1993 Ford Taurus engine problems

Filed Jun 4, 2008 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 42,988 miles · FL

There are alot of recalls on my car and no one will help me.

Filed May 16, 2008 · Engine · 59,963 miles · FL

The heat from the engine comes inside my car...making it hotter on the inside than outside..driving it yesterday the A/C fan froze up causing it to smoke and was undrivable. Just had it in for a major tune up a week ago yet still this problems occurs..

Filed Jun 28, 2007 · Engine · 170,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. On may 30, 2007, the vehicle caught fire while parked. The contact noticed black smoke rising from under the hood, which LED to the vehicle being engulfed in flames. The lot where the vehicle was parked sustained damage as well as the items that were in the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact has pictures and can obtain a copy of the sheriff's report. The VIN, engine size, and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 170,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2007 · Engine · 70,000 miles · OH

1993 head gasket went bad with only 70,000 miles

Filed Sep 29, 2006 · Engine · 63,890 miles · IL

Blown head gasket on 1993 ford taurus with 3.8l engine with 63,890 miles. Total repair $2008.12.

Filed Apr 12, 2006 · Engine · WA

Consumer complaint concerning 1993 taurus engine problems. *ts

Filed Nov 23, 2005 · Engine · 107,000 miles · KY

Head gasket failed on 1993 ford taurus gl, 3.8l. This defect is prevalent in the majority of automobiles manufactured with this engine.

Filed Jan 1, 2005 · Engine · 63,890 miles · IL

Ford taurus heater started blowing cold air and a cloud of white smoke was coming out of the rear exhaust pipe which made it difficult to see. Limp into dealer who said the head gasket is shot which is common on the 3.8l v6 engines in fords. Mentioned to the dealer that I only had 63,890 miles on the car and he said that's when they usually start to go. Paid total of $2008.12 for repair including new radiator which they said I now need after putting it all back together because the car was leaking coolant which it had not before I got car home after being all fixed and it was leaking coolant. Returned back to ford and they forgot to tighten a hose. I believe the orginal radiator was fine the hose was not tightened enough in the first place.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Numerous complaints concerning leaking head gaskets. *bf the vehicle has had numerous problem with the vehicle which include the intake manifold, cooling fan, ignition wiring, coil spring failure, check engine light illuminated, alternator, head gasket and muffler. While researching the vehicle on the federal safety agency site the consumer discovered several recalls on the vehicle related the failures his vehicle experienced.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Engine · CA

While driving 60 MPH consumer saw smoke coming through the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a body shop for inspection. Mechanic determined that head gasket needed to be replaced and replaced it. Three years later while driving consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a body shop for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a head gasket blow out.