Ford Taurus Sho stalling problems

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 Mar 28, 2005 · Engine · 89,515 miles · MA

While driving the engine produces a ticking noise. Dealer states the cam shaft position sensor has malfunctioned. Consumer is concerned that the vehicle will shut down while in motion.

Filed Mar 9, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · IL

Vehicle stalled while driving. This almost resulted in rear end collisions. Dealership replaced the crank shaft sensor, fuel pump, timing belt, and some wires, but the failure recurred. Consumer was restrained from driving this vehicle because it was unsafe.

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 Jun 18, 2004 · Engine · VA

Consumer noticed that while engine was idling vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle and returned to normal driving.

Filed Dec 5, 2003 · Engine · 72,000 miles · MI

Engine abruptly shut down at 30-40 MPH. Vehicle can be started, but engine stalled within 2-3 seconds after shifting out of park gear. Inspection by the dealer next afternoon points to damaged crank shaft as the cause.

Filed Sep 24, 2003 · Electrical · MI

While driving at highway speed vehicle stalls without warning.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Engine · MA

The car died while driving on a major highway and after avoiding traffic and coasting off of the highway was towed to the local ford dealership. Their diagnosis is that the splines on the camshaft gear of the intake camshaft on the rear cylinder head are stripped and the splines on the exhaust camshaft are in poor condition. Estimated cost of repair $4500 - $5000. The car currently has approximately 68k miles on it.

Filed Nov 15, 2001 · Engine · IL

While driving 55 MPH heard a ticking sound. Shortly afterwards engine check light came on, and vehicle stalled. Dealer replaced a broken camshaft.

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Electrical · CT

The vehicle has had continual problems with stalling, several repairs completed at the dealership to try to rectify the stalling, however all have failed, the dealership has identified the problem as being the ignition module, the vehicle has not been repaired yet due the parts being on national backorder.