Ford Taurus Sho loss of power problems

Filed Feb 15, 2008 · Engine · 54,000 miles · IL

Cam sprocket failure. This lead to the engine stopping and loss of power steering and power brakes.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Engine · 105,000 miles · NJ

1. Driving at city traffic speeds (25-30 MPH) in philadelphia. Car lost power and stalled. Upon restart would immediately stall when idle. 2. Would not stay running, towed to ford dealership 3. Informed by ford dealer that the camshafts were bent and I needed a replacement engine for $13,000.00.

Filed Sep 6, 2005 · Body · 187,585 miles · MD

While pulling away from a stop sign making a right turn the bolts for the engine subframe broke loose from the floor, the engine dropped. I lost engine power, steering and brake assist. Although there is a recall listed on the ford website #98s36 I did not receive a notice. The factory refused to assist in repairs costing me $1148.59 the dealer installed reinforcing patches in the floor and cut out the remaining bolts. I contacted ford and they stated there was no recall on my vehicle yet their website shows one for the bolts.

Filed Sep 5, 2005 · Engine · OH

There was a chain like ticking noise coming from the engine, I as a technician observed it to be a camshaft getting ready to fail, when it failed my pregnant wife was driving luckily on a side road where the vehicle had lost all power and making it nearly impossible to steer, now the 1997 sho just sits b/c I can not afford the expensive repairs! Especially with a baby on the way.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Engine · 94,440 miles · TX

On december 21, 2004 my 1997 ford taurus sho began making a ticking noise. Two days (and about 20 miles) later, the left exhaust camshaft sprocket failed, causing the car to stall and not restart. As a result of the sprocket slipping, the no. 5 cylinder's piston was cracked due to coming in contact with an open valve (this is an interference engine). 15,000 miles ago, the left intake camshaft sprocket failed, resulting in a $2900.00 repair bill from a ford dealership. Unable to afford the cost of such a repair at this time (not to mention unwilling to deal with the same ford customer service that wanted me to believe that this hardly ever happens and that I must have done something to cause it the first time), I opted to attempt the procedure myself. After finding and removing the faulty camshaft, I thought my problems were solved until I changed the spark plugs. The no. 5 cylinder plug was covered in oil, which means there is a bad piston/ring, and most likely valves. I am considering my options to repair or part the car out now. I believe this needs to be addressed immediately by ford due to the safety issues that will arise when this happens to someone on a freeway. The loss of power brakes and steering that are associated with a stalled engine could make it difficult to maneuver through traffic to a "safe" spot on the shoulder. There is quite a bit of information on this issue at www.v8sho.com (it's interesting to see so many registered failures without the acknowledgement of a problem by ford).

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Engine · 60 miles · MA

It is a known fact, to ford and their dealers, that the 1996 through 1999 ford taurus v8 sho have defective cam shafts. Why hasn't anthing been done to protect the driving public from this menace. Go to the following web page. *ak http://auto.com/industry/taurus24_20021024.htm my son was driving a 1999 ford taurus v8 sho when the camshaft failed causing the car to lose power steering and power brakes. Only by the grace of god he was not hurt. There are hundreds, more likely thousands of ford taurus v8 sho cars with dangerous camshaft defects.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Engine · 80,000 miles · ND · crash · 1 injury

The camshaft in my car failed and caused engine failure. It was a 1996 ford taurus sho. It caused a complete power loss around a corner and I was almost involed in a head on collision. This has been happening to many sho owners. The repair costs are running me $5000 dollars. This is nothing compared to what it could have done to my family. Please help this not happen again. Ford knows there is a problem. Some may not be as lucky as me.

Filed Jan 6, 2003 · Engine · 49,680 miles · PA

Camshast slipped and caused motor damage. I was in a parking lot so no safety issue. Have read thru www.v8sho.com this is a problem ford denies and think a recall is in order. It has happened to people while driving and they lost power steering and breaking causing a real safety issue

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Engine · TX

While traveling at the posted highway speed limit, the engine lost all power. Upon leaving the freeway and rolling to a stop. Vehicle was restarted but could only attain speeds of 5mph. Dealer claimed the exhaust camshaft sprocket lines were stripped, this was a pressed on assembly. Dt

Filed Jun 8, 2002 · Engine · OR

I am writing you now, one year after the fact, because I have learned there over 100 more sho owners with this same problem. My engine shut off with only a minute or two warning, lost all power, and I had to make an emergency stop off the side of the road (with my two babies on board). I was luckily on a rural road in the country, if I were on a highway, freeway, or more traveled area, I know I would have been hit. I am very concerned about the safety of those out there who are driving the same make and model car. We have already contacted ford many times, and they are not listening. Please help.