford garage and told transmission needed replacing due to internal failure.no external trauma noted.transmission cost over $2000 and ford customer assistance would not offer any reimbursement.routine transmission maintenance performed at 42300 miles.personally, i feel that a well-maintained transmission should last longer than 49000 miles.
Coil spring broke causing instant flat tire, not going very fast at the time, but we were on vacation.one coil spring replaced, after returning home, we had the other spring replaced. Car repair guy showed us the other coil spring, it was broken when he removed it from the car. Very dangerous to be driving like that. Transmission had to be replaced a year ago (2000) , repair place said taurus's known to have faulty transmissions, they repair several per month. Speedometer problem has been around several years, not taken in to replace speedometer. I heard you can have trouble when you try to sell the car. We just live with problem. Rest assured this will be the last ford we ever own.
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Transmission would make noises when gears are shifted. Vehicle stays in one gear only. If vehicle is parked, would change gears. Took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic transmission needed replacing. Installed a rebuilt transmission in vehicle. The same problem, noise is in rebuilt transmission.
Transmission intermittently and unpredictably slips when accelerating from stop.when it engages, it does so with a hard jerk.
While driving the defective design of "alumina" forward clutch piston in transmission stalls, causing the vehicle not to engage in position.
This is an intermittent problem that occurs when the vehicle is shifting into second gear, it feels like the transmission is slipping and makes a clunking noise.took to the dealer, and they said the couldn't fix the problem.
I have a 1995 taurus that i purchased on jan 31,2001. I had the car about a week and had to replace the transmission. Now i am about to have to replace the transmission again. The car will not shift out of 1st gear. I am wondering if there is a recall on the ax4n transmission or if another type of transmission will fit in the taurus. Any help will be greatly appreciated.*nlm
Transmission failure @ 83,000 miles, common with ford taraus vehicles.ford was unable to repair for 14 days, at any of the 5 dealerships local to charlotte.the repaired transmission failed.then the ford warrantied transmission, replaced 7/11/03, failed 400 miles later (36,000 mile warranty), because the fluid had leaked out!quality of the oem product is acutely in question, while workmanship and service are horrible.incidentdate is the first transmission failure.
Transmission pan gasket failed. Yh
(auto description) 1995 ford taurus 3.0 liter engine with 45,000 miles. I am the original owner. (1) no event leading to failure.(2) transmission not functioning properly. Diagnostic test indicates #2 clutch failure. Long delay getting into drive from reverse. Car lurches upon start-up. Car does not shift properly from 2nd gear into 3rd gear. Transmission generally unreliable. Transmission has not completely failed yet.(3) had diagnostics performed. Recommended repair is to replace transmission at an approximate cost of $3,000. New transmission comes with a 3 yr/36,000 mile warranty. Mechanic did not recommend having repair done as repair cost approximately equal to value of car with working transmission.
Failure of transmission. Ford taurus has a prior history of failed tranmission problems.car taken to dealer on 5/21/01 to check problem with vehicle transmission shifting harshly and car jolting intermitently.dealer performed nds diagnostics and no fault codes resulted.inspected motor mounts and reset idle. No problems found.on 5/7/02 car came to a halt on the george washington bridge (ny to nj) during rush hour traffic.
At 66,900 miles transmission has malfunctioned and will not shift into first gear. Repairs were made at owner's expense, wants reimbursement. *ml
I am looking at my 4th transmission, this is absurd.ford said i was out of luck.
Misaligned head lamps/front&rear door/tailgate door/hood. You can hear gas in tank moving around
When coming to a stop and then applying the gas, the vehicle will not move for a few seconds, then it jumps forward. Dealer said new transmission needed to be put into vehicle.
We have had multiple, intermittent problems with the transmission not engaging from a stopped position when trying to accellerate.it has actually gotten to the point now that at times it disengages even while moving slightly.it is a major safety problem in that it sometimes rolls out into the intersection, but does not engage, putting us directly into oncoming traffic.my sons use this car for school, and this is a very dangerous situation.this happened twice to the original owner prior to our purchase, and has happened several times since we have owned the car.therefore, the date of failure is not precise. The problem is getting worse and is happening much more frequently.it needs to be resolved quickly.
I have slightly less than 90,000 miles on our 1995 ford taurus station wagon (which is approx. 10,000 easy highway comuting miles per year) and have now replaced another transmission in this car. This is the third transmission in this car, or about one every 30,000 miles. (i thought 30,000 was the time to change the fluid, not the entire transmission).
Vehicle's automatic transmission does not down shift.
Engine head gaskets failed, ford sent letter stating repair covered to 60000 miles, with no explanation of warning signs of failure. Transmission shifts into neutral when coming to stop and jerks into gear, causing near accidents. Again ford knows about problem (per tsb) refuses to pay for fixing.
Transmission fluid was leaking, took vehicle to dealer,and they replacedtransmission pan gasket.please provide any furhter information.
The transmission has been replaced in the vehicle a total of three times. However, it is in need of the forth transmission, and the case is craked. The dealer states that they will not be responsible for the forth transmission. The first replacement was at 37,000, the second was 87,000, now at 100,000 thousand miles the vehicle needs another transmission. Please provide any furthr information
Design of the engine is poor.underneath the engine something pulls sand into the engine,and causes problems with the engine/transmission shakes when driving up to 75 mph.the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While backing the vehicle out of the driveway the transmission went completely out,causing the consumer to put the vehicle in the shop to replace the transmission.owner wants ford to accept responsibility for this defect and pay for it. *ml
Tranmission failed to operate as of 56000 miles of wear .consumer believed this was not a normal wear for 56000 miles.dealer notified.
We were driving on the freeway south bound to san diego at a speed of 75mph and in the fast lane.we had been driving about two and a half hours when suddendly the car began down shifting and the car lurched violently back and forth.we thought the engine had died initally, but the car began lurching back and forth as if it were going in and out of gear.we struggled to get off the freeway and luckily were not hit or cause an accident.we had the car towed to ourdealership which was over 150 miles.the car has been there for a week and they cannot find anything wrong with the car.i am afraid to drive it.i feel it is unsafe and i don't know what to do.i feel like i am playing russian roulette waiting for another occurance. I don't want to cause an accident or be part of one because of a faulty transmission that occassionaly misbehaves.
After coming to a complete stop and then pressingaccelerator,vehicle failed to respond.engine revvs, but transmission does not kick in.then, suddenly vehicle will surge forward. This happens about 1-2 times a week. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
In order to stop vehiclebrake has to be pressed to the floor.it feels likevehicle is going to take off.please provide any further information.
Transmission malfunctioned. Also engine mounts failed.
To date, ford maintains this engine is not covered by "secret warranty"although it is the same defect as the 3.8l.persistent problem of leaking coolant.transmission is unreliable and unsafe.a/c clutch, compressor and water pump failed simultaneously.replaced heater hose following a/c repair due to continued leak.
Car died in parking lot.after about 7 attempts, car started on its own.car idled rough and was emitting white exhaust and on way home.put car into park at each stop light to keep it from dying.noticed a smell when got home.thought at first a battery or alternator problem.drove to dealer next day and they said that it was a faulty headgasket which blew the entire engine. Doing research on your website noticed quite a few of same complaints.a car this young with under 80,000 miles should not need entire engine replacement.would appreciate so much if an investigation was conducted.we bought car 1 1/2 year ago for 10,000 and can't afford this hefty of a repair, and it should not have had this problem.but others have had it too so i think it is investigation worthy.on a few of the complaints there was an invest #1e98080 and recall #98m01kaa listed....can you tell me what this means.there are only 4 recalls under the model and type and this # was not listed.if an invest. Was done in '98 i think they need to do another now because a lot of complaints came from this year or last year.manufacturer or dealer has not been very helpful and this is a very expensive repair for our new car.can you tell me where to find info on that recall #a few of the complaints said ford was aware of this, but no one has been helpful...thank you
Vehicle jerks when changing gears. Doesn't want to go in proper gear.dealer contacted.please add vin.
Upon leaving a stop sign or red light car hesitates a few seconds then "jerks" back and only then proceeds, thus causing near accidents
Speedometer has been replaced twice at considerable expense.vss has been replaced once, transmission has been rebuilt once, and speedo gear which fits into the transmission have all been replaced once at considerable expense.head gaskets have been replaced once, also at considerable expense.speedo has now failed for the third time.
Advanded driver training schoolsteach that a transmission is to be placed into neutral (n) to help control skids.unlike most vehicles, the 1995 ford taurus with automatic transmission requires thatthe lockout button (lb)be pressed to move the lever from drive (d) to n.thus in an emergency, one could easily push the lever through to reverse (r) or even park (p) with disastrous results.this fault does not appear in other ford lines.just the ford taurus shop.investigation will show:r to n does not require the lb;n to d does not require the lb;1 to 2 or to d does not require the lb;d to n requires the lb;n to r requires the lb;r to p requires the lb.there appears to be no reason for this other than just a design or manufacturing error.
Transmission would not shift correctly.was rebuilt - technician said it was crumbling.
After warm-up transmission does not shift in/out of neutral when required.when coming to stop the down shift is absent/delayed.when starting from stop upshift is delayed and sudden.this problem is very alarming and dangerous in traffic.
First week of ownership was no brake lights, and can't shift out of park. Problem was electric cooling fan motor. Then cruise would not shut off. Problem-brake wiring harness. Last major problem was rocker arm malfunctioned at 39,166 mi. Repair bill for that was 879.88.
Dt: consumer could notmove transmission out of park without turning the ignition switch to on. Also,brake lights were not coming on.
Transmission failed, causing vehicle to continue to move after being parked.
Transmission and transfer case failed.*et
While driving consumernoticed that when coming upona stop or hitting the brakes,vehicle felt as if it was being hit from behind.
When attempting to shift the gears, the vehicle failed to move.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the consumer that the front seal and transmission needed replacing due corrosion.please fill in additional information.
When driving at first no problem. Stopped at a stop sign and the carrolled backwards, then kicked in hard and went forward. Had intermittent transmission problem. Dealer contacted,and inspected vehicle. Could not find anything wrong.
Parking gear failed.*skd
Transmission failed. Part had been rebuilt; however problem still exists.one part in the transmission was engineered improperly. The transmission piston which creates hydraulic pressure was made of aluminum. The replacement part is made of cast iron and won't break or fatigue like the aluminum one. This could create a accident when pulling out into traffic and the transmission fails to shift gears. *ph
The vehicle had a crack in the windshield.the doors would not lock automatically as they should. *tcthe windshield wiper failed intermittently.the dome light failed.the transmission has been replaced twice.
The transmission is not going to the next gear and the reverse went completely out of the car.*la
Transmission piston failure.
Engine stalls while driving. Dealer has yet to be contacted.consumer took vehicle to dealer, inspection mechanic stated that the computer chip failed.transmission malfunctioned and was replaced on three occasions, consumer states that when the tranmsission went out after placing in park, the vehicle would not stop and the emergency brake had to be used to keep from having an accident.
After stopping, the transmission acts as if it's in neutral, then slams into gear. This occurs primarily at stop lights and signs at intersections and puts driver in fear of not being able to get out of way of on-coming traffic. This slamming/slipping can also occur at low speed, without a prior stop, such as when entering a driveway or turning a corner at an intersection with a yield sign. We have noted several potential tech. Service bulletins, which may apply to this problem, however the dealer we are using for service has been uncooperative and charged us for repairs that have not addressed the problem. (we recognize this last part of the complaint is more of a consumer's affairs problem, however, it is also leaving us driving an unsafe vehicle.).
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).1995 ford taurus,fan motor froze, ford said they will only replace circuit breaker but not the fan which is now froze up again due to mileage (142,000). I've replaced motor no less than three times since 1997 before finding out about recall.also i've replaced a rear motor mount two to four times since 1997. A recall on this vehicle bought or built in certain other states have recalls on what sounds to be this same problem causes engine and transmission to fall causing accident. Ford will not fix. Could i get help from you in order to get ford to repair their defective products.[xxx]
Speedometer was't working, very noisy brakes
Misaligned head lamps/front&rear door/tailgate door/hood. You can hear gas in tank moving around
Transmission - car does not move forward or backwards.it just stopped suddenly.
While driving at 65 miles an hour on a four lane state highway, my 1995 ford taurus 3.0 liter gl model 4 door sedan suddenly dropped into a lower gear causing the vehicle to act as if it had hit a rock wall.whereas i had both hands on the steering wheel and an immediate look in the rear view mirror revealing no other vehicle behind us it only frightened me. My wife though who was seat belted in the front passenger seat was violently thrown forward causing tremendous stress on her lower back. After a visit to the local hospital an mri showed a ruptured lower lumbar disc that has since caused her left leg to become permanently paralyzed. After researching this phenomena with local mechanics and using the internet i have found that the ford motor company has been aware of this problem for over a decade and continued to use this same transmission in several other models. When i contacted ford's customer service center i was told there was nothing they could do about the problem because there was never a recall for this transmission. Any light you may be able to shed on this blatant disregard for of the motoring public would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, james j. Mullen.
Transmission ceases to function without any warning (sound, performance change, etc.).in this incident, the transmission failed at a busy junction of the edens and the kennedy expressways in chicago causing the car to lose power unexpectedly.fortunately the driver was able to get onto the left hand shoulder and with the help of the illinois department of transportation truck (idot) to get off the expressway without injury or other damage to the vehicle.however, the situation was extremely dangerous as this occurred at a bend in the road where passing traffic tends to come onto the shoulder.in addition traffic was both very heavy and very fast moving.this is the second time this transmission failed without warning.the first transmission failed in june 1998 at 48360 miles and was replaced by ford under extended warranty.car has had complete service since new including all recommended oil changes and adjustments. Car is used for residential purposes (errands & trips), has never been in an accident, and has been operated in accordance with ford's usage guidelines (load weight, etc.).it has had no unusual or heavy stress usage.
Transmission failure. Dealer indicatedvehicle was not under warranty. The transmission was slipping at high speed.the aluminium piston was defective.the vehicle was not engagingin drive and was hesitating.
Intermittent neutral conditionafter driving and coming to a stop. Car hesitates then tires squelwhen transmission engages automatically.
My 1995 ford taurus gl has went through 3 transmissions in the past 6 years. This time the transmission can not be rebuilt. I am tired of spending money to keep this car running when the only piece that keeps going out is the dreaded ax4n transmission used in this vehicle. Is there not another transmission that will work in this car?
When trying to change gears and entering on and off highways, transmission does not respond.dealer was contacted and statedthey could not find the cause of the problem. *ml
Speedodometer does not register correct speedwhenvehicle is driven beyond 40 mph. Speedodomter becomes erratic.the consumer had transmission repaired, radiator and motor mounts replaced.
Transmission began slipping nd buzzing.it has failed
Whenever vehicle came to a stop postion, a grinding sound would be heard, and the vehicle would jerk forward. Vehicle being inspected by an independent repair shop. Seeking any information on this problem from nhtsa.
Automatic transmission was slipping and jerking when accelerating from corners/stops. Also, the speedometer was jumping at speeds of 55-65 mph.
When applying brakes car will shift from drive to neutral. Consumer has to stop, and put in park, then back in drive,. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it does not.consumer feels this is unsafe becauseconsumer doesn't know when it's going to happen.the transmission failed prematurely.
