1992 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving

42 of the 680 complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 42
of this car's complaints: 6%
recalls: 1

Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2018
2
2017
1
2016
2
2015
35
2014
28
2013
55
2012
4
2011
17
2010
26
2009
10
2008
11
2007
7
2006
10
2005
16
2004
12
2003
59
2002
14
2001
22
2000
57
1999
21
1998
9
1997
33
1996
57
1995
73
1994
62
1993
87
1992
42
1991
19
1990
23

What owners say

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 Sep 22, 2003 · Electrical · 137,210 miles · CT

The vehicle stalled all around town but not on the highway. *ph the stalling occurred daily. Number of failures were too numerous to count. *scc possible ignition problems.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Brakes · CA · crash · 2 injuries

While driving about 65 MPH on the highway applying the brake the pedal went all the way down to the floor. This caused the vehicle to stall and another vehicle hit the consumer from behind. The driver and passenger was transported by ambulance. There were no fatalities. Please provide details.

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

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Engine · CA

Engine would crank over but not start---vehicle stalls at times when coming to a stop

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Engine · MA

Intermittently vehicle stalls/slowing for a stop. No prior warning appears on dashboard before stalling. Vehicle will restart. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Engine · IL

Intermittent problem with engine stalling and starting. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Engine · CA

Vehicle stalls at any time/ any speed. Dealer is not able to remedy the problem.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Electrical · CT

Car stalls without warning. I noticed the problem was published stating the ignition system was faulty.

Filed Nov 6, 2001 · Engine · IN

Vehicle has stalled numerous times/ at any speed. Mechanic unable to remedy problem.

Filed Oct 31, 2001 · Engine · MA

Engine light on the instrument panel will illuminate, and engine will stall unexpectedly. Dealership has examined vehicle and could not reproduce the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Electrical · SC

Fuses kept blowing and vehicle would stall while driving, contacted dealer, and dealer stated electrical system burned out.*ak

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. tt
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. ak
Apr 13, 1998 Service bulletinA new silicone gasket and sealant. yc
Mar 30, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. tt
Mar 2, 1998 Service bulletinConcerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat. yc

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 stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1992 Ford Taurus?

42 of 680 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus (6%) mention engine stalls while driving. 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.

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