1993 Ford Taurus: engine overheating

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Nar 03/03/2003. The consumer had problems with the automatic transmission which eventually had to be replaced, also the brakes wore out prematurely due to lack of a second gear. The engine went out in nov 1997 which was likely head gasket failure. Jan 9, 2003 the engine overheated which was diagnosed as a defective head gasket in the replacement engine.

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Engine · 105,664 miles · WI

The head gasket was replaced, due to a coolant leak.*scc

Filed Oct 18, 2002 · Engine · IL

I have had an invisible coolant leak for the past 4 years. I have replaced all the hoses and the thermostat three times. This week the car overheated again and the problem was diagnosed as a blown head gasket. I did some research on the internet adn discovered ford has known about this problem since 1998. Ford has taken steps to repair vehicles from the 1994 and 1995 model years, but nothing has been done for the 1993 model year. I contacted ford customer service, received courteous service and was told there was nothing they would do for me. Dt

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Engine · TX

While driving at any speed and with no warning head gasket blewout, causing vehicle to overheat. Consumer will have to pull over to let thvehicle cool down. Dealer notified.

Filed Feb 25, 2002 · Engine · GA

Also we have had the termostate replaced 5 times the car keeps overheating and the car shop cannot find out why.

Filed Nov 30, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · TN

I have had trouble with almost everything possible on this car. The head gasket failed with no warning, no overheating - car would not start, had it towed to dealer who informed that head gasket had blown. Head gasket failed again 7 months later. Had trouble with surging, racing engine from about 25000 miles, dealer could not find problem. Finally, replaced speed sensor when out of warranty, and it failed again 4 months later. Have had tie rods and ball joints replaced, motor mounts replaced twice, brake problems starting at 24,000 miles. The air conditioner compressor came apart while under warranty. The cooling fan is now sticking, which started at 65000 miles.mechanic advised that this part is notorious for going bad, and that so many have had to be replace, the price of the part has gone down. I feel the 1993 3.8l taurus models should be covered under the recall, as well as the cooling fans, and I should be reimbursed for the cost of repairs. This car has very low mileage, has not been abused, and should not be costing me so much to drive. I will never buy another ford product, due to these problems, as well as problems I have had with the dealership. Thank you for any assistance in this matter.

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Engine · CA

Consumer experienced head hasket failure along with extensive and severe collateral engine damage, since the rebuilding of the engine, consumer has repeatedly experienced engine stalling and overheating, where the power steering, power brakes would just shut down, vehicle has not been the same since the head gasket failure, dealer refused to assist consumer with costly repairs, consumer believes that failure was due to faulty design.

Filed Jun 29, 2001 · Engine · MI

Consumer was traveling 35mph on highway and vehcle overheated and thick smoke came from exhaust pipe . Vehicle was towed to dealership.

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Engine · GA

Head gasket had a leak and overheated block, and caused block to warp. Consumer stated car was not driveable.

Filed May 19, 2001 · Engine · OH

Ive put 36000 miles on this car since I bought it in 1995 I was going to work one morning and this car just blew a head gasket without any warning or prior problems with overheating or anything.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Engine · NY

Smoke was coming out rear exhaust, causing heat to fail and overheat. A 1/2 gallon to a gallon was being added every 100 miles. Dealer gave consumer cold shoulder. Consumer went to a mechanic who said it was a bad gasket.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Engine · PA

Engine overheated and lost coolant. Vehicle taken to an independent shop, and informed consumer of a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed that vehicle was not covered under extended warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.