Vehicle rolled down hill into power pole while transmission lever was in park and the emergency brake was engaged. *ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**763501
While driving and trying to switch gears car would not go into gear. Car onlyhas 50,000 miles on it .this problem was fixed at cost to owner.
Nearly every part oftransmission was worn out due to pump not supplying fluid as required.car only has 35,000 miles on it & has been driven by my mother who is now 88 yrs. Old.car always service per manual.service man states this was a defective transmission from factory.*la
Automatic transmission left car in park, came back out vehicle had rolled away, returned to vehicle still in park.tt
While drivingvehicle shifts out of gear .the dealer has repaired the vehicle four times for this problem.
Would be pulling into traffic & would have no gears. Could not shift vehicle. Called dealer & told vehicle had cracked pistons & was asked to bring in vehicle. This cause vehicle not to shift properly.
Tthere is something wrong with the transmission... We drive very carefully and follow all mfg maintance..the tran.just gets stuck and gears down or all of a sudden it accceratesmy husband has has been driving in d2to see if that helps.....transmission work is very expenxive....i called fords to see if tthey had a reacall and was told no....this condition is very scary........... Thank youo wa it dgets stu.....
This car has been taken care of exceptionaly,there is no reason for a transmission to go or speedometer.iam a proffesional driver by trade.this dealership was extremely rude.no satisfaction from anyone to date .please help. I also own 2001 taurus and 1989 f-150 not bought at that dealership.the speedometer bounce's around 0-80+ all the time,the trany went in an intersection as my wife went to pull out the engine stalled the wires meltedand ruined transmission $1500.00 +
Automatic transmission/torque converter malfunctioned.
Whenever vehicle is warm or hot it bucks or jerks. Have taken to repair shop & the transmission was replaced. Also,front end made clicking sounds.rear brakes made hissing noises & then whenever applied, would make clunking noises. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Transmission replaced due to erratic shifting/failure.*aw
The failure of this part will not allow the car to be removed from "park" even though the brake is depressed. My mechanic has the part on order with ford for 5 weeks (no del'y date). We also have searched every junkyard with no success and yet ford says the part is not a problem.
The transmission failed as i was getting on to the highyway.it got stuck in first gear and had to be towed.called many shops to get quotes on replacing the transmission, all complaining about taurus' between the years of 92 & 95 having the same problem.ford dealership said the problem was mechanical and not the fault of the owner.contacted ford co. To see if they would repair it and they denied my claim twice.if so many of these cars have the same trans. Problem shouldn't they be recalled?i think ford should be responsible for defective trans. They manufactured and distributed.
The vehicle will not shift properly. Would stay in low gear. Would jerk when accelerator wasapplied. Took to dealer to have it checked.consumerwas informed the transmission needed to be replaced with a rebuilt transmission.
Tranmission: grinding noise heard at start-up. Vehicle lurched when placed in reverse. When stopped at intersection, vehicle lurched forward and would not move in drive. Vehicle would operate when placed in neutral. When vehicle was placed in park, it would no longer operate in any gear. Speedometer: speedometer bounces, makes noise and the needle pegs at 85 mph when car hits bump in road or goes above 55 mph. Speedometer has been replaced once previously.
When consumer tried to start vehicle in the morning, vehicle started. But when she moved the transmission pawl from park to drive, the vehicle did not move. Was taken to dealer , where they told consumer thatproblem was transmission failure.
While driving at any speed,without prior warning, when pressing on the gas the vehicle isn't catching any power or gas right away, causing the motor to spin and jump into gear.
With my 1 family car in for repair. Ford should loan me a car wife&chids&no car. No safety defect listed in the summary.
This reported defect is the 2nd one for this vehicle, and it will be in the shop again on 2/6/01.the transmission slips through gears, doesn't stop the vehicle in park, and jumps over gears.moving the shift lever from park to reverse can put the vehicle in nuetral, or park to drive can put the car into 2nd gear.the vehicle does not start in park, as it is not registering that the vehicle is in park.it can not be started in neutral all the time either, as the gear shift sometimes jumps right past neutral.to ensure the vehicle stays stopped when parked, i've had to engage the emergency brake for safety.i can no longer safely go to the drive through car wash, as the car has jumped the "rail"from neutral to drive, and stopped the whole car wash line.
Vehicle rolls backward/warward when transmission is in park gear.
Transmission doesot engage intermittently.
Transmission failed 3 times in the last 3 years.needed to be rebuilt every time.65000 miles 4/200188000 miles 11/2002103000 miles 3/2004.
Transmission seal failed ...this is the second transmission in the car installed by ford.the first transmission was replaced by ford under warranty for the same reason.this transmission only has 20,000 miles.we were told by a local mechanic that helped us as we were stranded that this is quite common for the taurus.
Vehicle would not start. Towed to dealer and replacedeec wires, and pcm relay module.please provide any further information.
Most recently, car caught fire while i was driving due to the leakage of transmission fluid.the car was replaced with a new engine when it needed its 2nd head gasket replacement.now it needs a transmission replacement.the car has barely 50000 miles on it in 5 years--it is outrageous that it is in such need of repair work.i will be forwarding complete documentation of what my car has gone through.the car was at the dealer getting repaired what was damaged by the fire but i am having a transmission specilaist repair the transmission since the dealer quoted $1300 higher to repair.
Vehicle was in for a recall service at al piemonte, and transmission leakage occurred afterrecall repairs were completed.
The vehicle started overheating.head gasket was leaking anti-freeze. Took to dealer & mechanic noticed an oil leak. The transmission oil was leaking, but location could not be found.
I have had head gasket problems,brake problems(rear calipers),rotors,transmission fluid leakage,radiator leakage,engine cooling system,a/c pump failure
Transmissionmakes noise when downshifting. *sd
While putting vehicle in the park position, the vehicle is still in reverse or the vehicle will reverse unexpectedly which may cause a crash or injuries.please provide further information and vin#.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle suddenly decelerated.driver noticed that the gear shift somehow popped into neutral without touching it.
Vehicle keeps overheating. Dealer contacted, but problem still exists.the consumer stated that the vehicle went into reverse on its own when it was parked.
No torque converter clutch engagement in cold weather.
The transmission was leaking fluid. Had the seals changed twice. Transmission still leaked. Took to mechanic & was informed torque convertor needed replacing. Had problem shifting. Now informed transmission needs to be replaced.
Automatic transmission/torque converter malfunctioned.
Vehicle experienced no drive power after coming to a stop, until the gas pedal was depressed fully.this causes the transaxle to jerk into gear which is dangerous in traffic as this normally occurs at stop lights.
Noise heard when backing up due to failure of therear transaxle.
Transaxle failure.
Several transaxle component repairs.
Trans axle erratic shifting problem developed on my 1995 taurus wagon.intermittent problem with vehicle not upshifting on cold engine but will shift hard on warm engine.alsointermittent down shift while driving on downgrade and will down shift hard when coming to a stop.speedometer failed at moment this problem started.dealer replace small gear on end of speedometer cable and thought problem was also tied to a worn gear on end of cable in transmission.this repair would require a complete teardown of the transmission.have driven car for approximately one month since repair of speedometer. Shifting problem is intermittent with no particular pattern.strongly suspect problem also involves the electronic control in the car computer.read many similiar complaints on your website and find it amazing that ford has not dealt with this problem in a responsible manner since it was identified several years ago.i have owned many ford products and usually have many trouble free years.my last taurus gave us 119k mile with little trouble.
Trasaxle seal failed and leaked onto exhaust system, causing smoke.
Clutch slips continuously.
Both cluch and electrical problems were repaired at pulliam ford located on two notch road in columbia, south carolina. Last repair vehicle shut down and was advised that a new engine was needed.
Clutch piston does not set correctly causing the car to lose gear and not reengaging till the accelerator has been pushed,i have found many other people are having the same problem with the transmisson on the 3.8 litre engines in the taurus and sable
Engine mounts broke, resulting in engine movement. Also, noticedair conditioner /clutch damaged due to the broken mounts. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer has not replaced parts.after vehicle repaired, the transmission began to pop out of gear, owner got rid of car.*ml
Clutch piston does not set correctly causing the car to lose gear and not reengaging till the accelerator has been pushed,i have found many other people are having the same problem with the transmisson on the 3.8 litre engines in the taurus and sable
Piston in the foward clutch plate has gone bad, causing the vehicle not to go into the drive gear. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and no warning the transmission failed and started to smoke making a loud noise. Dealer has replace. Ts
Recall on transmission problem ,found out from someone else notice , never recevied one .
I bought the car about a year and half ago and right off was having problems with the transmission. Very disappionted because i love my fords i checked the fluilds and kept it up had the gasket replaced. And it still jerks into gear but its an automatic ! what concerns me now my i had my rotars and brakes replaced and mycar is still eating up tires too and bouncing all over the road!!
Speedometer began to give intermittent, creating an erratic reading
Consumer states vehicle was very hard to shift out of park.(lawyer on behalf of client)
The consumer has received 3 recall, 98s36 for subframe rear plate nut replacement, and two others 01s30 and 01m09 related to the engine cooling system, the transmission failed and the engine overheats which is probably directly related to the recall, the consumer is unable to take the vehicle to be repaired since it is inoperative and the closest dealer is an hour and a half away, the vehicle has been sitting unused for about a year..*scc
Transmission failure.
Transmission appears to shift into netural when after coming to a stopthen shifts into forward gear and jumps forward rapidly(thismay be because i'm pressing on the gas assuming it is in a forward gear.this has several times to me.i have talked to another person where i work, and he had to have his transmission replaced(about $2300).
Consumer was traveling about 65mph onhighway and without prior warning stopped abruptly and transmission went into into a neutral mode. Dealership wasaware ofproblem.
Vehicle was brought in for service again because the vehicle would barely move when accelerating into lower gears.the transmission was over hauled, flushed and the converter checked.a rear planet support kit and over haul kit was installed.consumer was also informed that a ring gear was hitting the gear box and could cause problems later.(consumer no longer ownes vehicle) *jg
Transmission disengages/slips when vehicle comes to a stop, like when trying to merge into traffic.transmission jumps into gear abruptly after excellerator pedal is pressed hard.this failure caused a traffic accident and injury with this owner when trying to merge onto a highway.this complaint is being repeated over and over on this web site.how many people must be injured before action is taken?
Consumer states car caught fire while driving, due to a leakeage in the front seal of transmission,replacement of transmission is needed.
The vehicle has had two faulty transmission replaced (nov 17, 1999 at 45154 and aug 7, 2000 at 52402).nlm
Transmission failed causing it to stall and jerk.
Consumer states vehicle was very hard to shift out of park.(lawyer on behalf of client)
Transmission and transfer case failed.*et
12/18/96:the taraus i was driving was hit in the side by another car.i was thrown into my shoulder harness, which functions more as a "neck noose".within 24 hours, i had swelling, burning, pain in my neck and shoulder where i had come into contact with the shoulder harness.when my injury was able to be diagnosed, which took two years (2), before the "blood flow" changed enough to be diagnosed on a 3-phase bone scan at mayo clinic, i learned i had reflex sympathetic dystrophy, also known as complex regional pain syndrome.(rsd & crps).both are known to be the highest on the mcgill pain index for "types of pain", at level 42.cancer is 28, and no pain is 0. When i learned that i had rsd and that it began at my neck injury, i contacted ford's legal department, to ask that they change my seat belt to the new design they implemented in 1996 models(rsd only goes into remission, when treatable.ford didn't "refuse" to change my seat belt, but merely "ignored me".i spoke with and faxed chris in their legal department.i asked the vp of ford, mr. Sheele, on 7/11/03 to make the same repair, when i told him of the major problems with service, quality, and repair from ford.i have heard from customer service, but with no action, however i have never heard from mr. Scheele's office, regarding my seat belt problem. Ford knew of a problem with "where" the seat belts crossed necks, which is why they changed the design in 1996! i wish i'd known about this before my accident, so that i could have bought a saver european car.now, i have a high level of pain for life, called rsd, which travels.my life has been on "hold" since 12/18/96 and i cannot "plan" anything.i must carry my "medical records" with me anywhere i go, becuase of the nature of my treatment, and the drugs involved.www.rsdsa.org to "see" what i looked like, and how i hurt.1988-1995 seat belts are of the same defective design.
On 12/08/1998 my father was involved in an accident which resulted in the loss of his life.he was hit on the diver side of the vehicle by a semi-truck at approximately 40mph. The police indicated in there report that when they arrived on the scene that my dad was not wearing his seat belt.my dad always wore his seat belt he would not even let someone ride with him without them wareing their seat belt.looking at the wreakage i notice that the arm rest was down and that the seat belt latch was under the arm rest.my question:has it been tested and/or is it possible for the belt to become disconnected during a side impact crash?
While driving about 35 mphcar was involved in a collisionwhere the airbags did not deploy , seat belts were worn. Manufacturer contacted.
Middle seat belt hook is clinching to the passenger in themiddle seat.
Driver's and passenger's seat belts will not latch, causing driver and passenger not to be safe.dealer was contacted.please provide more information.
Front passenger's seat belt latch plate has come off the belt which has caused the seat belt to become inoperable.please give any further details.
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 40mph, 12:00 on front bumper, front passenger's shoulder belt failed to retract child while in css impact with dash.
Driver's side front seat belt retractor failed.
Vehicle was involved in a collision in which neither air bags deployed, and the seat belt did not restrain the driver, causing the driver to hit the windshield and knock her out.
Lost control of vehicle,impact 12:00 position, speed 35mph, driver's side lap/shoulder belt would not retract, causing injuries.
Driver's side shoulder belt is coming across the consumer's throat.a belt extender has helped somewhat.
Drivers side seat, track and anchors, faulty when driving vechileseat moves.
Design of headrest inadequate for tall drivers. *sd
When the vehicle was rear-ended both front seatbacks broke an reclined. Please describe.
Brake lines at the front driver side wall from the abs pump rusted through during vehicle operation causing loss of fluid and ability to safely stop the vehicle.
Immediately after purchase the vehicle started to vibrate, pulling to the right, the tires had been switched, the speedometer was inoperable and the brakes were very noisy.consumer continued to operate the vehicle until the vehicle wasn't able to go from park to drive.the vehicle has been in for repair several times and the driving condition is still insufficient.*jg
While driving would step onbrakes pedal and brakes would not activate,resulting inextended stopping distance. Please provide more information.
Brake light flashes ondashboard.when applying brakes there is a knocking noise. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
While driving would step on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, but brakes will not activate on time. Dealer was contacted.please provide more information.
Upon applying the abs brakes when coming to a stop, the vehicle brakes lock up.
Was trying to get on highway; took foot off gas pedal to slow down, vehicle kept accelerating.applied the brakes, but still accelerated. Cruise controlwas not engaged. Had to force vehicle into park after guiding to side of road to stop. Took to dealer & everything was was replaced, but problem still exists.
When applying the brakes the car will not stop. The car is equipped with abs. Please describe.
While driving 45 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated, gas pedal just fell to floor.consumer applied brakes, no reaction, engine kept going. At 90 mph consumer pulled key out of ignition to stop vehicle. Vehicle at dealer, who could not find cause.consumer afraid to drive vehicle.
Consumer was driving, approaching a traffic light with foot on brake, depressed brakes about 1/2 block from light when realized that car was not stopping. Pushed the brakes to the floor and they locked up. Hit vehicle in front and driver'sair bag failed to deploy.
