While driving at 30 MPH without prior warning the engine head gasket blew out and the motor mounts are broke and needed to be replaced. Worn out front axle, and A/C o-rings leak.
1991 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Was driving at 40 MPH, when car clunked to a stop. The car then immediately accelerated to 80 MPH and brakes would not work. Had to pull off the road and throw car into park to stop car. According to ford dealership, the front right motor mount snapped. This caused the motor to lift up into the hood, severing the throttle cable and radiator hoses. According to dealer, motor mounts commonly go bad and are part of normal yearly maintenance checks. Funny that the pamphlet that ford puts out on reccommended yearly maintenance doesn't mention this anywhere. The dealer also said that this was not related to the recent recall on engine mounts and would not be covered. Repairs were done including the recall, insurance covered part. Dealer refused to give itemized repair ticket to customer and gave no proof that recall work was done. Now the power steering pump is leaking. Dealer said was old leak and not caused by event. Never had a leak before. If I had been driving at a higher speed, or even in a school zone at the time, it would have been more difficult to stop. The dealer that did the repairs is family auto ford; 6105 e. 38th st.; indianapolis, in 46226; ph. 317‑545‑8551. Service advisor, benjamin bell was very rude and uncooperative to both us and the insurance company and a complaint is filed with ford. When we questioned the repairs, we did not get far, and were bluntly told that it was all caused by us not doing the proper maintenance check. He said motor mounts commonly go out with no warning at all.
Motor mounts replaced, replacement mounts became loose causing damage to the power steering and excessive wear to struts.
Engine mounts failed on two occasions. First time was within 18,000, and second time at approximately 48,000 . Consumer believed this was a manufacturer's defect, and needed to be looked into. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
My motor mounts, tie rods, and cv boots went bad. The motor mounts and tie rods I feel went out way to soon for any car. This car was given tlc before I had it b/c it was my grandma's. My passenger side door locks are working improperly. They are extremely hard to open with fingers. You have to pull the door handle from the inside usually to get it.
98s36. Consumer states the vehicle being repaired and dealer states the engine mounts are not related to recall. Engine is tilted. Repairwork is not covered in recall. Repairs at owners expense. Problem still exist. Provide further information...
Driving at 40 MPH. Loud clunking noise from front of car. Car immediately increased speed to 80 MPH. Brakes failed. Car stopped only by throwing into park. According to dealer, right rear motor mount snapped, tilting engine forward, severing throttle cable. Motor also lifted up hood resulting in severely dented hood. In process of lifting into hood, also severed radiator hoses. Told by dealer that motor mounts commonly fail with no warning to driver. I was lucky that I could stop the vehicle without any injuries to myself or anyone else. Had this failure occurred on a highway at a higher speed, I would not have been able to stop.
Original transmission was fixed 3 times and then finally replaced, all under warranty. The replacement transmission lasted about 70000 miles, and then has had the same types of problems, and has been replaced. The front right motor mount broke several times and continually the top bolt vibrates loose. The mount has just been replaced again. The front wheel rotors continually go bad, and have to be replaced, especially the right one.
The consumer noticed smoke in the passenger's compartment. When consumer pulled over to check the engine it was an fire at the top of driver,s side of the engine, cause unknown. Dealer has not been contacted.
I have failed to understand why all I have had with my vehicle was problems till this day.
Motor mounts failed as well as the axles as a direct result of recall on subframes, causing difficult steering.
When stepping down on gas pedal the motor raises up in front and rolls backwards. Motor mounts are liquid filled and have a defect. Dealer contacted, replaced new bolt. Repairs would be at owner's expense due to no warranty. *ak.et.
Vehicle recall for rear subframe mount, repair work completed but failed again and consumer paid for second repair.
Engine head gasket blew out while driving on the highway at approx. 60 MPH. Dealer notified and informed consumer that 1994 and 1995 vehicles were under recall. Manufacturer notified and informed consumer that no recall was done on those vehicles.
Motor mounts and body mounts continually coming out.
When driving lost all power and there was a leakage coming from the transmission. The vehicle shut down, causing another vehicle to almost hit the consumer due to the hesitation. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Upper bolt on the front motor mount fell out. Motor mount was replaced. Also, owns a 1992 ford taurus that exhibits a similar problem. In addition, came across the same complaint on numerous web sites. *ak thank you
Windshield resealed/power window repaired/multi-function switch/transmission/steering linkage/ water pump/thermostat/fan/alternator and air conditioner compressor replaced.
Engine brace is bolted and not welded. The bolts rusted out, and the engine and transmission fell to the ground. Ford motor co. Is unaware of the problem, transmission shop is aware of the problem.
While driving the engine dropped from vehicle due to rusted engine mounts. Manufacturer has been notified.
This could have resulted in injury had I been unable to pull over on the busy freeway that I was on.
Had taken vehicle to dealer. Was informed that motor mounts were cracked & broken & needed replacing. Motor mounts need replacing again for same problem. Had to replace axles, front disc brakes rotors & cv boots. Replaced also, according to mechanic.
Motor mounts failed due to rust.
Aluminum engine piston ring cracked/replaced. Rear subframe mounts failed due to corrosion , causing engine/transmission to fall down prior to/after recall repairs. In addition, radiator had holes in the plastic/transmission malfunctioned/front end has been welded so fa rout of line that welds had to be broken to correct misalignment/windshield wipers failed to clean windows/ront headlights went out and rea rlights failed. (93v‑106.002).
Transmission failed.
Engine gasket failure.
Engine motor mounts failed twice.
Body mounts failed causing engine and transmission to fall on steering mechanism. Recall on other taurus models however consumer's vehicle not applicable.
Radiator had a hole in the plastic, non repairable , replaced and installed.
Motor mounts broke, causing the vehicle to jerk when the vehicle accelerates. Owner took vehicle into the dealer for inspection .
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