While driving at 20 MPH vehicle lost power and oil came out from under the vehicle,and the when trying to make a left turn the vehicle died out.
1993 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Broken engine mounts. Also broke exhaust pipe and water hose
While driving at 35 MPH and without prior warning the vehicle overheated and the heat went out. Also, when consumer starts up the vehicle it vibrates alot. Vehicle has been in the repair shop three times, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Engine fan overheated and burned up causing smell of burned wires inside vehicle.
After bringing my car to my mechanic because a lack of heat, he changed the thermostat and then water pump. But neither was the problem.he then spoke to a few other mechanics who told him it was an ongoing problem with 3.8l ford taurus engines due to faulty head gaskets. All other problems are self explanatory.
The 1994 and 1995 taurus and sable have been cited for head gasket failures. I have knowledge of others who have realized similar failures of their 1993 vehicle head gaskets. I feel that these failures represent a significant design flaw and a threat to vehicle safety. Obviously I have had repairs made to these components. I feel the manufacturer must be compelled to take responsibility, both legal and financial, for this design flaw. Please take action to ensure ford embraces their responsibility in this matter. Thanks. Gf
Windshield wiper does not shut off when disengaged.
Headgasket blew while driving, steam came out of exhaust, then the temperature gauge went over to the hot peg. Stopped car and had be towed back to woodbury. Dealer tells us all ford products with a 3.8 litter engine seem to be having this problem. They say there should be a recall for 3.8 litter engines.
Per dealer, if the lower motor mounts are not replaced, will result in an accident. My understanding is that a large percentage of taurus owners have had to have this repair, oftentimes more than once.
When driving there is a loud funny noise coming from under vehicle. Also, when opening up hood the serpentine belt was damaged, and the belt kept moving over, causing more problems for the vehicle.
Engine coolant leak,causing the head gasket to blow. Dealer has been contacted.
Smoke started bolwing out of the enigine, and anti-freeze was leaking all over the engine due to the loss of engine head gaskets. Dealer has been contacted.
Problem 1--engine light kept coming on; took to dealer and read codes--o2 sensor failing and transmission slippage. Re transmission slippage, dealer advised that he witnessed slippage and was cracked piston in transmission; advised me that problem was common because piston was aluminum and are being replaced with steel pistons; now having severe problems with harsh engagements; was told to drive it till couldn't drive anymore before repair--if piston should be steel and not aluminum that piston is defective and that ford should repair at their costs. Re: engine bolt, had to have engine mount repaired at cost of $350--info at this site suggests recalll which I never received. I should be reimbursed for cost of defective bolt.
Head gasket failed causing complete engine failure, recall component on other model years however vehicle denied due to year.
Engine head gasket blew out while driving. Vehicle was repaired by an independent repair shop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer vehicle was not under a recall. Due to head gasket failure several other components were damaged.
Ongoing problem with various parts failing to work properly. They include the following: engine head gasket blown/one dead engine cylinder needs replacement/one engine mount broke and other is cracking/power steering makes grinding noises whenever wheel is turned, and seat belt on driver's side intermittently fails to retract.
Head gasket failed, recall component on other model year, vehicle denied due to year.
When driving at 70 MPH noticed vehicle stalling, and the engine shuts off. Also, transmission goes into another gear.
Head gaskets blowed oil was changed every 3,000. Miles, water kept a check on was driving home on interstate with 2 year old child when motor started running hot, pulled over cooled off, checked water it eas fine, drove on, when got home was hot again. They have recalled 94 and up motors same as mine, makes it very questionable as to why 93 was not recalled. Spent $2,000. Dollars to fix everything. (lots of money to some people). Other problem is switch that turns windshield wipers on and off, works some times, sometimes doesn't. Will cost over 200. Dollars to fix (kind of high) , but has to be fixed to keep from wrecking.
Rear motor mounts broke on two occasions, causing loss of steering control. Please give any further details.
Front motor mount failed summer of 1998. Replaced. On 11/24/98, front motor mount bolt came out and rear mount failed. Total failure occured when car was shifted to reverse at a full stop. (large clunk of car). When car was put into forward, car accelerated uncontrollably!!!! Large jerk of car as it went into gear. I put into neutral and coasted to a place where I could turn off highway. Put into forward again to get off road...another clunck. Steam out of engine...no power at all now (throttle did nothing). Front motor mount bolt gone, rear mount broken, top radiator hose pulled off engine, power steering pump damaged (had to be replaced), hood dented. Throttle cable disconnected, throttle assembly bent (cause of acceleration). Two ford dealers and one independant repairman tell me this is normal for tauruses. Yet ford say it isn't defective. They say I'm lucky to have gotten 68,000 miles, most fail before 60k. The uncontrolled acceleration very easily could have caused an accident. Car reached approx. 35 MPH before I put into neutral.
Engine gasket warped - defective. Caused car to overheat by leaking anti-freeze.
Head gaskets failed requiring engine repair to include head gaskets and valve cover gaskets as well as cooling system flush and tune-up. Ford states no program for assistance though on 94-95 models a recall program is offered.
The front motor mounts failed. This caused the vehicle to accelerate for no reason. The rear motor mounts had also failed. Also, the radiator hose was ripped away.
The engine head gaskets deteriorated, water got into the engine & it started to splatter & stall out.
We understand that ford has been recalling their tauruses due to a problem with their motor heads cracking. Our heads cracked, causing the engine to overheat and to crack the motor block. We now have to buy a new motor. Even though ford knows about this problem, they are only recalling the 1994s and 1995. If ford knows that the 1993s have the same problem, why won't they help us. We contacted them and they said flat out "no."
Engine mount failed, recall on other models with larger size motors, vehicle denied.
Erratic temperature gauge indication for approx. 2-3 wks. Resulted in overheating of engine with water contamination of combustion section.
Motor mounts failed causing extreme vibration.
Rack and pinion failed.
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