Car after being driven for approximately 15 to minutes would not restart. As of today 4/19/2000 has been taken back to dealer 5 times for same problems.
1993 Ford Taurus electrical complaints
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Car will not start again after being driven for about 15 minutes, have not even made first payment yet. Has happened four times, been back to dealership twice now since march 21, 2000.
Thermostat stuck, blew out the head gasket, and warped the engine head. No warning lights came on, white smoke started coming from the back. Mechanic said it was head gasket. On june 23, 19 99 , power relay was replaced, and currently went out again, causing the car not to start. Also brakes malfunctioned, resulting in extended stopping distance.
Headlights flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker. *ak.et.
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Starter failed. Nlm
While driving 30-40 MPH had a direct frontal impact, and driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant who sustained injuries because of the crash. Manufacturer nor insurance company have inspected vehicle. No prior problems with airbag system. *ak vehicle has experienced several engine related problems, the timing cover gasket was replaced and the engine was replaced, after the engine was replaced there were still continuous problems with the engine, the heater hose was replaced, the engine began to stall, and the tensioner pulley and belt were replaced. The transmission was replaced. The battery was replaced. The turbine shaft speed sensor was replaced.
Where do I start, this car has been a money pit from day one! The brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes. We discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose. We decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator. We took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford. We have since replaced the heater hose and water pump. We are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon. We had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working. We've had the brakes complely fixed, three times. We have had the oxygen sensors replaced. The airconditioner will not work, we were told that we need a new compressor and clutch. There is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges. One of the back windows will not work. The molding around said window does not fit properly. The power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine. When we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear. The current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire. The transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's. The fog lights sometimes fail. The lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out. The check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration. The door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times. If we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle. We cannot afford all of these costly repairs! *
This is the second time the multifunction switch has been replaced. The first time was under warranty at 23,000 miles on 7/23/1996. This switch operates the high beams, windshield wipers and turn signals. Winshield wiper motor also needs to be replaced. Front swaybar links also replaced at 71,000 when noticed a buckling sound when driving over road irregularities. I understand from other taurus owners that the front suspension is a weakness.
Electrical wires made contact, blew fuse and fuel pump. Possible fire hazard. Fracture fuel tank support could result in dropped tank while in motion. Explosion hazard
While driving at 40 MPH and without prior warning vehicle shut down. Also, consumer had a problem with the alternator, and thinks problem has returned. *ak
Was driving 65mph when vehicle suddenly stopped for no reason. Has happened at least 5 times. Been to dealer & placed on diagnostic machine. Informed computer chip or fuel pump at fault & had malfunctioned. Quoted price for fuel pump.
Since october 1995 my taurus has irregular function of the fuel and/or ignition systems which cause the vehicle to stall intermittently, usually during hot weather. The "check engine" light comes on and the engine just stops. Of course, I lose the power steering and brakes while the vehicle is in motion. This stalling, which is similar to a "vapor lock" problem usually occurs at slow speeds in traffic. Accelerating from a traffic light or stop sign, idling through a parking lot, and slowing down to turn right or left have all brought on this unsafe situation many times. 100+ episodes is a very low estimate of the times my car has been disabled in traffic until I can change gears to neutral and restart the engine. I have had the vehicle out of service and examined at riverside ford and parker automotive in macon, georgia with the same complaint in these months: october 1995, june, july and august 1996, july 1997, june, july, august and october 1998, july and august 1999. Do you see the hot weather pattern? We have replaced the mass airflow sensor assembly, the mlp sensor, the air meter and the fuel pump. The vehicle has been tuned up twice and had the fuel injectors cleaned. I use only 89 octane or premium from a variety of gasoline vendors. The vehicle also had failures of the front motor mount and the air conditioning system. I checked every item of the alldata disc and asked my mechanics to evaluate each possibility. On the last visit to riverside ford in july 1999, when I complained that intermittent stalling continued just a few months after I paid them for a new fuel pump, the service manager suggested my problems were due to a deteriorating head gasket. I obtained a second opinion from parker and an reasonably certain that is not the problem. I believe the intermittent stalling is a manufacturing defect which impairs safety of the vehicle, has cost me more than $1,000 in unsuccessful repair attempts, and which ford should correct now.
Starter failed. Mjs
Ignition lock cylinder jammed while vehicle was being started. Nlm
Had turned ignition switch off & vehicle failed to shutdown or turn off. Can remove key & the shift lever can be moved.
Alternator failed- replaced alternator was a remanufactured part but not informed by dealer and charged as new.
Car will start and run, but no other electrical components will operate. Key will come out of ignition switch while car is still running.
Speed control repaired. Mjs
Vehicle stalling due to possible failure of the thick film ignition module. Mjs
Possible ignition switch short caused vehicle to catch fire while parked with key in the ignition switch(off). Nlm
The front struts growled when turning, repairs were done.
A pin in the ignition came loose. When vehicle is shut off and key is removed, engine continues to run. Mechanic repaired the vehicle.
Key gets stuck in switch and switch moves without key. Oil leak coming from head area . Engine check light comes on at 65 MPH then goes out when you slow down to 55 MPH. Front end seems loose when you hit small holes in roadway.
Horn does not work when applied. Dealer has been cotacted.
Experiencing multiple shorts, damaging several components due to burning wires.
Starter wire attached to starter keeps falling off..first time I was on a highway and my guarding angel was with me and I coasted off the highway and got help. All the other times I would get in the car and it would not start. A tow truck driver took pity on me and told me what the problem was and now I can get under the car and plug it in my self. I have taken it to a mechanic several times. They of course never told me how to fix it. I believe this is a design problem. Second issue is the head gasket. Dealer diagnosed the problem, getting 2nd opinion since I had it replaced in jan 1997. Dealer said it was under warranty under mprogram 98m1 as of dec 1998. Ford customer service said dealer was wrong it depended on where the car was manufactured. Where do I get more information about mprogram/98m1? I want to get reimbursed for the 1st incident. Is the gasket the problem or the engine?
While driving at 60-65 MPH car lost power and power steering on highway. Dealer contacted, and determined that the problem was caused by the distributor gear teeth, which had sheared off. Problem cannot be remedied, and still exists. *ak
Head gasket failed, recall component on other model year, vehicle denied due to year.
Motor mounts failed causing extreme vibration.
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