Head gaskets blewout while driving. Also, vehicle started smoking with coolant and oil coming from underneath vehicle.contacted dealer, and had to replace engine. The motor mount cracked and ruined the a/c.intake was leaking coolant.radiator was replaced.the engine light comes on intermittantly due to sensor failure.brakes make noise.
Vehicle's abs braking system failed intermittently,causingextended stopping distance. Consumer stted when driving brake would go within 2 to 3 inches of the floorboard when applied, this continued throughout the day, the next it returned to normal, consumer took vehicle to dealership but they could not duplicate the problem.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and the brakes will grab and make noise like grinding metal to metal technician said that brakes needed a master cylinder,andcalipers needed to be drilled. Consumer states the problem was detected before purchasing vehicle and dealership made a promise to fix all problems if consumer purchased the vehicle.
Attempted to stop vehicle at an exit into an intersection and brakes failed. Vehicle lost control and went into intersection, but there were no other vehicles there. Put vehicle in reverse to stop it.
While driving car in high speed lane in az, came upon another car, left front wheel of other car started swaying, ford driver hit brakes (abs), they locked up, front of taurus hit rear of other car at 65 mph, driver's air bags did not deploy on impact. *a
1.radiator - failed due to design defect in plastic to aluminum core joint, causing loss of coolant, replacement failed within one day.replacement for that one lasted only about 20,000 additional miles, so a total of three identical radiator failures with loss of coolant in about 25,000 miles on the same car.same problem on son's 1995 taurus sedan with same engine.original radiator failed, replacement failed within 1,000 miles of installation.this experience seems to indicate a fundamental design defect in the taurus radiator.2.brake failure.defect in design of rear calipers used with abs system on the taurus results in rainwater intrusion causing rusting of caliper pins that then impedes proper retraction of the brake pads.excessive pad wear results in metal to metal contact between the caliper piston and the pad backing plate with greatly reduced braking efficiency.
While driving about any mph could step onbrakes pedal to stop vehicle, but it will not stop.please provide more information.
Abs brakes failure.tt
Anti lock brakes lock up in emergency stopping causing vehicle to pull.
Brakes stopped working properly and started making a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to mechanic, they adjustedbrakes, and replaced pads.this problem occurredevery six months.
Abs brakes overheat and fade badly.
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes the whole front end vibrates and shudders. This happens on any road condtions, under any type of braking situation. Also,brake pads, shoes and rotors were replaced in 1997 with 9,920 miles. 3,000 miles later the problem with the brakes reoccurred. The brake pads have since been replaced 2 more times, each time for defective warped pads.*ml
Taking exit in left lane, vehicle going down ramp, brakes (abs) failed to stop, went into intersection, hit 2 other parked vehicles, air bags deployed. Consumer states possible acceleration jam or cruis control, vehicle picked up speed and would not slow down and hit a road side concrete block and two parjed cars consumer suffered injuries.
Abs brakes overheat and fade badly. Dealer also replaced front brake calipers/pads/rotors.problem still exists.
Abs completely stopped working. On wet pavement, the car now has great difficulty stopping... Much worse than a car not equipped with an abs system.
- the contact called regarding the1995 ford taurus.the contact stated that the front steering was pulling to the right.the steering wheel also vibrated.the vehicle was diagnosed as needing a realignment.the contact stated that the vehicle did not need an alignment before he took the vehicleto dealer for maintenance.the contact stated that the brakes and the bushings were replaced. The current and failure mileage were both 41,658 miles.
Whenever vehicle is warm or hot it bucks or jerks. Have taken to repair shop & the transmission was replaced. Also,front end made clicking sounds.rear brakes made hissing noises & then whenever applied, would make clunking noises. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Abs no longerworking due to corrosion in sealed computer module.
When applying brakes vehicle traveled an additional couple of feet before coming to a complete stop. Vehicle did not come to an immediate stop. This could cause a crash.brakes were looked at by a mechanic. But, mechanic could not find a problem with the brakes. Please provide any further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving at approx. 40mph, during panic stop, experienced abs failure when brakes locked up on dry pavement, resulting in rearending vehicle when stopping short.
Had applied brakes after going 35mph, when engine revved up & suddenly accelerated. Pressed brakes harder & vehicle stopped.when brake pedal was released, vehicle would jump either backward or forward about3-5 fet. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced iac motor/t-body/throttle cable/pump relay & some other parts.
Abs system and the brakes are working intermittently.vehicle was towed in and dealer decided there was no problem. Greased the rear calipers and adjusted brakes. No problem now.*ajk
While traveling 50 mph and when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance.
Abs lights come on/off.
Abs, failure of the abs systems, and computer sensor failure, pedal went to the floor, to stop vehicle use the emergency brake to stop vehicle.tt
When driving at 20-30 mph and upon attempting to make a graudal stop,vehicle continued to move forward, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer contacteddealer, dealer stated that metallic brake line rusted out, causing poor brake performance.please provide any further details.
Anti-lock braking system goes out, mostly in the winter and when the roads are wet.please describe details.
While driving vehicle suddenly acclerated to 90 mph in seconds.driver applied the brakes and they wereinoperative. Had to use the emergency parking brake in order to stopvehicle.dealer said it might be the passing gear or a vaccum hose which may have been clogged.please provide further information and vin#.
This afternoon i was in my 1995 ford taurus wagon in heavy highway traffic when the accelerator locked and the the car sped down the highway at dangerous speeds.after determining that the brakes would not slow the car i was able to safely pull the car to the side of the road after switching into neutral. This is the second time this has occurred in the past 12 months. Last november when this happened the first time the repair shop determined that the problem was with the cruise control however they could not recreate the problem.
Brakes failed, causing accident. *dh
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and there was no brake pressure.this occurred with no warning.the transmission was put into low gear and the engine was turned off.the vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the proportioning valve failed causing a rupture in the brake line and loss of brake fluid.the valve and brake line are being replaced.
When appyling the brakes the steering wheel pulls to the right, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
Many repairs made to brake system, however they still failed, causing vehicle collision.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause an accident.cause unknown.please provide further information and vin#.
Brake system experiences intermittent failure. Mjs
Power steering locked up. Brakes make a noise like grinding metal against metal.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is a grinding/squeaking noise coming from the brakes.
Rear brakes failed.
Brakes failed. Mjs
Upon encountering oncoming trafficapplied the brakesand pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance.please give any further details.
Misaligned head lamps/front&rear door/tailgate door/hood. You can hear gas in tank moving around
Anti-lock braking system goes out, mostly in the winter and when the roads are wet.please describe details.
Brake rotors warped several times, brakes replaced five times.mjs
Antilock brakes locked up, causing accident.
Brakes failed.
While driving and coming to a red light andwhenapplyingthe brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.
Head gaskets blewout while driving. Also, vehicle started smoking with coolant and oil coming from underneath vehicle.contacted dealer, and had to replace engine. The motor mount cracked and ruined the a/c.intake was leaking coolant.radiator was replaced.the engine light comes on intermittantly due to sensor failure.brakes make noise.
When driivng at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are going half way to the floorboard.also, motor mounts went out/ air conditioning unit failed, and was blowing hot air, and transmission had to be replaced due tovehicle stalling, cutting off and shifting hard.vehicle has been into the shop for repair service three times and, the dealer can't determine the causes of the problem.
Vehicle stalls out while driving losing all power equipment including brakes. Tt
Misaligned head lamps/front&rear door/tailgate door/hood. You can hear gas in tank moving around
In order to stop vehiclebrake has to be pressed to the floor.it feels likevehicle is going to take off.please provide any further information.
Brake failure caused consumer to have an accident.tt
Brake clip failed prior to recall, causing accident/injury.
While driving and applying the brakespedal goes all the way to the floor, and the brakes begin to shake violently.dealer was contacted, and stated that thiswas a very common problem.
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes the whole front end vibrates and shudders. This happens on any road condtions, under any type of braking situation. Also,brake pads, shoes and rotors were replaced in 1997 with 9,920 miles. 3,000 miles later the problem with the brakes reoccurred. The brake pads have since been replaced 2 more times, each time for defective warped pads.*ml
1.radiator - failed due to design defect in plastic to aluminum core joint, causing loss of coolant, replacement failed within one day.replacement for that one lasted only about 20,000 additional miles, so a total of three identical radiator failures with loss of coolant in about 25,000 miles on the same car.same problem on son's 1995 taurus sedan with same engine.original radiator failed, replacement failed within 1,000 miles of installation.this experience seems to indicate a fundamental design defect in the taurus radiator.2.brake failure.defect in design of rear calipers used with abs system on the taurus results in rainwater intrusion causing rusting of caliper pins that then impedes proper retraction of the brake pads.excessive pad wear results in metal to metal contact between the caliper piston and the pad backing plate with greatly reduced braking efficiency.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and the brakes will grab and make noise like grinding metal to metal technician said that brakes needed a master cylinder,andcalipers needed to be drilled. Consumer states the problem was detected before purchasing vehicle and dealership made a promise to fix all problems if consumer purchased the vehicle.
Steering wheel shakes when applying the brakes. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
Abs brakes overheat and fade badly. Dealer also replaced front brake calipers/pads/rotors.problem still exists.
The disc brakes failed and caused an accident. Please describe.tt
I have had head gasket problems,brake problems(rear calipers),rotors,transmission fluid leakage,radiator leakage,engine cooling system,a/c pump failure
Engine motor mounts failed.also front engine main seal leaking/egr valve failed/ right rear disc brake caliper locked up, causing brake pads to wear excessively, and engine check light came on/of.
Right rear disk brake caliper locked up on rotor causing break pads to wear to the point of metal to metal contact with the rotor.*et
A grinding noise coming fromrear wheels due to worn out brake pads.dealership is aware ofproblem.
Brakes stopped working properly and started making a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to mechanic, they adjustedbrakes, and replaced pads.this problem occurredevery six months.
Right rear disk brake caliper locked up on rotor causing break pads to wear to the point of metal to metal contact with the rotor.*et
Right front coil spring broke while parked and punctured tire. Dealer notified and made repairs. Prior to this, the rear spring broke and both rear springs were replaced.consumer was informed that the front rotor was defective and that it had holes in it.
While driving 55 mph driver applied brake and pedal went to the floor. Driver was able to pull over by usingthe emergency brakes.consumer had vehicletowed to the dealer for analysis, andmechanic noticed that the brake line wire broke. Also,rotorsneeded to be replaced.
Brake rotors warped several times, brakes replaced five times.mjs
Brake rotors out of round.
Noisy rear brakes.
New brake lines have been installed (5) times because of clogging. The system has abs. Dealer does not know what is causing the problem.
While driving 55 mph driver applied brake and pedal went to the floor. Driver was able to pull over by usingthe emergency brakes.consumer had vehicletowed to the dealer for analysis, andmechanic noticed that the brake line wire broke. Also,rotorsneeded to be replaced.
When driving at 20-30 mph and upon attempting to make a graudal stop,vehicle continued to move forward, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer contacteddealer, dealer stated that metallic brake line rusted out, causing poor brake performance.please provide any further details.
Consumer states that the brake lines wore against the fire wall making a hole in the lines,resulting in lost of brake fuel.causing brakes not to hold when applied. Mr
Consumer applied brakes at 40 mph, brake pedal went to the floor.consumer was able to stop vehicle after pumping brakes. Mechanic determined that brake lines were deteriorating and leaking brake fluid. Two months after brake line repairs, consumer noticed leak again.
Consumer stated before buyingvehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buyingvehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road,also security system needed to be reset.
Vehicle is leaking brake fluid on the ground andwheels. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and the brakes will grab and make noise like grinding metal to metal technician said that brakes needed a master cylinder,andcalipers needed to be drilled. Consumer states the problem was detected before purchasing vehicle and dealership made a promise to fix all problems if consumer purchased the vehicle.
Master cylinder failed.nlm
Design of brake pedal is lower than the gas pedal, causing driver to depress both pedals simultaneously. *sd
The brake pedal goes below the accelerator and this causes you to depress the brake pedal and the accelerator at the same time which causes an engine surge. Pl
When driving went to apply the brake, car was shaking when going over 20 mph and made right or left turns, also the power steering cut off .
Engine stalled & power brakes and steering shut down at 75 miles per hour. Occurred on interstate 40, half way between needles & barstow.outside temperature was approximately 103 degrees.lucky to gain access to right shoulder of highway before being rear ended by other traffic.
The fuel pump failed at speed, causing a loss of power steering and power brakes. Driver was forced to maneuver off of i-70 with a dead engine and without power steering or brakes. The sudden loss of power and control nearly caused an accident.
I was driving along when all of a sudden a big bang car slammed pavement began to swerve. Started smoking off burned rubber tire popped an car was broke down wheel dangling.
Speedometer/odometer malfunctioned/replaced (39,000 miles)but now vehicle is tmu-true mileage unknown-any recourse?dashboard vibrates intensely at 70-75mph. Tires balanced, rotated, replaced. Struts(4) replaced, steering components checked but still vibration. Appears that dash does not have enough support.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was advised that the under carriage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
The original speedometer was replaced (under warranty) at approximately 27,000 miles because it became erratic over 40 mph.erractic means that once i get above 40 mph, the speedometer needle constantly bounces between 35 mph and 85 mph and makes various high-pitched or "growling-type" noises.it vary rarely would steady itself at one rate.eastgate ford replaced the speedometer with the first problem.with the replacement speedometer, i experienced the same erratic behavior after only 10,000 - 15,000 miles.i have not replaced it because i was provided a quote of $450 to replace the unit.when searching the web and the technical service bulletins for this problem, it states that there may not have been enough lubricant placed in the speedometer cable during manufacture.the only way to "repair" this problem is to replace the unit.obviously this is a manufacturing defect.i firmly believe this is a safety issue as i have no idea what speed i am traveling on city roads or highways once i get above 40 mph.i have to drive at approximately the same rate of speed as the other vehicles around me and hope that they are driving at/around the speed limit.i am also concerned that i am wearing out the plastic needle and any associated bearings because of the noises that are generated.if the bearings wear out, i will not be able to tell my rate of speed at any time, including school zones! an interesting note is that my step-mother has a 1993 ford escort with the same problem.my husband's co-worker also has a ford vehicle with the exact same speedometer problems.is there any way to get ford to recall these speedometers?this is my third ford vehicle and will now be my last because this is so annoying.please advise if there is anything i can do to assist you any further.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning there is a loud noise coming from the steering wheel causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified.mrscc
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.while accelerating, the contact stated that the steering wheel would abnormally turn at a 45 degree angle.the dealer stated that there was corrosion and a detachment of bolts in the rear corners of the subframe.the manufacturer was notified but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure because the vehicle was not associated with the nhtsa campaign id number: 98v323000 (structure:frame and members) recall.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
I bought this car used last july.in october i noticed that when i took a left hand turn the steering wheel would stick and i would have to pull it to get it straight.i took it to be fixed but they could not find a problem.this problem has been going on since then.three days ago i took my kids out for ice cream and we got into an accident.this time the steering wheel locked completely, i could not move it and we slammed into another car.nobody believed me, it took alot of searching to find out that it was the bushings or something like that.although i bought this car used it has given me nothing but trouble.
While driving speedometer will jump around and you do not know the exact speed you are traveling.
