1992 Ford Taurus: sudden loss of power

5 of the 680 complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
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

Sudden loss of power by model year

2016
2
2015
10
2014
11
2013
65
2012
6
2011
8
2010
19
2009
3
2008
7
2007
3
2006
3
2005
4
2004
4
2003
20
2002
6
2001
10
2000
10
1999
13
1998
4
1997
24
1996
27
1995
16
1994
7
1993
19
1992
5
1991
9
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Vacuum braking power assist has broken 3 times, resulting in loss of power braking. Manual braking is next to impossible.

Filed May 4, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · CA · fire

While driving stepped on the accelerator and vehicle lost stopping power. Also, smoke was coming from the front, and vehicle caught on fire after stopping (just before losing power the engine check light flashed on and off). *ak.et.

Filed Nov 22, 1996 · Steering · VA

Belt tensioner failed, causing loss of power.

Filed Apr 12, 1996 · Steering · PA

Driver experienced total loss of power steering while driving.

Filed Dec 6, 1995 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

While driving, lost engine power; difficult steering/braking; low speed; wire that supplies power to eec/fuel pump broke. Tt

Service bulletins that may apply

Jan 21, 2002 Service bulletinSome engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
Jun 25, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
Sep 6, 1999 Service bulletinService tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
May 3, 1999 Service bulletinFord motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
Nov 23, 1998 Service bulletinMass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
Apr 13, 1998 Service bulletinA new silicone gasket and sealant
Mar 30, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
Mar 2, 1998 Service bulletinConcerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported February 25, 1997 · 75,200 vehicles affected

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 loss of power

Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1992 Ford Taurus?

5 of 680 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus (1%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2013.

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.

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