Ignition module failed in june, 2001 at 101,377 miles and now again it has failed at 113,000 miles. The first time the car just wouldn't start in front of a building, the second time at a city intersection at midnight. In checking with ford corp and the local ford dealer they have no heat deflector, insulator or kit to move the ignition module from its location just above the engine at the base of the distribtor. Now I feel my car is unsafe to drive and no one will even offer a solution. Do I need to file a lawsuit for the blue book value of my car against ford?
1992 Ford Taurus: won't start
5 of the 680 complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus describe won't start.
- 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
Won't start by model year
What owners say
While attempting to start vehicle engine would not turn over and start. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that head gasket needed to be replaced. *ak
Ignition switch spins freely and the key will not go into ignition easily, when the key finally fits the car will not start, vehicle stalling has been occurring.
After sitting overnight the vehicle will not start, put the key in the ignition and the key would not turn. Please describe in detail.
The car wouldn't start . Took to dealer can't find problem , please describe .
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
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat
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 won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 1992 Ford Taurus?
5 of 680 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus (1%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
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 6Engine failure 6Harsh shifting 6Brake failure 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5
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