1992 Ford Taurus engine problems

Filed May 1, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 137,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford taurus. While driving 45 MPH, the rear mounting attachment for the engine cradle deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle. The failure was caused by road salt, debris, and other natural materials. The contact noticed that the failure could cause major safety hazards. If the engine cradle is not supported, a loss of steering and a crash may occur. He was able to successfully drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer provided him with a reassembly kit, as if the failure were common. The failure mileage was 137,000. Updated 5/19/08

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · CA

Coolant leaking into head gasket and piston/cylinders causing engine to vapor lock and freeze. We bought a $900 extended warranty on this vehicle, and we had to pay a $95.00 diagnostic fee to see what was wrong, hansel ford in santa rosa, california says that warranty will now only cover specific parts of the engine and not all of the engine as described in extended warranty, we bought the estate warranty from the dealership in case something like this happened. We have now no money to pay for the cost of the repair that we thought was covered under the extended warranty, and basically have no recourse except to either tow the vehicle from hansel ford in santa rosa to our place of residence in santa rosa, and or sell/ot towed to a junk yard because said warranty is of no use. We have had the vehicle a little more than 1 year. Have put approximately 10,000 miles on the vehicle, which the warranty states car is still under because its 36,000 miles or 3 years which we come well under that. If dealers would be held more liable, as well as the ford motor company, they would probably back their products (cars,trucks etc. Better.)

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 101,377 miles · OR

Ignition module failed in june, 2001 at 101,377 miles and now again it has failed at 113,000 miles. The first time the car just wouldn't start in front of a building, the second time at a city intersection at midnight. In checking with ford corp and the local ford dealer they have no heat deflector, insulator or kit to move the ignition module from its location just above the engine at the base of the distribtor. Now I feel my car is unsafe to drive and no one will even offer a solution. Do I need to file a lawsuit for the blue book value of my car against ford?

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NY

The engine stalls at idle and at a stop hot or cold numerous attempts by mechanics did not help this car is a lemon they are not kidding ford does stand for fix or repair daily. Signed never will buy a ford again

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · NY

Head gasket/ transmission failure

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Engine · 72,000 miles · OH

When the vehicle idles a thumping noise is produced.

Filed Nov 2, 2003 · Engine · PA

I own a 92 ford taurus wagon left to me by my now-deceased father. He had a recall done 3-99 for the motor mount recall done. My father passed away 12-99. Since that time I have had a continuing problem with this motor mount. It is now broken again. Is there any way this problem can be rectified. Thanks.

Filed Sep 24, 2003 · Engine · NC

Engine mounts broke. Independent shop will replaced. Please provide further information.

Filed May 31, 2003 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

Engine had head gasket/head cracking problems. Air conditioning replaced twice. The exhaust system repaired twice as a result of the head gasket problems. The check engine light came on constantly.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · DC

Consumer is against ford motor company. The consumer stated ford makes faulty cars and his car is one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage. The vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled. *jb nar 1/22/2003