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).
1992 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Front engine mount bolts found loose by an independent repair shop. Seeking information weather this normal or not, can the federal safety agency help with that information.
Three auto parts and 6 mechanics have told me that this is a common problem with that engine
When driving at any speed there is virbation within the steering wheel, and when coming to a stop vehicle vibrates due to broken motor mounts. Also, there is an oil leak.
No summary.
Motor mounts fell out, causing the engine to jump and damage the rod/radiator and cv boot. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Fire started within the engine compartment of the vehicle on the driver side, cause unknown. Please give any further details. Mjs
While driving at 55 MPH engine motor mounts broke, causing engine to shift forwards and backwards, damaging the coolant system, and vehicle overheated.
Engine block molding unevenly resulting in leakage. Mjs
While driving motor mounts broke, causing the cruise control cable to break which cause vehicle to acclerate. The occupant had to place the vehicle in neutral to stop. Please provide further information. And VIN#.
Front engine mount bolts broke off. Dealer not aware of the problem. Repairwork done by replacing bolts, also, replaced radiator. Provide further information.
Both front engine mounts broke. Consumer believed this condition is due to defective parts by manufacturer. Vehicle only has 333,000 miles of wear. Can the federal safety agency provide help or additional information.
While in a parking lot motor mount bolts fell out. Had to shift into drive & engine would jump up & damage the rod. Also, heater & radiator hoses were damaged, as well as also cv boot & accelerator link were bent. Had problems before this with motor mounts. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Engine mount failure discovered by servicing dealer (dreager ford, georgetown tx) while diagnosing transmission uncommanded gearchange problem. Problem was reported to ford motor customer hotline but they refused dto acknowledge that the mount failure is a manufacturing defect. They state that they will not pay for the repair as the car is out of warrenty/has more than 60,000 miles.
Front motor mounts have failed 4 times. Symptom is poor response to acceleration and transmision not shifting properly.
While making a stop at a red light vehicle would stall without any indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Front motor mounts broke. Dealer has been contacted.
Engine gaskets were defective, and engine would overheat. Dealer contacted and vehicle did not comply to any recall. Repairwork done at owner expense.
Head gasket failed producing fluctuation in temperature, and clouds of smoke to come from the tailpipe.
Vehicle recall 98v‑323 on the body mounts does not include the motor mounts which have broken. Mjs
When driving at any speed the vehicle is virbating due to the front and back motor mounts breaking. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Motor mounts have failed on the vehicle, however not covered under recall 98v‑323. Mjs
This could cause an accident because you can not accelerate on the road
When vehicle is warmed up & would start to turn steering wheel, it would make grinding noises in the right front. Sounds like metal to metal. Taken to dealer several times. Had both struts, tie rods, oxygen sensors replaced. Noise still exists. Mechanic could not locate problem.
Oil pan rusted and leaked oil.
Recall denied for front and rear subframe mounts, motor mounts failed. (campaign# 98s36)
Motor mounts broke causing the engine to shift. Please give any further details.
Motor mounts replaced prior to recall. (98v‑323)
The right motor mount broke, causing the engine to jump and hit the hood while driving. Common problem. Please provide further information.
Motor mounts failed prior to recall. (93v‑106)
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