While pulling off from a stop heard two loud pops, and steering wheel suddenly locked up.causeunknown.please provide any furtherinformation.
Between 55-65mph the speedometer became erratically and did not read proper speed.
The original failed at approx. 31,000. The second failed at approx. 37,000. The third atapprox. 41,000, and am now on the fourth speedometer. Needle jumps at speeds above approx. 55mph when hitting bumps.
This past sunday, on june 11, 2017 i was driving home from a graduation party and there was a loud "pow" once i accelerated from a stop.my steering was very stiff (as if i was driving an ancient large truck with no power steering, also my exhaust system at least partially came undun.i was able to get the crippled car to our regular repair shop, who told me that i had a subframe rust-collapse. I had talked to a shadetree mechanic friend, who said that it wasn't an actual subframe collapse, but the next layer up, the engine cradle whose sleeves are no thicker steel than the unibody sheetmetal.one of the sleeves rusted through.supposedly the engine cradle sleeves are removable/or the cradle itself.my mechanic friend and the tow fellow that brought my car back to my home, both said that what happened is quite rare, they never heard of such an incident.the cradle rust through caused my front subframe to partially collapse and the engine is tilted down on the right-front.this disconnected the exhaust and bound-up my rack-and-pinion steering, rendering the car unsafe to drive.this car is not a rust-bucket, no rusty body panel holes, and everything else still works!just the paint and clearcoat are flaking-off.i have looked on the internet and searched local salvage yards, but cannot find a good engine cradle/sleeves.yet, there are scads of good taurus engines cheaply available.why didn't ford offer replacement engine cradle/sleeves?was there no recall?i'd bet i'm not the only person this happened to!!i would like to get this car fixed!i have photos of the subframe fallen after the engine cradle failure. Please send me an e-mail address i can upload them to.i lose this page if i try to upload here (4th time!)
Speedometer was't working, very noisy brakes
While driving the vehicle is very hard to steer, the consumer believes that the power steering is harder than it should be, the rack and pinion has been replaced yet the problem still exist. Nlm
Replaced original speedometer at 44,979 miles, and again at 80,980 miles.speedometer needle would fluctuate and get buried at 90 mph and driver wouldn't know how fast they were going.the original part should never have needed to be replaced, much less twice in only 80,980 miles.contacted ford, they refused to do anything about it, and we had to pay for parts and repairs for both replacements.first replacement of $295, second (2 years later) was $500.same dealer.
Speedometer is unreliable at speeds over 45mph. Started at approx.55,000 miles.
Outer tie rods gone bad at 80,000kmspeedometer jumps at 60,000kmfront power windows gone bad at 90,000kmi only have 96,000km on my 1995 ford taurus se its now 2009.
Steering wheel is hard to turn.it's power steering, and it should not be that hard to turn. Consumer is afraid that vehicle may hit someone.
While driving about any speed vehicle will stall without prior warning.steering wheel will lock up.then, have to wait and restart.
When i drive my car it makes a bad power sterring sound my fluid is not low. Mr
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. While driving 5 to 10 miles per hour there was a loud banging noise and within a few minutes the engine fell on the ground. He was able to continue driving a short distance as the parts began to fall off of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. A mechanic stated that the engine mounts on the rear corner of the sub frame fell off and the repair cost was $617 . He contacted ford and they stated that they wouldn't offer any assistance since the vin was not included in recall 98v323000, structure, frame and members. The failure and current mileages were 138000. Updated 12/30/09. *ljalso, the power steering was inoperative. Updated 12/30/09.
Engine gasket/ power steering, water pump failed.
Engine stalled & power brakes and steering shut down at 75 miles per hour. Occurred on interstate 40, half way between needles & barstow.outside temperature was approximately 103 degrees.lucky to gain access to right shoulder of highway before being rear ended by other traffic.
When driving went to apply the brake, car was shaking when going over 20 mph and made right or left turns, also the power steering cut off .
Power steering locked up. Brakes make a noise like grinding metal against metal.
Consumer stated the power steering failed while driving, however when the vehicle was towed to the dealer, they could find no problem.*scc
The fuel pump failed at speed, causing a loss of power steering and power brakes. Driver was forced to maneuver off of i-70 with a dead engine and without power steering or brakes. The sudden loss of power and control nearly caused an accident.
Power steering seems to feel harder than normal.
The speedometer head has been replaced 4 times. Once under warranty, once on an extended warranty and 2 times at my expense. All four times used ford replacement parts and the 1st 3 repairs used ford mechanics. As the car is less than 5 yrs old and under 89000 miles, it seems extraordinary that it would require replacing the speedometer head every 12 months. This is not normal. The ford dealer and the customer service dept of ford motor company says, thanks for the information.we will replace it if you will pay all costs. I do not feel that this is notmal. The power steering pump is extremely loud. Ford dealer says yes, is loud, works find. They will eplace at my expense and it " will be quiet for a while" that is the nature of a taurus...i do not feel this is accurate or acceptable
Consumer called complaining about having problems with power steering leaking. Also stated that has contacted and stated that there was a recall on the engine. Engine was replaced and that is when started having problems with the power steering leaking of the vehicle. Dealer wont fixed the problem unless the consumer pays for the work. The vehicle has had three different engines on the vehicle. Ts
While driving at 70 mph on a busy interstate vehicle stalled and went out.consumer had to drift to the side of the road because power steering also went out,unti l vehiclecooled off. Consumerthen startedvehicle,went a couple of miles, and the same thing happened again. Consumer feels this problem only happens when it is hot outside. This is a safety hazard becausewhen this happens it could happen anywhere, and may cause an accident.a mechanic adviced that a fuel pump be replaced because it could over heat and shut down in hot weather.the driver did not accept the advice and the fuel pump is doing fine.
Problem with steering was a real issue, after 3 pumps, dlr replaced rack & pump, fixed problem.wiper issue is infrequent, but scary; when in intermittant mode, the wipers sometimes stop wiping until i rotate the 'wiping speed knob'a few times to off & max.also sometimes they will not go down after i shut the wipers off, they will stay in the 'wipers on, but not wiping' position about 3 inches above the normal spot until the car dries out.then, as i am travelling down the road, they will go down fully.
The power steering failed while driving.
Power steering pump failure.
Noise in rear end due to spindle wear.
Steering wheel was making a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced both outer tire rods, andright front sway bar and link.please add vin.
Outer tie rods failed.*et
While driving at any speed, the vehicle would vibrate mostly on the passenger's side. Also, there was a vibration in the steering wheel. Problem due to a loose inner tie rod. The problem will be corrected.
Problem with steering was a real issue, after 3 pumps, dlr replaced rack & pump, fixed problem.wiper issue is infrequent, but scary; when in intermittant mode, the wipers sometimes stop wiping until i rotate the 'wiping speed knob'a few times to off & max.also sometimes they will not go down after i shut the wipers off, they will stay in the 'wipers on, but not wiping' position about 3 inches above the normal spot until the car dries out.then, as i am travelling down the road, they will go down fully.
Consumer brought vehicle in for service because of a grinding noise heard in the left wheel when turning at a low speed.the cause was determined to be the rack sticking and the strut bearings noisy.the rack and pinion, the left and right assist valve and the front strut bearing were replaced.the noise is not as loud but continues.(consumer no longer ownes vehicle).(*jg
Engine and transmission mounts failed.*et
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).1995 ford taurus,fan motor froze, ford said they will only replace circuit breaker but not the fan which is now froze up again due to mileage (142,000). I've replaced motor no less than three times since 1997 before finding out about recall.also i've replaced a rear motor mount two to four times since 1997. A recall on this vehicle bought or built in certain other states have recalls on what sounds to be this same problem causes engine and transmission to fall causing accident. Ford will not fix. Could i get help from you in order to get ford to repair their defective products.[xxx]
The speedometer failed.the dealer told the consumer to call ford regional.the speedometer was erratic.*scc
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.while accelerating, the contact stated that the steering wheel would abnormally turn at a 45 degree angle.the dealer stated that there was corrosion and a detachment of bolts in the rear corners of the subframe.the manufacturer was notified but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure because the vehicle was not associated with the nhtsa campaign id number: 98v323000 (structure:frame and members) recall.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that the front subframe mounted bolts fractured when driving over an unleveled road. In addition, the contact stated that the subframe, the front mount bolts, the reinforcement plates, and the engine cradle fractured causing the vehicle to be unable to be driven. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 98v323000 (structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 239,000.
Left rear bumper cover sticks out. *sd
Rear bumper becomes disengaged when put through car wash due to the design of the plastic rollers. *sd
Power locks make it impossible to open door if switch is held down.very dangerous situation in event of crash and unconsous or trapped person is on lock, or ni the event of short circut switch failure.only option would be to break window.common sense safety design : door handle should always override door lock
Blind spot due to design of window and door frame.
Doors failed. *sd
Doors failed. *sd
Left rear door misaligned. *sd
Upon impact, right front passenger door opened; occupant ejected from vehicle; vehicle broadsided by another vehicle; totaled.tt
Driver/passenger's side doors can be opened by pulling on the handle although in locked position.
Consumer stated the door panels and molding strip on all 4 doors of vehicle are coming off, this is the second reoccurrence, and the dealer has been notified. The problem is causing the doors not to shut properly. .also there was water coming out of the exhaust, which caused the muffler to rust.*jg
Doors do not stay in open position. *sd
Speedometer head has failed again, original head failed under warranty and was replaced by ford, the replacement head has now failed leaving me with no idea what speed i am traveling at...ford is quoting a price of five hundred dollars plus for repairing this item again...my thoughts are that both the original part and the replacement part were defective..they both failed at about the same mileage. It is unconscionable for them to expect an owner to pay for this repair when it appears that they are supplying defective parts!
Door gaskets failed.
When opening front doors the retainer fails to keep the door open causing it to spring back and strike consumers legs.nlm
Consumerhad found cracks onhatchback hydraulic cylinder which had had causeddoor to misalign, and could be disattached fromvehicle.
Hood slopes, causing difficulty seeing.
Right side of the hood misaligned. *sd
1995 taurus was recalled for the subframe mount, 98s36.recall work done june 24, 1999.subframe mount failed due to rust on december 15, 2004.car parked and is not safe to drive.contacted local ford dealer on january 3, 2005 and have heard nothing.
Consumer not notified of subframe mount recall. (98v-323)
Driving vehicle normal, making right hand turn, heard loud thumb which vibrated threw floor boards. Continued driving until a suitable place was found to pull the vehicle over (work aprox .75 miles from incident). Called family member to look at vehicle. Damage noticed: rear right side (passenger side) subframe/engine cradle had rusted to the point the securing elements had disintegrated and allowed the subframe/cradle to drop down. This resulted in a vehicle which is unsafe to drive and the steering wheel alignment to be out of adjustment by est. 10 degrees right.several searches on the net indicate like problems with same vehicle model and year nhtsa campaign id: 98v323000, however ford customer hotline claims this vehicle was not included although the model and year are identical.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.while making a turn, a bolt detached from the subframe.as a result, steering became difficult and affected the contact's control of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to the ford dealer, but it has not yet been repaired.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000 (structure: frame and members).the speed and failure mileage were unknown.
The motor mounts cracked, which caused the engine to pull out of the transmission.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle.suddenly, the steering wheel locked up without warning.the day before the failure occurred, the driver heard a loud clunking noise outside of the vehicle.roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to his residence.the driver inspected the vehicle and stated that the rear subframe mount attachments failed.the vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired.the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members), although the failures were identical.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Recall 98v323000/ manufacturer'srecall 98s36/ rear subframe.dealer cannot repair recall until december, 2000.
What happenedto recall 98v323000 concerning subframe corrosion.
Dt: contact states the left front sub frame bolt broke in half, leaving the sub frame down about four inches.the service dealer said it would be very difficult and time consuming to repair the vehicle.a recall issued on the rear sub frame bolt.
I have a 1995 ford taurus ,last yearthe rear coil spring broke while driving and made the carseem like it hit something . I did not lose control but it did make the ccar swerve . This was either through my action or the action of the coil spring breaking. About 2 weeks ago i was driving and the drivers front coil spring broke , this made the car suddendly pull to the left . I tell myself i was lucky i was not travelling at a higher speed.i did nothave an accidentbut it pulled the car enough i went into the opposite lane. Being this was the second coil spring that failed i looked at the other 2 and discovered that the right front coil spring was broken also . It was broken near the top on the last spirial and did not make the car drop down much . So i guess there could be many cars like this where people are not aware the spring is even broken. Also in november of 2003 i had to have repairs to the the cradle bushing replaced for the rear subframe .this time i just was turning right from a stop sign when it broke and did not lose control but it made the car pull / steer to the right .i was told by the dealer this was a recall on certin vehicles but not on mine .
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. While driving 5 to 10 miles per hour there was a loud banging noise and within a few minutes the engine fell on the ground. He was able to continue driving a short distance as the parts began to fall off of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. A mechanic stated that the engine mounts on the rear corner of the sub frame fell off and the repair cost was $617 . He contacted ford and they stated that they wouldn't offer any assistance since the vin was not included in recall 98v323000, structure, frame and members. The failure and current mileages were 138000. Updated 12/30/09. *ljalso, the power steering was inoperative. Updated 12/30/09.
-the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph the body mounts at the rear corners of the sub frame detached, which caused the sub frame to drop.as a consequence the steering became very difficult, thus affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. He contacted the manufacturer in reference to recall# 98v323000 (structure; frame and members). Upon contact a representative stated that because his vehicle identification number was excluded from the range he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs have been made. The failure and current mileages were 79,331.
Consumer had difficulty with dealership during recall repair of (98v-323).
I took my car into a garage, and they told me the rear corners of cradle mount are rusted so badly, the mechanic could put his finger through the holes. He said it was not safe to drive, especially on the highway. That if i hit a big bump, the rear corners where it was attached could break away and only the front mounts would be holding it. I saw on the nhtsa web site that there was a recall for this exact problem. I called ford, and they said that even though my car make, model and year was listed, my car wasn't included in that recall, but they offered to sell me a new car instead of repairing it.my car is a 1995 ford taurus.
98v323000 this is the recall id i have this car and the rear subframe mount is broke the nut that holds the bolt broke
- the contact stated that he found recall98v323000 forthe 1995 ford taurus on 05/1999. He misplaced this letter years ago.he took the vehicle to a ford dealership, and they stated that they couldn't find the recall for structure: frame & member . He stated that the dealership would not fix this recall for him.the contact took the vehicle sayville ford in sayville, ny, and they informed the contact that they couldn't repair the recall.the contact stated that he called the manufacturer,and they informed the contact that the vehicle is not involved in the recall. The failure mileage was 30,000, and the current mileage was 93,400. The consumer would like ford to honor the recall regardless of the fact the consumer misplaced and found the document at later date. The consumer provided the recall letter. Update 5/4/07
Dt: the contact states there is nhtsarecall nhtsa 98v323000concerning the structure frame and members. This vehicle is experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the vin. The contactrepaired the vehicle at his own expense.there have been no further problems since the repairs.updated 11/16/2005 -
Consumer states vehicle is exhibiting a screeching noise coming from the back wheel area.consumer is aware there is a recall notice (98v323000) possibly related to this condition.
