I was informed by the ford dealeership the complete engine replacement was the direct result of the two head-gasket failures. I reasearched this problem on the internet/yahoo. I was surprised to learn this was a common problem for fords 90-96 3.8l engine. Ford currently has a program for 94-96 3.8l engines and a secret warrenty for the 93 3.8 l engine. However it has no program for the same failures in the 1992 engine.
1992 Ford Taurus: engine failure
6 of the 680 complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Head gasket blown. Engine needs to be replaced.
Engine blew the head gasket, causing car to overheat. Vehicle isn't working. Dealership told consumer it would cost him $4,000 to repair.
Engine failure due to blown engine head gasket. Local garages seemed to indicate that this was a common failure on this make and model (3.8l v6).
Vehicle brakes failed at 45,000 and 72,000 miles, due to seized rear calipers.
Left front caliper seized, causing premature disc pad failure/scoring of rotors, also rust appears in brake reservoir.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- 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. tt
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. ak
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. yc
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. tt
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat. yc
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- Risk
- This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1992 Ford Taurus engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1992 Ford Taurus?
6 of 680 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford Taurus?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Ford Taurus
Stalling 42Transmission failure 39Wipers 25Overheating 20No deployment 19Fire or smoke 19Ball joint 18Coil spring 15Sudden acceleration 12ABS 11Seat belt 11Tire blowout 11Adaptive cruise 10Airbag light 10Jerking 8Check engine light 7Slipping 7Grinding brakes 6Harsh shifting 6Brake failure 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5Won't start 5
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