Motor mounts rusted. A recall has been issued; however, the coverage period has been exceeded. Manufacturer has been notified.
1992 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Engine head gaskets blew out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. Dealer has been notified. *ak brake system totally rebuilt at 52,453, motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced at 35,771, transmission rebuilt at 62,188 miles.
My air conditioner went out (entire system) just after having it a year, I then proceeded to have to have the transmission replaced, along with many many other small parts, such as idler pully, water pump, etc, all before my extended warranty was up. Just after my extended warranty was up at 80,000 miles I had to replace my radiator. My engine was babied, my husband changed the oil faithfully every 2500 miles, changed air filters, flushed the transmission, anything to maintain the vehicle, because by this time I was traveling far to work everyday, (35miles 1 way), so I have put a lot of highway miles on it, then without warning the headgasket blew, sending antifreeze into the engine. If I had known about the problems they were having, I would have had it taken care of, since I didn't I missed a lot of work and had to buy a new car, since the expense of repair wasnt worth it. This car has been a complete lemon, and I have the $6000 worth of warranty work as proof, plus the engine blowing.
First repair on 2-99 at 50,000 miles at consumers cost. No safety defect listed within summary.
Engine head gasket blew out without warning. Also, engine block may be cracked.
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.
Head gaskets blown and the front timing cover gasket leaking coolant. Coolant mixed with oil requiring $2429.54 dollars to repair damage to engine. According to USA today article dated, april 27, 2000, titled "ford extends warranty on some v-6 engines" the 3.8l engines in ford taurus's and other ford models have had premature head gasket failures allowing coolant to enter the engine. Ford agreed to fix these cars with the 3.8l engines from 1995 on but earlier taurus's with the same 3.8l engine, such as my car had premature failures. The head gasket in my 1992 taurus (3.8l) blew it's head gasket at 87,595 miles, well before the expected 120,000 indicated in the press. I expect ford motor co. To recall these engines or reimburse me for this unnecessary expense.
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.
Engine head gasket failed,causing loss of coolant into engine. Car had mileage of 70, 053. This is a common problem with 3.8l engine. Ford is extending warranty on later year models, but problem existed prior to 1994. I had the service performed by local garage and asked ford for reimbursement but they refused. Numerous findings on the internet indicate that this problem is very frequent after 65,000 miles.
In 1999 my car overheated due to the headgaskets. Now, in april of 2000 it has happened again. Ford is not stepping up to handle what is obviously a wide spread defect in several of their cars.
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Ford is recalling the 1994-1995 models with this engine for this problen, this defect is also found on the 1992-1993 models with this engine why doesnt ford recall these models. They are defective as well? No safety defect listed in the summary.
The odor also appears when the car is first started and when it sits awhile.
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Failure in head gaskets, total loss of engine. Cost to replace $4200.
Engine head gaskets blew out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. Dealer has been notified.
Transmission failed. Yh
I have owned 1989 and 1992 taurus's and they have both experienced head gasket failures. This appears to be a common problem of the 3.8l v6 engine.
While the vehicle was parked could hear noise coming from the engine. Head gasket blew up, and vehicle had to be towed to repair shop.
For several months prior to the head gasket failure I noticed a odor of antifreeze, and I had to add a little antifreeze about once a week.I had the car checked at bill marsh ford on 4/28/99 when it had 90,350 miles on it. I was told the timing case cover was leaking. I had this repaired at another garage within one week.in november I again smelled antifreeze and had the car checked at a local garage on 1/3/2000 where it was definitley diagnosed as a head gasket problem. I had the head gasket replaced and the motor rebuilt at auto boys in january 2000.it cost me $2,041.34.
Our 1992 ford taurus 3.8 engine had head gasket problems. We had them repaired without any success of having a decent running car again. Our car still does not run properly and has continuous problems with the engine. We have taken it into dahl ford in la crosse and they had it an entire week and still they could not find out why my engine does not run smoothly since the head gaskets were replaced. We are not happy with the 3.8 engine at all. We feel this engine (with only 48,000 miles on it) should not have blown. We now have 80,000 on the car and it is 8 years old. The engine is still bad.
Vehicle experiencing problem with oil leakages. Dealer notified, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Repairs made at consumer's cost.
Both head gaskets failed. Yh
Engine head gaskets wore out, causing leaks into the engine compartment, and wear on the engine. Engine has been replaced once before because of this problem. Dealer has been contacted.
Head gasket blown. Engine needs to be replaced.
#4 cylinder combustion chamber coolant leak. Diagnosed as cylinder head gasket failure as covered in 3-3-98 technical servcice bulletin 98-4-9 with actin tobe installation of revised head gaketand bolts which provieimproved sealing capacity and higher clamping force between cylinder head and block on l988-95 taurus withinstallation of f5pz.
1st incident: on our about june12,1996 heard clunking sound. Took vehicle to walker ford 17556 us 19 n., clearwater, fl33764. They determined engine mount had broken (27588 miles) replaced for $177.80. 2nd incident: august 28,1999. Driving east on drew taking vehicle to dealer for repair. Noise became so great turned vehicle around to return short distance home to call tow truck. Stopped for light car stalled. Started car, was very weak. Turned inti parking lot on my immediate right. The motor mounts broke trowing engine into the hood and bending the linkage causing the engine to rev to 5000rpm . Car was headed toward building. Turned engine off and stopped the vehicle. The estimated cost to repair the vehicle is $525.00 remount engine. $1400 repair A/C unit. $982 replace hood. $400.00 additional repairs. If someone less experienced then myself they would have driven into the building. Had this happened to me on the interstate it would have been a life threatening situation.
Combustion chamber leak in #4 cylinder. Coolant in #4 cyllinder and crankcase. Repair cost quoted $1200. If engine needs to be repaired/replaced $4586.
Engine blew the head gasket, causing car to overheat. Vehicle isn't working. Dealership told consumer it would cost him $4,000 to repair.
Premature engine head gasket failure, is class action legal action available?
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