While driving at a low speed, vehicle lost steering control.dealer inspected vehicle and notified consumer that subframe diconnected from vehicle.vehicle was repaired under recall 98v323000, and part was not covered under warranty and recall. Dealer found steering gear cracked.subframe bushings and washers were worn and missing.steering gear and subframe bushing were replaced.airbag light flashing.clockspring assembly replaced.
Request for refund for services paid to replace the engine mounting bolts. *mr (the recall work was made on the vehicle back in april 2002) recall# 98v323000.there was a metallic humming vibration sound on cold engine starts.the noise would be heard for the first few minutes. *sc
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.while driving 25 mph, the contact experienced difficulty with the steering.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they discovered excessive corrosion onboth rear corners of the frame.in addition, the subframe dropped.the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members).the contact would have to assume responsibility for the repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 64,980.
My 1995 taurus experienced a failure of the lower sub-frame mount retainer plate. The retainer plate had become severely corroded over time and this corrosion had weakened the retainer plate enough to allow the bolt head to pull through the retainer plate. This failure was caused by long term exposure to moisture from normal precipitation and consistent with the failure detailed in the reasons for recall section of service recall bulletin 98s36.the ford recall bulletin states the retaining plate nut becomes severely corroded from long term exposure to road salts and retention of moisture in the mounts. Due to corrosion, my 1995 taurus experienced that same failure but the corrosion was not caused by road salts. Although this failure occurred at slow speed, steering was affected. Had this failure occurred at high-speed or while crossing a slight bump or dip in road surface, steering could have become difficult, potentially leading to an accident.this is a cause of concern for other 1986-1995 taurus and sable vehicles still in service. Because my vehicle had not been registered in any of the states included in the recall, my request to ford motor company to include my vehicle in the recall was denied. Nhtsa recall 98v323000 was designed to prevent this type of failure from occurring. Had this vehicle been included in this safety recall, this failure would not have occurred.it is clear that this failure is also caused by corrosion due to long term exposure to moisture from normal precipitation and not exclusive to road salts. Thus, nhtsa campaign id 98v323000 should not be limited to only states where road salts are used. Therefore, i am requesting ford motor company be required to expand nhtsa campaign id 98v323000 to cover vehicles registered in states where long term exposure to moisture from normal precipitation is a factor.
Recall98s36, nhtsa /98v323000, rear subframe mounts.consumer received recall notice in february, but dealer refuses to honor or set an appointment for recall repairs.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).1995 ford taurus,fan motor froze, ford said they will only replace circuit breaker but not the fan which is now froze up again due to mileage (142,000). I've replaced motor no less than three times since 1997 before finding out about recall.also i've replaced a rear motor mount two to four times since 1997. A recall on this vehicle bought or built in certain other states have recalls on what sounds to be this same problem causes engine and transmission to fall causing accident. Ford will not fix. Could i get help from you in order to get ford to repair their defective products.[xxx]
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.while driving approximately 10 mph, the driver and passenger side front bolts failed, causing the subframe to give way.the engine fell to the ground and the vehicle was towed to a garage.the air conditioning and power steering were ruined due to the failure.recall number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members) was referenced.the vehicle has been repaired.the current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 102,000.the consumer stated the ac and power steering has not been repaired. The consumer stated the failure was due to improper design of the bolt of choice, the consumer believed the bolt should have been stainless steel. Updated 12/12/07
Was driving and almost lost control of vehicle. Found engine and transmission mountingrusted and broke when i took it in to my belle tire mechanics to see what was wrong.
Recall 98v323000/ rear subframe. Dealer cannot repair under recall until dec 2000.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.the contact stated the rear passenger side sub-frame mount dropped causing a clanking sound while driving 30 mph.the contact notified the manufacturer of nhtsa recall campaign number 98v323000 ( structure:frame and members) who stated the vehicle was inspected in 2001.the contact stated the recall repair was never performed on the vehicle since there were no new bolts underneath the vehicle.the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive.the failure mileage was 124,000.
Motor mounts broke.there wasrecall 98v32300/ subframe corrosion,but this vehicle was not affected. The consumer had four motor mounts replaced.
Sub-frame rear platenut came off prior to recall notice resulting in loss of control and an accident.nlm (recall 98v323000)
Water leaking into vehicle due to a problem w/the seam on floor panel.
Vehicle was serviced in june of 1999 for recall 98v323000.when consumer had vehicle examined for mechanical problems she was informed that subframe mounting bolts were cracked, and was charged for repairs.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Front subframe broke,causingvehicle to fall forward.please give any further details.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. Upon purchasing the vehicle from an independent party, the contact was informed that the front passenger side strut was broken. The vehicle was taken to be examined by an independent mechanic where the contact was then informed that the front passenger subframe was broken. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealership for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 1,412,622.
Rear body mount bushing fell off, causing the body mount to rust.the consumer's vin was not included. *sc
Consumer received recall 98v323000 concerning sub frame corrosion.both rear corners of the sub frame dropped while driving 35 mph. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed the consumer that recall repairs were done, and nothing else will be done at this time.
My 1995 taurus experienced a failure of the lower sub-frame mount retainer plate. The retainer plate had become severely corroded over time and this corrosion had weakened the retainer plate enough to allow the bolt head to pull through the retainer plate. This failure was caused by long term exposure to moisture from normal precipitation and consistent with the failure detailed in the reasons for recall section of service recall bulletin 98s36.the ford recall bulletin states the retaining plate nut becomes severely corroded from long term exposure to road salts and retention of moisture in the mounts. Due to corrosion, my 1995 taurus experienced that same failure but the corrosion was not caused by road salts. Although this failure occurred at slow speed, steering was affected. Had this failure occurred at high-speed or while crossing a slight bump or dip in road surface, steering could have become difficult, potentially leading to an accident.this is a cause of concern for other 1986-1995 taurus and sable vehicles still in service. Because my vehicle had not been registered in any of the states included in the recall, my request to ford motor company to include my vehicle in the recall was denied. Nhtsa recall 98v323000 was designed to prevent this type of failure from occurring. Had this vehicle been included in this safety recall, this failure would not have occurred.it is clear that this failure is also caused by corrosion due to long term exposure to moisture from normal precipitation and not exclusive to road salts. Thus, nhtsa campaign id 98v323000 should not be limited to only states where road salts are used. Therefore, i am requesting ford motor company be required to expand nhtsa campaign id 98v323000 to cover vehicles registered in states where long term exposure to moisture from normal precipitation is a factor.
Consumer received arecall letter . Took the vehicle to dealer forrepairs. However,consumer felt that repairs were done. Contacted ford corporation. However, the problem recurred.
Immediately after purchase the vehicle started to vibrate, pulling to the right, the tires had been switched, the speedometer was inoperable and the brakes were very noisy.consumer continued to operate the vehicle until the vehicle wasn't able to go from park to drive.the vehicle has been in for repair several times and the driving condition is still insufficient.*jg
While driving 10mph and exceeding over 40 mph there is vibrating and shaking inthe dashboard.
While driving at 15 mph on a flat surface and with no warning thesteering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to have the vehicle towed.the dealer wasnotified.the front passenger side spring broke and caused damage to other components such as the struts and tie rod's.the rear driver side spring had broken and the vehicle had become un-drivable. *scc
Speedometer was't working, very noisy brakes
While driving 45 mph, the driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front.suddenly, the front left side collapsed.the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the left front strut and coil spring were broken and needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Speedometer/odometer malfunctioned/replaced (39,000 miles)but now vehicle is tmu-true mileage unknown-any recourse?dashboard vibrates intensely at 70-75mph. Tires balanced, rotated, replaced. Struts(4) replaced, steering components checked but still vibration. Appears that dash does not have enough support.
The struts replaced, also an alignment was done due to possible tire failure.
A/c:compressor clutch came apartexhaust: due to heat and corrosion cat converter flange became so thin it was impossible to seal exhaust. Act converter replaced under 8/80 emmissions warranty.paint: cracks in paint developed above rear wheel (sheet metal flexing?) allowing moisture in causing corrosion and paint to lift.front springs: both front springs broke nearly puncturing the right front tire. No help from ford.seems they have a history of bad spring problems. 93 taurus recall #98v-094, windstar recall 01v-199, contour recall 01v-255. They have extended the warranty on front springs for the 2000 ford focus for 10 years or 150,000 miles because of this problem. I didn't even know the springs were broken.dealer brought it to my attention while in for a/c repair. Had the spring punctured the tire at highway speed the result could have been catastropic. I contacted ford customer service and they offered no assistance other than to say if there was a future recall or satisfaction program i would be eligible for reimbursment.the cost of the repair is relativly inexpensive.it's the fact that they know there is a problem and are unwilling to address it that bothers me. Springs are not a maintance item. I have seen them lose tension and sag on older high mileage cars, but not brake.this is a safety issue.
While driving vehicle completely shut down. Also,steering shook. It started at 35 mph.please provide any furtherinformation.
This past sunday, on june 11, 2017 i was driving home from a graduation party and there was a loud "pow" once i accelerated from a stop.my steering was very stiff (as if i was driving an ancient large truck with no power steering, also my exhaust system at least partially came undun.i was able to get the crippled car to our regular repair shop, who told me that i had a subframe rust-collapse. I had talked to a shadetree mechanic friend, who said that it wasn't an actual subframe collapse, but the next layer up, the engine cradle whose sleeves are no thicker steel than the unibody sheetmetal.one of the sleeves rusted through.supposedly the engine cradle sleeves are removable/or the cradle itself.my mechanic friend and the tow fellow that brought my car back to my home, both said that what happened is quite rare, they never heard of such an incident.the cradle rust through caused my front subframe to partially collapse and the engine is tilted down on the right-front.this disconnected the exhaust and bound-up my rack-and-pinion steering, rendering the car unsafe to drive.this car is not a rust-bucket, no rusty body panel holes, and everything else still works!just the paint and clearcoat are flaking-off.i have looked on the internet and searched local salvage yards, but cannot find a good engine cradle/sleeves.yet, there are scads of good taurus engines cheaply available.why didn't ford offer replacement engine cradle/sleeves?was there no recall?i'd bet i'm not the only person this happened to!!i would like to get this car fixed!i have photos of the subframe fallen after the engine cradle failure. Please send me an e-mail address i can upload them to.i lose this page if i try to upload here (4th time!)
I was driving along when all of a sudden a big bang car slammed pavement began to swerve. Started smoking off burned rubber tire popped an car was broke down wheel dangling.
- the contact called regarding the1995 ford taurus.the contact stated that the front steering was pulling to the right.the steering wheel also vibrated.the vehicle was diagnosed as needing a realignment.the contact stated that the vehicle did not need an alignment before he took the vehicleto dealer for maintenance.the contact stated that the brakes and the bushings were replaced. The current and failure mileage were both 41,658 miles.
While driving after stopping at a red light, vehicle will not move. Consumer then notes vehicle will jerk forward without warning. Dealers are aware of problem.
Head gasket blew at 93000miles,engine was okay at this time.vehicle was shaking when she turned her vehicle on. Dealership told her that the mileage exceeds . The head gasket failed again after being replaced.
While driving and making a turn could hear loud grinding noise coming fromsteering wheel, had contacted dealer, but problem still there.please provide more information.
Passenger side sway bar connector (plastic) is loose at the joints.
On road going about 35mph. Vehicle kept veering to left. Tried to correct problem but vehicle hit curb. Front wheel collapsed. Vehicle flipped over on side & driver upside down.
The vehicle's front springs failed after new tires were installed on the front two wheels. Both springs snapped in half and had to be replaced. This was noticed before i drove at a high rate of speed, however the potential for an accident is very high considering the number of these cars on the road.
It was discovered in 2005 that both front coil springs were broken near the bottom on my 1995 ford taurus. A portion of the coil slipped past the bottom support of the strut leaving the sharp broken edge about 1/4 inch from the tire. It is especially worrisome on the passenger side where this sharp edge will probably puncture the tire if the coil spring slips further, past the bottom support of the strut. This would immediately stop the rotation of the tire.as an improvement to the situation, the portion of the broken coil spring near the tire was ground down giving it about 1/2 inch clearance from the tire. The coil springs have not yet been replaced, but replacement would fix the problem. The car had about 125,000 miles on it when the defect was discovered. The car was driven on asphalt and concrete roads in average condition. Coil springs should not fail if a car is driven using normal care.it was discovered in 2010 that the drivers side rear coil spring was broken near the top.
Whenever vehicle is warm or hot it bucks or jerks. Have taken to repair shop & the transmission was replaced. Also,front end made clicking sounds.rear brakes made hissing noises & then whenever applied, would make clunking noises. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
The right front coil spring on the front suspension broke at the center of the spring causing the fractured coil to snap out and contact the right front tire on the inside of the tire side wall. This condition caused the vehicle to drop from the loss of support of the spring and then the vehicle further dropped from the sudden loss of air pressure.the end result was a tire that was locked up and a un-controlled spin out over a ditch that was overfilled with water runoff from a current heavy storm . The ditch was about 8 feet deep and the vehicle hydroplaned over the water. My boyfriend was driving at the time and stated that this was an ever increasing or re-occurring problem with this vehicle. He further stated that he had to replace many front springs on this same type of vehicle, a ford taurus.
Car drifts and pulls to the left.tt
Airbag light is coming on while consumer is driving.also,at 65 mph vehicle shakes very badly.please provide any further information.
The car has been serviced for front end alignment and it will not go down the road straight. Bought may 20, 1995.tt
While vehicle was parked in the drivewayfront coil spring broke. This happened about 10 minutes after vehicle was driven. Vehicle is being repaired by owner's mechanic.
Right front springsbroke into two pieces.spring dropped around the strut, and applied pressure on the inside tires. This caused the vehicle to stop moving. The pieces were very sharp. The other piece would dangle. Contacted dealer. After seeing the pieces, consumer was informed nothing could be done. *ml
Consumerwas travelingat 20mph on the highway and she heard a loud noise.front of the vehicle was droppedsix inches from the ground. A recall for earlier taurus's was made to correct this problem. *ml
I bought the car about a year and half ago and right off was having problems with the transmission. Very disappionted because i love my fords i checked the fluilds and kept it up had the gasket replaced. And it still jerks into gear but its an automatic ! what concerns me now my i had my rotars and brakes replaced and mycar is still eating up tires too and bouncing all over the road!!
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the left rear tire turned in and was loose on the axle.the garage found that the rear control arm bolts had rusted through and broke off.right side bolts were beginning to rust as well.
Consumer brought vehicle in for service because of a grinding noise heard in the left wheel when turning at a low speed.the cause was determined to be the rack sticking and the strut bearings noisy.the rack and pinion, the left and right assist valve and the front strut bearing were replaced.the noise is not as loud but continues.(consumer no longer ownes vehicle).(*jg
Consumer experiencing problem with rear shock failure. Front shocks went bad first.consumer took vehicle to dealer. Dealer replaced front shocks, and informed consumer rear shocks were fine.20,000 miles later, both front and rear shocks needed replacement. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
While the vehicle was parked the front springs snapped.dealership will be notified.
The vehicle's front springs failed after new tires were installed on the front two wheels. Both springs snapped in half and had to be replaced. This was noticed before i drove at a high rate of speed, however the potential for an accident is very high considering the number of these cars on the road.
