1993 Ford Taurus: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Engine · 83,687 miles · NY

Heater blew out cold air - had to have head gaskets replaced on 1993 ford taurus. Drove the car about 20 miles and engine started making noise - had to have rod bearings replaced. I was told by ford service mechanic that there are very common problems with the 3.8 l engines.

Filed Jun 3, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. *ak consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil. Consumer has lost trust in the dealership. Head lights failed, light switch was replaced. The wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor. There is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up. The air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and A/C refrigerant was replaced. The key switch failed. The faulty antenna motor failed. The master cylinder had to be replaced. Tie rod was replaced.

Filed Dec 23, 2000 · Electrical, Transmission · NC

1st repair was under warranty, new part lasted under 2 years, next replacement was just under $ 400 and it was wobbly, but couldn't be adjusted any better. New cables were put in, the 2nd time, the third time, a used cable worked better than a new one. Also we had our mech. Install a used speedometer, as the cost was prohibitive, and the dealer wasn't able to fully correct the problem anyway. How can a car eat speedometers anyway? The ticking sound was so irritating, and the needle waverd so much you couldn't tell your speed. That is unsafe, and unreasonable.

Filed Jun 27, 2000 · Engine · IA

Vehicle was overheating. Took vehicle to the dealership, and they told him that he needed a new head gasket. Also, oil light came on and stayed on for a long period of time. Vehicle started to knock. Knocking continued after pressure switch replaced. A used engine was purchased by owner and dealer replaced original motor with it. *ak

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Engine · OH

Engine "spun" rod bearing while traveling on interstate highway. Engine also showed signs of head gaskets leaking coolant.

Filed May 17, 1999 · Suspension · NY

When driving at any speed and going over a bump, there is a knocking noise coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle is pulling to one side.

Filed Mar 15, 1999 · Engine, Suspension · IA

While driving at 35 MPH there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle, and vehicle stalls/cuts off.consumer thinks there is a broken spring.

Filed Mar 12, 1999 · Suspension · NJ

When driving at any speed there is noise coming from the steering, and there is knocking noise coming from front of vehicle. Consumer has been having problems for about six months, and dealer can't determine the problem.

Filed Feb 10, 1999 · Engine · AL

There is a knocking noise coming from the vehicle when making a turn, and when accelerating. Can hear engine jump. Motor mounts are corroded and need to be replaced. Recall 98v323000 deals with same problem., engine mounts. But dealer refused to perform recall repairs. However, local for ddealer denied that any recall was issued.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Suspension · SD

While driving at 30 MPH consumer heard loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Pulled over and noticed that front coil springs broke.

Filed Dec 10, 1998 · Body · IL

After dealer installed shields under car per recall consumer noticed banging or knocking noise under car when going over bumps.