Check engine lights came on stayed on. Air bag light came on flashes 9 times pauses and then flashes 9 times repeats. Cruise control stops working.
1990 Ford Taurus: check engine light
5 of the 381 complaints about the 1990 Ford Taurus describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
While driving at 50 MPH check engine light comes on and the engine completely dies out. Vehicle had to be taken to a mechanic. The mechanic put it on a testing machine and it was the electronic ignition coil and the distributor were fried. Also they contacted the dealer ,and they said it was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty.
'check engine' warning light comes on periodically.
Service bulletins that may apply
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat
- Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1990 Ford Taurus check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 1990 Ford Taurus?
5 of 381 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Taurus (1%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1990 Ford Taurus
Stalling 23Ball joint 18Fire or smoke 14Seat belt 13Transmission failure 13Wipers 12Power steering loss 11No deployment 10Airbag light 9Sudden acceleration 8Harsh shifting 6Overheating 5
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