The front coil spring failed, due to failure other components required repair. *mjs
Both front coil springs broke resulting in the front end of the vehicle collapsing.*mr
The spring on the macpherson strut brok and rubbed the sidewall of a tire resulting in a flat tire, consumer had to pay for all repair work, however learned that ford had a problem with spring breakage and installed guards around the spring to eliminate the problem of going into the side of the tire if the spring should break.nlm
While driving, the coil spring broke. The consumer stated that it was the same problem as mentioned inrecall number 04v332000.the front right tire blew out while the vehicle was traveling at 2-5 mph. *tc
All 4 suspension coil springs broke on our 1995 ford taurus.the discovery date is listed as the incident date, yet the appearance of the break areas is that it is not recent.i have the tires rotated as recommended, and the brakes are not visible from being that high up on the lift.the brakes are also hidden when the vehicle is on the ground and springs compressed.only when requesting preventive inspection of the struts (outcome fine, not leaking) on a lift at eye level with the springs expanded are the brakes evident.i looked up on nhtsa online database and see a recall from august 2004 on 1999-2001 ford taurus.i also see extensive reporting on the internet of similar brakes going back to at least 1993.one rear side fender clearance is diminished, and the 1999-2001 recall states the main safety hazard is a broken piece of spring puncturing a tire while driving.
Ford taurus 1995,broken front coil spring.the consumer learned of a recall recall, however he was told the recall did not apply to his year vehicle, even though he experienced the same failure.
1995 ford taurus front springs broke.*mr
Mechanic at garage stated they had seen another just days prior. That spring had failed with such force it had punctured the front tire.
Right front coil spring broke causing it to dropped down on top of the tire.nlm
Coil spring broke causing instant flat tire, not going very fast at the time, but we were on vacation.one coil spring replaced, after returning home, we had the other spring replaced. Car repair guy showed us the other coil spring, it was broken when he removed it from the car. Very dangerous to be driving like that. Transmission had to be replaced a year ago (2000) , repair place said taurus's known to have faulty transmissions, they repair several per month. Speedometer problem has been around several years, not taken in to replace speedometer. I heard you can have trouble when you try to sell the car. We just live with problem. Rest assured this will be the last ford we ever own.
I have a 1995 ford taurus ,last yearthe rear coil spring broke while driving and made the carseem like it hit something . I did not lose control but it did make the ccar swerve . This was either through my action or the action of the coil spring breaking. About 2 weeks ago i was driving and the drivers front coil spring broke , this made the car suddendly pull to the left . I tell myself i was lucky i was not travelling at a higher speed.i did nothave an accidentbut it pulled the car enough i went into the opposite lane. Being this was the second coil spring that failed i looked at the other 2 and discovered that the right front coil spring was broken also . It was broken near the top on the last spirial and did not make the car drop down much . So i guess there could be many cars like this where people are not aware the spring is even broken. Also in november of 2003 i had to have repairs to the the cradle bushing replaced for the rear subframe .this time i just was turning right from a stop sign when it broke and did not lose control but it made the car pull / steer to the right .i was told by the dealer this was a recall on certin vehicles but not on mine .
Both rear coil springs broke. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they would look into this matter.
The defective front coil springs broke while in reverse position which may have resulted in an accident, there is a recall on the coil spring forthe 1994 taurus.
Right front coil spring broke while parked and punctured tire. Dealer notified and made repairs. Prior to this, the rear spring broke and both rear springs were replaced.consumer was informed that the front rotor was defective and that it had holes in it.
The front coil spring broke and damaged the front passenger tire.*ph
The coil springs were corroded and broke.
Afterconsumer came home he noticedfront ofvehicle was kind of low.when checked, front coil springs broke because it was coated with plastic. Plastic was no longer there, andcoil springs were rusted. Consumer states rear coil springs were replaced also, plastic cover broken and rusted, front shocks were replaced due to failure of coil springs.
Had been driving auto and when entering parking area i heard a load bang and the front end of the vehicle started to wobble.i stopped, got out and looked at the front of the car. The front driver's side tire was flat and upon further investigation, i found that the driver's side front spring had broken and punctured the front driver's side tire.at this time, nothing has been done to repair damage other than putting on temporary spare tire to park the vehicle.
Front coil springs broke, dropping front end of vehicle on tires. Took to dealer, and had it repaired.dealer replaced front springs struts and sway bar links.
While having the tires balanced, the dealership noticed the front coil spring had broke and could puncture the tires if they weren't replaced. There was a recall 04v332000 on this issue but was for later model years.
Front coil spring fractured due to corrosion and small cracks.vehicle not included in recall 98i00200. Front coil spring has no safety shield on bottom to prevent damage to tire.
Spring puctured tire, no guard. Both springs broke,one snapped.ford dealer and tire shops aware of "defective ford springs". This problem will cause a fatality if failure occurs while moving. No guards are in place to deflect spring from punturing tire. I was parked when it broke, and it put a 6 inch gash in the top of the tire. (right spring broke). When examined, left spring was broken, but had not snapped yet. Friends have fords with less than 50000 miles with broken springs. Replacments hard to get because of demand.
Stuck in traffic on interstate highway, all of a sudden the car felt like it was hit and the front end dropped.pulled over to the side of the highway and saw that the front left spring had broken and dropped the front end.was able to pull off at exit.by this time, broken spring had severed the front tire which blew out.had to have the car towed home - my expense.at repair shop, dealer found that both front springs were broken however the right front had been broken for some time without anyone's knowledge.had to replace springs, struts and shocks, new tire, front end alignment, stabilizer bar control, brake hose and axle shaft assembly which were all damaged as a result of the spring breaking.luckily we were stopped in traffic and not cruising at 65 mph when this happened or this could have resulted in a serious accident.
The coil spring broke while driving.
While driving about 35 mph front coil spring broken in half, andsharp edge sliced the tire on the front passenger's side tire.vehicle was towed to the dealership. The coil spring and the tire was replaced at owner's expense.
While driving, coil spring broke in two pieces, cutting the driver side tire, consumer stated vehicle was so low, a tire jack could not get under vehicle.
While driving in the garage, turned off the car, and coil spring busted. Consumer said that if this would have happenedon the street/road it would have been dangerous.
Steering wheel was making a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced both outer tire rods, andright front sway bar and link.please add vin.
Before the consumer purchased the vehicle the stabilizer link needed to be repaired. *yd
Before the consumer purchased the vehicle the stabilizer link needed to be repaired. *yd
Replaced worn front stabilizer bar links.
There is a problem withfront bearings.they will become loose, andconsumer could not controlvehicle when this happens. Contacted dealer, anddealer wasnot willing to do anything.
Front coil springs broke, dropping front end of vehicle on tires. Took to dealer, and had it repaired.dealer replaced front springs struts and sway bar links.
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
The car has had problems starting from the day it was delivered.the problems began with flaking paint, misaligned hood, door and bumper due to poor quality control.these problems were fixed by dealer w/o charge, as was the head gasket failure.repairs for muffler failure, sway bar linkage failure, air conditioner failure and starter motor failure were not covered by the manufacturer under any sort of recall.the most recent problem with the air conditioner and starter motor cost over$1200 to fix.the problem with the ignition system was intermittent.some times the car would start and other times the starter would not engage at all.one time the engine simply died while driving down the road. Starter motor would not engage until engine cooled down and had been sitting for an hour or two.then starter motor would work.mechanic at dealership said the starter motor probably had "dead" areas in starter motor that may be causing intermittent failure.air conditioner failure attributed to failure of "motor mounts" that caused rupture of multiple hoses in air conditioning unit.i've never had a vehicle with so many equipment failures with this type of mileage.
It was discovered in 2005 that both front coil springs were broken near the bottom on my 1995 ford taurus. A portion of the coil slipped past the bottom support of the strut leaving the sharp broken edge about 1/4 inch from the tire. It is especially worrisome on the passenger side where this sharp edge will probably puncture the tire if the coil spring slips further, past the bottom support of the strut. This would immediately stop the rotation of the tire.as an improvement to the situation, the portion of the broken coil spring near the tire was ground down giving it about 1/2 inch clearance from the tire. The coil springs have not yet been replaced, but replacement would fix the problem. The car had about 125,000 miles on it when the defect was discovered. The car was driven on asphalt and concrete roads in average condition. Coil springs should not fail if a car is driven using normal care.it was discovered in 2010 that the drivers side rear coil spring was broken near the top.
I brought car in to crystal ford for a very low noise periodic thumping as i did almost one year ago.one year ago they did some major brake work for the noise but now for this same noise they said i need new sway bar links.the strage thing is that after i picked up the car and began to drive home the noise was much much louder and different from the noise when i brought it in.it is not the periodic noise but a loud grinding sound.has crystal ford damaged the car to earn more from service?if so this is very dangerous for the customer.it is very strange that the noise is louder and different from what i had when i came in.also what is strange is that last year when i brought the car in for the same noise they did a different repair job.
Consumer experiencing problem with rear shock failure. Front shocks went bad first.consumer took vehicle to dealer. Dealer replaced front shocks, and informed consumer rear shocks were fine.20,000 miles later, both front and rear shocks needed replacement. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Afterconsumer came home he noticedfront ofvehicle was kind of low.when checked, front coil springs broke because it was coated with plastic. Plastic was no longer there, andcoil springs were rusted. Consumer states rear coil springs were replaced also, plastic cover broken and rusted, front shocks were replaced due to failure of coil springs.
Right front coil spring broke while parked and punctured tire. Dealer notified and made repairs. Prior to this, the rear spring broke and both rear springs were replaced.consumer was informed that the front rotor was defective and that it had holes in it.
1995 ford taurus. Both rear springs broken. According to dealer potential dangerous condition. Tire dealer encounyered many similar failures. Will no longer use ford replacement springs still no recall by ford motor company!
Passenger rear coil spring broke prior to purchase in 2002 @ approx 61,185 miles, driver rear coil spring broke @ approx 88,000 miles.repair shop sent me to ford as there has been recalls on springs. Ford dealer said no open recalls for this car, failed to mention the gov't investigation.no consequences yet - time will tell.will repair as soon as possible but difficult w/o job.old parts are available - if ford wants them they can have them as soon as they replace & repair at no charge.springs shouldn't break prior to 61,185 - why isn't ford taking the lead on this??
I have a 1995 ford taurus ,last yearthe rear coil spring broke while driving and made the carseem like it hit something . I did not lose control but it did make the ccar swerve . This was either through my action or the action of the coil spring breaking. About 2 weeks ago i was driving and the drivers front coil spring broke , this made the car suddendly pull to the left . I tell myself i was lucky i was not travelling at a higher speed.i did nothave an accidentbut it pulled the car enough i went into the opposite lane. Being this was the second coil spring that failed i looked at the other 2 and discovered that the right front coil spring was broken also . It was broken near the top on the last spirial and did not make the car drop down much . So i guess there could be many cars like this where people are not aware the spring is even broken. Also in november of 2003 i had to have repairs to the the cradle bushing replaced for the rear subframe .this time i just was turning right from a stop sign when it broke and did not lose control but it made the car pull / steer to the right .i was told by the dealer this was a recall on certin vehicles but not on mine .
All 4 suspension coil springs broke on our 1995 ford taurus.the discovery date is listed as the incident date, yet the appearance of the break areas is that it is not recent.i have the tires rotated as recommended, and the brakes are not visible from being that high up on the lift.the brakes are also hidden when the vehicle is on the ground and springs compressed.only when requesting preventive inspection of the struts (outcome fine, not leaking) on a lift at eye level with the springs expanded are the brakes evident.i looked up on nhtsa online database and see a recall from august 2004 on 1999-2001 ford taurus.i also see extensive reporting on the internet of similar brakes going back to at least 1993.one rear side fender clearance is diminished, and the 1999-2001 recall states the main safety hazard is a broken piece of spring puncturing a tire while driving.
Tire blew-out during a panic stop. (goodyear eagle gt+4 p21560rz16)
While driving the consumer experienced a blow out of the right front tire and is seeking a refund from the vehicle manufacturer. (general tire p205-65-15)
The tread came off while i was driving causing damage to my car. This firestone tire was not on the recall list. It was not on the list by the nhtsa that was updated on 9-1-00. Thank you for your time.( dot number: hyurf6a tire size: p205/65r15 )
Consumer stated before buyingvehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buyingvehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road,also security system needed to be reset.
Steel belt breakage.caused bumpy ride and pull to right.my concern is that when i contacted michelin, they attitude was that their tires fail when the warranty expires.the tires have been cared for using ford requirements.the first tire to fail was in aug. 1999 and a local ford dealer helped with michrlin.at that timethe car was under warranty.this time, two front tires failed at the same time.i have been told that michelin has stopped making this model tire.i wonder why.the tires have almost a quarter inch of tread left and are not worn funny.seems like junk tires to me.i replaced the michelin tires with cooper tires, which have never failed me.please check into michelin and perhaps auto manufacturers who use their products, which have a fixed life.thank you.( dot number: m3pa998x29 tire size: p205x65r15 )
On 10.12.2000, while driving on the h-1 viaduct to enter the main freeway, the vehicle i was driving began to pull stronglyto the left.i gained control of the vehicle and then heard a noise which sound like there was a bubble in a tire.i proceeded on to try and reach a service station, when within a half mile or so, the right front tire on the vehicle blew out.the sound of the blowout was extremely loud and controlling the vehicle became difficult.the impact of the blowout was significant enough to stun me momentarily.when i gained control, i proceded to the side of the road where i contacted aaa and noted that there was considerable damage to the vehicles right front and side panel.my attempts to resolve this through michelin was to no avail, they refuse to admit liability.i have the reports submitted to them, pictures of the tire and vehicle damage and the tire itself available for inspection.all tire "experts" here in honolulu are astonished by the damage to the tire and none believe that it was a result of my running over an object.any assistance your office could provide would be appreciated.i consider the tires unsafe and am appalled that michelin will take no responsibility for such a safety hazard.the amount of damage and replacement tires has been provided.thank you and feel free to contact me anytime (h) 808-836-6826 or (c)808-754-3070. (tiresize: 205/65r15)
The tread came off the tire while i was driving and did damage to my car. This tire is not on the recall list and i could not get through the hotline number.( dot number: hyurf6a tire size: p205/65r15 )
Inaccurate temp gauge occures mostly in bright sunlight (gauge is 20 degrees below reported temp,this is even after driving 15+ miles or 20+ mins.)pressure test has been done on cooling sys.,no leaks,losing anti-freeze somewhere,have to add fluid occasionally.brand new tires,have 6,000 miles on them.vibration started after purchase,speeds above 65 mph. Balanced again, still vibrating above 65 mph.( dot number: 2242kprl tire size: msp2056592 )
Original equipment tire. Tires rotated every 7500 miles and inflated to manufacturers recommened pressure of 35 psi. We were traveling from mi to az. On i-40, near joseph city az, after traveling at posted speed of 75 mph, we stopped for coffee and i checked the tires as i do at each stop. I noticed that there was complete tread separation of left rear tire which at previoous inspection about 100 miles earlier was fine. . th (dot number: a3ur438424tiresize: 20565r15)
Air leaks from michelin tires after several repair attemtps.
The tread came off while i was driving causing damage to my car. This firestone tire was not on the recall list. It was not on the list by the nhtsa that was updated on 9-1-00. Thank you for your time.( dot number: hyurf6a tire size: p205/65r15 )
While travelingtire tread separated from tire.tread completely came off.tire size p205/65sr15. Also, treadseparation did some extensive damage tovehicle.
