1990 Ford Taurus engine problems

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Engine, Steering · KS

Consumer stated that the engine components fell onto the steering mechanism, making it very hard to steer. The vehicle had to be towed.

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Engine · PA

Consumer states that the car stalls, the power steering and the brakes are lost, almost causing several accidents.

Filed Feb 20, 2002 · Engine · NJ

Vehicle stalls in traffic since 50,000 miles.

Filed Jan 27, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · TN

This car has had a lot of work done to it.it never works right. It has had overheating problems,there has been over 5000.00 put towards it to fix &it is still doing the same thing.I have taken it to over 5 mechanics in the past 7 months also the heater has never worked the dashboard has been taken out several times to fix. I think this car is a lemon!!!!!!!!!I will never purchase a ford again. The money I have spent on this car should have been used as a down payment on another one.definately a lemon.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · FL

Consumer states vehicle stalls while idling and while in motion, after vehicle was towed to dealer, it would restart.

Filed Sep 7, 2001 · Engine · CT

While driving vehicle, it stalled, and everything cut off. No accidents or injuries so far.*ak

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · ID

Vehicle stalls on highway and while pulling away from a stop. Engine check and battery lights come on as a warning signs. Vehicle loses all steering and brakes when it stalls. Manufacturer is doing nothing at this time to remedy situation. *ak consumer states battery was checked and found to be in good condition, however both the battery and engine lights still illuminate, consumer has spent over 1000 dollars in repairs, and vehicle still is not remedied.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Engine, Seat belts · WA

Transmission can't take hills, transmission has to bare down going up hill, and transmission fluid leaks around main seal. This will bleed transmission dry. Consumer had it towed to a transmission company, and had it rebuilt at owner's expense. Then 6 months later, tranmission fluid is leaking out again.*ak consumer states there is a loss of heat and air conditioner. Windhshield wipers work poorly. Driver seatbelt is defective. Engine light comes on.

Filed Jan 24, 2001 · Engine · CA

Head gasket failed and allowed coolant into cylinder #4 which resulted in overheating, timing cover erroded causing the crankcase coolant to become comtaminated.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Engine · CA

While driving on a hot day engine will stall without a prior warning. Consumer will have to stop vehicle, and let engine cool off. Then, restart vehicle again.