Michelin tire blew out, causing damage to steel cover/bolt on fender and wheel rim.*skd
Michelin xw4 p205/65r/15 tires blew out, damaging vehicle.
The tread came off the tire while i was driving and did damage to my car. This tire is not on the recall list and i could not get through the hotline number.( dot number: hyurf6a tire size: p205/65r15 )
Pe00020; original equipment onford, taurus 1995, 205/65r15. Both front tires' tread separated, not at the same time.consumer almost lost control of vehicle. Also, belts had separated, and there was a bigbubble. A few weeks later, same thing happened with other tire. These were the two front tires.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph onhighway andheard a nois.vehicle started to vibrate, and left rear tire tread separated.lost control ofvehicle.but, she was ableto steer vehicle to the shoulder.tire was still inflated.firestone, p205/65r15925m/f#dot hyurf6a-336.
Right rear tire belt broke.
4 of the original tires have had tread separation over the last 2 years.i still have three of the tires, the fourth was kept by a ford dealer who helped me out after the first failure.we have been lucky since we found the problems before blowouts happened. (dot number: m3pa998xtiresize: 205/65r15)
Broken belts on right/rear tire.
Speedometer reading erratically at higher speeds.this is the second speedometer failure on this 95 taurus.regarding engine shut off, it happened three times during our trip to az.all three times, the engine shut off without warning while in free
The service manager at ace stated" ford is aware that the part is defective they are having a problem with the vendor that supplys them with the part " ford and the dealership refused to replace the part because the car has been driven over 12,000miles since the part was replaced howeverthe part had only been in the car for 3mos. And had less than 3,000 miles when the problem was reported.
The speedometer needle start jumping up and down crazily when the car goes past 50 mph and does not indicate the correct speedanymore.at the same time, there are a lot of click clilck noise in the speedometer.
While driving about 65 mph engine light came on whilea/c was on. Then, turned off the a/c,and could smell like something was burning. Vehicle stalled on the highway. Finally, light went off, and restarted vehicle which has been working since then. Oxygen sensor failed.
This is the second failure of a speedometer in this vehicle.the first failed at approximately 32000 miles, and was replaced under the manufacturer's warranty.the second failed at approx. 65000 miles, and was not covered under my extended 75000 mile warranty, the replacement parts warranty, or by the dealer or manufacturer.other 1995 taurus owners i have spoken to have experienced the same problem.this is obviously a poorly engineered and/or manufactured part and they should be replaced by the manufacturer.
Stalls randomly while drivingat speeds from m30 to 70 mph.ford dealer says he can't find anythig wrong...
The speedometer squeals and the needle begins bouncing and registering the incorrect speed when traveling at 50 mph or more.this is the second speedometer head on this car as the original also failed with the same complaint.the original was replaced under warranty but ford dealer says that the replacement is not covered under warranty.i have seen dozens of complaints for the identical part failure and at least service bulletins listed in your databases.i feel that this item presents a significant safety hazard and do not know what other components are being affected by the behavior of the speedo.can you provide any guidance in getting relief from the manufacturer?i do not see why i and others affected should have to pay to replace an obviously defective part that ford knows about and still installs as a replacement part.
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Contacted mr.jac nasser by certified mail and was susequently contacted by a mr.lance tang who stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was outside the warranty period.there is a ford service bulletin 97-12 which addresses this problem and attempts were made to rectify the problem. The dealer refuses to do any further repairs although the problem still exists which causes the speedometer to fluctuate wildly at speeds in the vicinity of 40 - 50 mph. This is a ridiculous claim as their contention is that it is outside the warranty period even though the problem re-occurs. This is not fixing a problem it is only a band aid to get the vehicle past the warranty mileage. This is a safety problem as covered by fmvss101. No safety defect mentione din summary.
This is a known problem with the ford taurus. No safety defect (s) mentione din summary.
This is repulsive that there are so many propblems with fords with 3.8... Everyone has the same problem.. Someone make ford pay.
Engine head gasket has blown which caused the check oil light to come on. Vehicle cannot bedriven right now. Dealer has vehicle.
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Speedometer has been replaced once at 35000 miles failed again at 56000 miles. There are currently 94 other records of speedometer failures on line. This represents a clear and present danger due to lack of knowledge by the operator of his speed which may result in a serious accident. Please advise as to any further action which should be taken to have ford motor company recall thisspeedometer and replace it with one which will work properly.this should be done at no expense to the customer. I have already asked ford motor company to replace this speedometer due to multiple failures, but they refused in a letter dated 07/09/1999.thank you for your help in correcting this important safety matter.
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While driving the speedometer did not work at any speed.*nlm
Engine warning light illuminates. *sd
While the consumer was having the oil changed in his 1995 ford taurus the technician noticed that the epoxy coating covering the engine oil pan failed and came off.as a result thepan was severely rusted.while driving the speedmeter needle suddenly moved back and forth very fast
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This is 3rd.failure & i have tried unsuccessfully to get cooperation from the grand prairie ford dealership that replaced this part two times after much bickering and refusal and denial of responsibility. It is very obvious that this is a universal problem and ford should continue to replace this part without any hassells for the consumers.no safety defect listed within summary.
Clock failed. Mjs
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A/c:compressor clutch came apartexhaust: due to heat and corrosion cat converter flange became so thin it was impossible to seal exhaust. Act converter replaced under 8/80 emmissions warranty.paint: cracks in paint developed above rear wheel (sheet metal flexing?) allowing moisture in causing corrosion and paint to lift.front springs: both front springs broke nearly puncturing the right front tire. No help from ford.seems they have a history of bad spring problems. 93 taurus recall #98v-094, windstar recall 01v-199, contour recall 01v-255. They have extended the warranty on front springs for the 2000 ford focus for 10 years or 150,000 miles because of this problem. I didn't even know the springs were broken.dealer brought it to my attention while in for a/c repair. Had the spring punctured the tire at highway speed the result could have been catastropic. I contacted ford customer service and they offered no assistance other than to say if there was a future recall or satisfaction program i would be eligible for reimbursment.the cost of the repair is relativly inexpensive.it's the fact that they know there is a problem and are unwilling to address it that bothers me. Springs are not a maintance item. I have seen them lose tension and sag on older high mileage cars, but not brake.this is a safety issue.
I have two 1995 taurus sedans.both have the same problem and both have had the speedometer assemblies replaced previously.this is the second failure on each car.the speedometer needle jumps 15 to 20 mph when traveling at highway speeds.
Speedometer head has failed again on this car. The original head failed and was replaced by ford under warranty. The head that was installed has now failed in the same manner as the original, the original part failed at 29,000 miles and the replacement one has now failed at 27,000 miles. The speedometer needles wavers and floats all over the dial. Sometimes it just pegs at 85 mph when the actual speed is 30 mph or less. I have no idea how fast i am traveling. Ford wants five hundred plus dollars to repair this again. Calls to the local dealer have revealed that there are other taurus owners who have replaced numerous speedometer heads and they commented that even if it is changed that they cannot guarantee that the replacement part won't fail again...it is unconscionable for ford motor company to expect an owner to pay for this safety related repair when they are supplying defective parts!
The vin numbers on my car and paper work are different. We get paper work from u all for the vin# on our paper work which not is the same as our car.our motor mounts are coming looseas due to the bolts and things,i do not think that it is from ware and tear.maybe someone can let me know some thing about this problem... My vin number on my car is :[xxx] and the paper work for my car is : [xxx] this one is the one we get that you all say needs fixed. Our phone number is [xxx].our zip code is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The odometer and rpm meters have been acting up for the past six months.
The speedometer head has been replaced 4 times. Once under warranty, once on an extended warranty and 2 times at my expense. All four times used ford replacement parts and the 1st 3 repairs used ford mechanics. As the car is less than 5 yrs old and under 89000 miles, it seems extraordinary that it would require replacing the speedometer head every 12 months. This is not normal. The ford dealer and the customer service dept of ford motor company says, thanks for the information.we will replace it if you will pay all costs. I do not feel that this is notmal. The power steering pump is extremely loud. Ford dealer says yes, is loud, works find. They will eplace at my expense and it " will be quiet for a while" that is the nature of a taurus...i do not feel this is accurate or acceptable
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Vehicle experiences problem whenever cruise control is engaged and brake pedal is applied. Instead ofcruisecontrol disengaging, vehicle suddenly goes into a aceleration mod.consumer would have to shift vehicle into neutral and turn off ignition switch todisengage cruise control. Dealer notified.
Arriving home, i parked the car in our attached garage. I went into the garage and i noticed the smell of something hot or shorted coming from the engine compartment.i backed the car out of the garage and disconnected the battery. The next day, i reconnected the battery and no longer noticed the smell.i drove it and there was no more odor.the speed control failed to operate, and the speed control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid on the wiring harness and the 3 amp fuse in the wirng harness was blown, but only after coming close to starting a fire. Ford has a history of safety problems with the speed control deactivation switch leaking brake fluid on the wiring harness and causing fires. This car was recalled in 2007 to install a fused wiring harness with a 3 amp fuse between the switch and the speed control servo where it offered no protection.the car was recalled again in 2008 to replace the first wiring harness with one having the fuse ahead of the deactivation switch.the 3 amp fuse in series with the 15 amp fuse is far less likely to cause a fire than having only the 15 amp fuse.nevertheless, i came close to having a major fire in our home while we were inside had i not noticed the problem.the 3 amp fuse did its job, but there was enough brake fluid and heat to possibly cause a fire.i took the car to the dealer and they replaced the leaking switch and the fused wiring harness. They charged me $177.03 for the repair.ford has recalled about 10 million vehicles to add the fuse, but i am convinced that the design is still unsafe because 3 amps could still ignite brake fluid,i hope this note may save others from serious problems, as more of these pressure switches will fail with age and leak brake fluid on the continuously energized wiring harness.the 3 amp fuses may not always blow soon enough.
Consumerwas traveling about 60mph onside streetandgas pedal got stuck without prior warning.gas pedal was all the way down to the floor. She had control of vehicle and hit guardrail. Consumerthought it wascruise control.vehicle was totaled. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
While driving the vehicle the speedometer wavered. So the consumer did not know how fast he was going . Took the vehicle to ford . He was told to have it replaced.however,this was the second time it had been replaced.
Speedometer indicator on dashboard jumps when vehicle passes over a bump in roadway orn roadway surface changes,i.e.from black-top pavement to concrete, such as a bridge surface. When the cruise control is on it jumps and the vehicle speed does not increase, but operator has no idea as to what speed vehicle is actually traveling as indicator will oscilate as much as 20 to 25 mph above set speed.
While driving the vehicle will suddenly surge,the vehicle will not stop or slow down unless gear indicator is in neutral.
Consumer states that the speedometer swings back and forth, failing to indicate the correct speed, this mostly occurs when the cruise control is being used, consumer was informed that there was a recall, however the time to fix it had already expired.
Had applied brakes after going 35mph, when engine revved up & suddenly accelerated. Pressed brakes harder & vehicle stopped.when brake pedal was released, vehicle would jump either backward or forward about3-5 fet. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced iac motor/t-body/throttle cable/pump relay & some other parts.
Cruise control is working intermittently, and sometimes doesn't work at all.began failing in cold weather only.there is a recall for this problem but vehicle is not included in recall.
Vehicle surges on its own and when it's placed into gear, it just suddenly takes off. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving and shifting gears the vehicle suddenly accelerated. .
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when put into reverse causing the vehicle to hit a parked car.
Vehicle would intermittently lurch forward or backward while parking with foot onbrake pedal or while driving at a low speed with foot onbrake pedal. Dealer was notified. Provide any further information.
Vehicle accelerated through an intersection at 35-40 mph.ford found a worn throttle body that was catching and sticking.
While driving 45 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated, gas pedal just fell to floor.consumer applied brakes, no reaction, engine kept going. At 90 mph consumer pulled key out of ignition to stop vehicle. Vehicle at dealer, who could not find cause.consumer afraid to drive vehicle.
Cruise control engages by itself.
Dt*:the contact stated the speedometer gauge malfunctioned.the speedometer does not read the correct speed.it failed previously on two other occasions and was repaired.as a result of the failure, the contact covered the speedometer with paper.this made the speedometer gauge not viewable and the speedometer needle does not distract the contact.the vehicle was not taken for inspection and there are no plans to make repairs.
Consumer states that the speedometer swings back and forth, failing to indicate the correct speed, this mostly occurs when the cruise control is being used, consumer was informed that there was a recall, however the time to fix it had already expired.
While engaging the reverse gear in the automatic transmissions, vehicle accelerated on its own and crashed into tree.tt
Cruise control cable traps moisture under freezing/sluggish conditions, vehicle accelerates w/applying brakes didn't deactivate. Please describe details.tt
Intermittently while driving the vehicle will accelerate unexpectedly and the braking system will not work, causing the occupant to turn off the vehicle in order to stop.restart the vehicle and problem is gone.also while driving for a long period of time the vehicle will stall, almost causing an accident.dealer cannot determine problem.
When car is coming to a stop it lurches foward, it all most feels like someone ran into the back of the car. Some other times if you do not come to a complete stop and step on the accelerator to start going again, the engine revs but the car does not move. This last 3 to 5 seconds then all of a sudden there is a bang and the car lurches foward. Both these items are intermittent but are getting worse. I feel they are a safety item, it could cause the car to bump into someone else or hesitate when pulling into traffic.
At 45 mph vehicle lost power from transmission to wheels.it seemed to be slipping, and then it would grab and the vehicle would lurch.at times there was little orno control of the vehicle.subsequently, the transmission was consistentlyupshifting late and downshifting early, and sometimes slipping. One repair shop could not determine what was causing the problem.gene evans ford quickly determined thata faulty vehicle speed sensor was the cause. (this also caused the cruise control to be inop).they replaced the sensor and the transmission and cruise control have performed flawlessly.the part cost$36.58.labor was $305.46.the total bill came to $369.60.i consider this to be a safety issue, and i would like ford to reimburse me for this cost. 6
The speedometer was acting erratically, the dealer replaced the speedometer, however the problem recurred. Ts
While driving vehicle suddenly acclerated to 90 mph in seconds.driver applied the brakes and they wereinoperative. Had to use the emergency parking brake in order to stopvehicle.dealer said it might be the passing gear or a vaccum hose which may have been clogged.please provide further information and vin#.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was stated that the under carriage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
First week of ownership was no brake lights, and can't shift out of park. Problem was electric cooling fan motor. Then cruise would not shut off. Problem-brake wiring harness. Last major problem was rocker arm malfunctioned at 39,166 mi. Repair bill for that was 879.88.
While driving at low speed and pressing the accelerator to pass, when the gas pedal released vehicle would not slow down.
Immediately after purchase the vehicle started to vibrate, pulling to the right, the tires had been switched, the speedometer was inoperable and the brakes were very noisy.consumer continued to operate the vehicle until the vehicle wasn't able to go from park to drive.the vehicle has been in for repair several times and the driving condition is still insufficient.*jg
When compressor activates for climate control, rpm will increase from 300 to 400;vehicle will move forward several inches with brakes applied.
Vehicle will accelerate any time when cruise control is activated at any speed. This started at 10000 miles. Dealer was not able to remedy the problem. Consumer has disconnected cruise control.
Speedometers failed three times. Yh
While driving with the cruise control activated and pressing the brake pedal to deactivate, vehicle revved and accelerated. Never been to a dealer about this problem.please provide further information and vin#.
Sudden acceleration.
When driving at any speed, withoutprior warning and upon applyingbrakesvehicle jerked forward. Consumer has contacteddealer.dealer noted that transmission neeed replacing. Please provide any further details.
When increasing speed from about 15 to 20mph the vehicle would jerk forward. Dealer has not seen.
Cruise control got stuck while driving and increased to 90 mph. Consumer could not turn cruise control off--driver had toshut the vehicle completely off, put the vehicle in neutral, and coast off the road to prevent accident.owner disengaged cruise control to prevent problem from occurring again.dealer notified,but did not provide any help.
Outer tie rods gone bad at 80,000kmspeedometer jumps at 60,000kmfront power windows gone bad at 90,000kmi only have 96,000km on my 1995 ford taurus se its now 2009.
Was driving and put cruise control on it cut off after it being used.tt
Consumer states that the speedometer swings back and forth, failing to indicate the correct speed, this mostly occurs when the cruise control is being used, consumer was informed that there was a recall, however the time to fix it had already expired.
Vehicle accelerated through an intersection at 35-40 mph.ford found a worn throttle body that was catching and sticking.
Cruise control failed.nlm
Sudden acceleration experienced, replacement of the accelerator cable and pedal did not remedy failure, sudden acceleration experienced after repair.
I own a 95 ford taurus with a speedometer that bounces wildly above 50 mph. I have done some research and found this to be a common problem. I came across a ford tsb 99-7-9 that has replacement part, when i called i was told the part would cost over $500.00. I contacted ford customer relations and was told the vehicle was too old and that they would not repair this. My vehicle has 59,000 miles on it and it is in same condition as when i bought it new. I feel that this constitutes safety hazard not knowing what speed the vehicle is traveling. I think that if you investigate this, you will find that it is a very common complaint. That is why i am making record of this.
After coming to a complete stop and then pressingaccelerator,vehicle failed to respond.engine revvs, but transmission does not kick in.then, suddenly vehicle will surge forward. This happens about 1-2 times a week. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
Sluggish acceleration.*sd
Was trying to get on highway; took foot off gas pedal to slow down, vehicle kept accelerating.applied the brakes, but still accelerated. Cruise controlwas not engaged. Had to force vehicle into park after guiding to side of road to stop. Took to dealer & everything was was replaced, but problem still exists.
While driving at any speed speedometer flucuated back and forth.
Speedometer works up to speeds of 45. Anything above that the speedometer needle jumps around and makes a constant clicking noise. I received a speeding ticket for this. Looked online for diagnosis and found that everyone has this problem.
Vehicle was engaged in cruise control and experienced sudden acceleration resulting in accident. Mjs
While stoppingat an intersection, vehicle went into neutral and all of sudden it took offthrough intersection, almost caused an accident. Taken to dealer (5) times and problem still exists.
Consumer states there is a problem with the speedometer cable, relating to recall (97v025000).
After releasing foot from gas pedal or releasing foot from brake pedal vehicle will accelerate to 35 mph.
I have replaced two speedometers,13 months apart & ford motor co will not do anything.
This is a problem that i reported 3/12/99 0di # 72011..i never heard from you...nor have i heard of a recall...this is a serious problem..at a stop sign. Auto will not move when gas is applied. And then accelerates..or driving along hwy...auto will gear down...very scary, andi have been told this is a problem seen in auto shops and will cost in the area if $1,6.00
Intermittently while driving the speedometer jumps up and down, and it causes the cruise control to be inoperable.dealer and manufacter have been notified.
While driving at any mph andstepin gonaccelerator ,engine will not accelerate,just like mentioned inrecall # 97 v 025 000/ throttle control.please provide more information.
When driving vehicle goes into opens throttle position, applied brakes rear hard to stop vehicle.
While driving speedometer operates erratically. Consumer has no way of knowing how fast the vehicle is going.dealer wascontacted.
Speedometer no longer shows the actual speed driven, needle jumps around. Component was replaced at dealership.*ph
On seven occasions vehicle experienced sudden aceleration ;cruise control was not engaged. Also, condition occurs when consumer had the cruise control disengaged.dealer notified.
Vehicle loss power when passing vehicle at high speed.tt
Acceleration noise. *sd
Speedometer does not operate properly.at speeds over 35 mph the needle starts jumping around and makes a buzzing sound.*la
Whencruise control was set at 60 mph, it would not disengage when stepping onbrake pedal.vehicle slowed down a little, but resumed speed as soon as driver tookfoot offbrake pedal. Cruise controldisengaged when using the switch. Brake switch was replaced a year and 1/2 ago for the same problem. However,the problem came back. Dealer has not been contacted.please provide any further information.
Could not control the vehicle failure of the throttle.tt
Consumer driving with cruise control on.stepped on brakes, and when cruise control was resumed vehicle accelerated. Since this incident, the cruise control has stopped working all together.
When cruise control coast button is pressed and released, vehicle accelerates instead of slowing down, also when the set speed button is depressed the vehicle accelerates between 1 and 3 mph before setting the cruise speed.
Consumerwas traveling about 60mph onside streetandgas pedal got stuck without prior warning.gas pedal was all the way down to the floor. She had control of vehicle and hit guardrail. Consumerthought it wascruise control.vehicle was totaled. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
There are two problems with this 1995 ford taurus.the most serious is the sticking accelerator pedal.this occurred on a cold evening when the car was started and put in reverse.it stuck to the floor and was remedied only when the key was turned off to stop the car.the second problem is the noisy and inaccurated speedometer which has been replaced twice.
While driving about 65 mph on the highway and without warningthe vehicle suddenly accelerated into traffic.the above statement is correct.per follow-up correspondence and resulting conversation with the consumer 11/18/03 the last three sentences of the narrative as written were incorrect and were deleted as requested by the consumer.
While in a parking lot consumer was trying to slow down, but instead stepped on gas and brake pedal at same time because pedals were so close together. Contacted dealer. Attempting to park the vehicle, vehicle accelerated and consumer unable to maintain control crashed into a wall, injuring himself and damaging other parts of the vehicle.consumer has had previous problems with the accelerator and brake pedal.once before consumer was parking the car and had to keep foot all the way down on the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop.*jg
Vehicle stopped accelerating while driving on the highway on a hot day.the driver was forced to pull over to the shoulder. There were no injuries or fatalities. After 15 minutes the vehicle could be restarted and was taken to the dealer.the dealer didn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. Consumer purchased another vehicle and used the taurus for local use. On another occasion when the consumer accelerated the vehicle lunged forward while in a parking garage. *ph *nlm
Upon applyingaccelerator pedal from a stop position vehicle suddenly accelerated, and forcefullytook off. Consumer was able to shift into neutral to prevent a vehicle crash.dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found wrong.please feelfree to provide any further details on this matter .
Initial throttle engagement extremely difficult to break when cold.
Consumer states as she was entering parking lot all of a sudden the accelerator became stuck resulting in vehicle crashing into a brick wall causing vehicle to be totaled, there is a recall regarding throttle linkages and control, 97v025.
The first speedometer/accelerator cable was replaced under warranty, free of charge.the second one has now broken and needs to be replaced with a third one.the car is not that old.
Upon entering oncoming traffic driver went to accelerate and the pedal went completely to the floor and there was no movement ofvehicle.when vehicle was towed to a repair shop the accelerator cable was found to bebroken.vehicle was repaired by the body shop.
Upon attempting to enter oncoming traffic accelerator pedal was depressed and there was no movement consumer contacted the dealer, dealer stated that accelerator cable was broken. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle accelerates and decelerates on its own, dealer cannot find problem.tt
Car died in parking lot.after about 7 attempts, car started on its own.car idled rough and was emitting white exhaust and on way home.put car into park at each stop light to keep it from dying.noticed a smell when got home.thought at first a battery or alternator problem.drove to dealer next day and they said that it was a faulty headgasket which blew the entire engine. Doing research on your website noticed quite a few of same complaints.a car this young with under 80,000 miles should not need entire engine replacement.would appreciate so much if an investigation was conducted.we bought car 1 1/2 year ago for 10,000 and can't afford this hefty of a repair, and it should not have had this problem.but others have had it too so i think it is investigation worthy.on a few of the complaints there was an invest #1e98080 and recall #98m01kaa listed....can you tell me what this means.there are only 4 recalls under the model and type and this # was not listed.if an invest. Was done in '98 i think they need to do another now because a lot of complaints came from this year or last year.manufacturer or dealer has not been very helpful and this is a very expensive repair for our new car.can you tell me where to find info on that recall #a few of the complaints said ford was aware of this, but no one has been helpful...thank you
Upon startingvehicle and placing it in reversevehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumer immediately shut the engine off to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
The vehicle was in park when it suddenly accelerated, causing a collision, and resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.
I have replaced the speed control cable one time, but did not solve problem.
While approaching an intersectionvehicle started to accelerate even with application of the brake pedal. Owner had to take key out of ignition in order to stop. Dealer has fixed problem.
While driving 65mphvehicle decelerated and stalled in traffic. Got vehicle started, went several miles, and it stalled again. Cause of problem unknown. Dealer contacted.
When turning ondefroster it smelled like something was burning. Dealer determined that compressor needed to be replaced. Same part was replaced in december 1998, and november 1999.
Air ventillation system emits strong odor which irritates lungs.
Air ventillation system emits strong odor which irritates lungs.
Defroster/defogger failed to operate properly.
Inaccurate temp gauge occures mostly in bright sunlight (gauge is 20 degrees below reported temp,this is even after driving 15+ miles or 20+ mins.)pressure test has been done on cooling sys.,no leaks,losing anti-freeze somewhere,have to add fluid occasionally.brand new tires,have 6,000 miles on them.vibration started after purchase,speeds above 65 mph. Balanced again, still vibrating above 65 mph.( dot number: 2242kprl tire size: msp2056592 )
Heater fan blower motor has an intermittent noise at different speeds.
Had a head bolt heater installed and oil changed 3 days prior to fire.never had a chance to use heater.car was warming up when fire occured.any ideas on possible causes?
Defective heater core caused coolant vapors to leak ontofront windshield, causingwindows to fog up andaffecting visibility. Vehicle had to be pulled over, and tried to clean coolant off the window. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer's cost.
Heater core failed due to overheating ofengine.dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving 50 mph the heater core failed, hot coolant started leaking intovehicle onpassenger's side compartment. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Engine and heater hose failed.nlm
To date, ford maintains this engine is not covered by "secret warranty"although it is the same defect as the 3.8l.persistent problem of leaking coolant.transmission is unreliable and unsafe.a/c clutch, compressor and water pump failed simultaneously.replaced heater hose following a/c repair due to continued leak.
Was driving vehicle when odor of anti-freeze came through air vents inside of vehicle.took to mechanicwho indicated possible heater core or head gaskets causing problem which is or could be reparable.meanwhile owner has to continually add anti-freeze to vehicle to prevent it from heating up.
Rear windshield seal failed.
Station wagon was parked in garage overnight and the rear hatch latch glass exploded. Tt
The vehicle had a crack in the windshield.the doors would not lock automatically as they should. *tcthe windshield wiper failed intermittently.the dome light failed.the transmission has been replaced twice.
Left rear passenger window shattered.
Rear windshield seal failed.
Outer tie rods gone bad at 80,000kmspeedometer jumps at 60,000kmfront power windows gone bad at 90,000kmi only have 96,000km on my 1995 ford taurus se its now 2009.
Exterior rear view mirrors are designed mounted to close to the vehicle's doors and are not large enough creating poor visibility. Mjs
The rear view mirror has fallen off twice, on one occasion it fell off while driving, hitting consumer on the shoulder.
Replaced shorted moon roof switch.
I am appauled at the amount of problems with the ford taurus that i purchased.i am currently without a car while i wait for the fuse in the radiator to be replaced ( which lead to the fan motor in the radiator and the radiator itself to be replaced as well). The first recall, which was the head gasket, took a total of three monthes to be repaired, three monthes i spent hitching rides. In the letter, each time they have promised me a rental car, and each time, no cars have been available, and if cars are available, they are not allowed to rent one to me because i am a college student who is not twenty one. I am deeply offended at the fact that the ford motor company can get away with making me pay twelve thousand dollars and i am still left walking on the side of i-75 on the coldest say of the year (head gasket incident). In summary, if a grocery store sells you bad bananas, you should get your money back. Thank you for taking the time to read my comments, and i hope others feel the same way. P.s. All of the above is factual and a joke.
Windshields crack at low impact forces.
The left front door window required an adjustment.*yd
Front window makes noise. *sd
A stress crack developed inwindshield due to a fault in structure. Windshield needs to be replaced. The catalytic converter failed causing rattling noise and was fixed.
Windshield cracked twice.
Windshield wipers not clearing windshield properly causing blurred vison through window when raining.nlm
Problem with steering was a real issue, after 3 pumps, dlr replaced rack & pump, fixed problem.wiper issue is infrequent, but scary; when in intermittant mode, the wipers sometimes stop wiping until i rotate the 'wiping speed knob'a few times to off & max.also sometimes they will not go down after i shut the wipers off, they will stay in the 'wipers on, but not wiping' position about 3 inches above the normal spot until the car dries out.then, as i am travelling down the road, they will go down fully.
Consumer states the wiper motor and wiper blades failed.(lawyer on behalf of client)
Windshield wipers not clearing windshield properly causing blurred vison through window when raining.nlm
While attempting to turn on the windshield wipers, consumer noticed that the wipers weren't working.
Windshieldwipers won't work on all speeds and sometimes quit, doesn't always park.
Consumer states the wiper motor and wiper blades failed.(lawyer on behalf of client)
Windshield wipers make grinding noise. *sd
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The contact owns a 1995 ford taurus.the contact stated that the hazard lights are wired incorrectly.he was on the side of the road when he discovered that both the hazard and turn signal lights were not working.the current and failure mileages were 106,000. Updated 4/2/08 the consumer stated in the icestorm wiper's iced up. Updated 04/02/08
Windshield wipers not clearing windshield properly causing blurred vison through window when raining.nlm
While driving, at approx. 45mph experienced windshield wiper failure, when wipers stopped working in rain storm.
Windshield fluid line clogs under normal highway driving. Please describe details.tt
When vehicle reaches about 50mph speedometer needle moves and bounces around speedometer. Windshieldwiper motor needs to be replaced.
The vehicle had a crack in the windshield.the doors would not lock automatically as they should. *tcthe windshield wiper failed intermittently.the dome light failed.the transmission has been replaced twice.
Consumer states the wiper motor and wiper blades failed.(lawyer on behalf of client)
Windshield wiper motor failed, replaced.
Consumer states the wiper motor and wiper blades failed.(lawyer on behalf of client)
Replaced shorted wiper switch.
Inaccurate temp gauge occures mostly in bright sunlight (gauge is 20 degrees below reported temp,this is even after driving 15+ miles or 20+ mins.)pressure test has been done on cooling sys.,no leaks,losing anti-freeze somewhere,have to add fluid occasionally.brand new tires,have 6,000 miles on them.vibration started after purchase,speeds above 65 mph. Balanced again, still vibrating above 65 mph.( dot number: 2242kprl tire size: msp2056592 )
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