Headlight went out while driving at night, then came back on. Recall was done 2 years ago, dealer replaced the multi function switch.*jb consumer also stated the vehicle would stall, the electrical control box was replaced, and the cruise control has not worked for the past 5 years.
1993 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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While traveling on highway temperature gauge went up high into the red zone, and vehicle was leaking coolant. Also, there was white smoke coming from underneath the vehicle.*ak
Consumer states that engine is erratic and frequently stalls suddenly and unexpectedly, ford can not resolve the problem.
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.
Vehicle stalls intermittently, mostly below 50 MPH. Dealer cannot find a cause. *ak consumer stated that after 12 miles drive, the engine blew and a white whipped cram like substance came out from under the hood. The vehicle stalls while driving at low speeds also at idle and it was hard to start due to integrated control module relay failure. The check engine light came on because o2 sensor was damaged from coolant contamination. The vehicle smells of coolant due to radiator leak.
While driving at 65mph vehicle stoppped, but motor continued to run.
Oil and antifreeze was mixing together causing vehicle to smoke due to a blown head gasket. Dealer contacted.*ak
At first start vehicle would jerk, then on 30 april, 2002 smoke was coming from tailpipe. Mechanic determined headg asket was blown.
Consumer states the 3.8l v6 engine (on the second engine replacement) would over heat while driving, taken to a repairs shop and informed of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle stalls in hot weather at any speed, any time. Has stalled at least 20 times, dealer replaced the fuel pump.
The only reason I bought this 3.8ltr.93' taurus used was the previous owners had kept such meticulous records and care of this vehicle. !! I now see by looking through the federal safety agency's records that ford mtr.co has a tremendous problem on their hands (not ours,the owners of these lemons) and apparently is unwilling/refusing to correct their defective products that constitute a major safety hazard...if this [xxx] gasket had let loose at rush hour time here in atlanta on 285,every body wouldhave been killed!!! ..I got the cold shoulder from the ford dealer here in marietta as well as the ford rep. On their consumer hot line..(wouldn't even give me tha' zone reps.# !) is there a class action suit against ford motor co. That I can become a part of? I understand there's some sort of hidden warranty (p05,p07 ?) that allows you to atleast get a break on the cost of fixing fords screw-up ! Any info on this sorry debacle you can send would be appreciated !*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle would cut off intermittently while driving. Dealer was notified. *ak consumer states that fuel pump also failed.
Headgasket blew in june of 1999, 5000 miles later headgasket has blown again. Nlm
Previously owned another 1993 taurus that had the same problem before I bought it. No safety defect listed.
Consumer stated that the vehicle needed the head gaskets repaired, not knowing of the known defect with the gaskets, the vehicle was repaired at an independent auto repair shop, the problem has reoccured and ford will not fix it because the vehicle is not covered under the recall due to model year (my) and it is over the recall warrantee limit, consumer has since sold the vehicle.
Also we have had the termostate replaced 5 times the car keeps overheating and the car shop cannot find out why.
While traveling at 35 MPH driver noticed black smoke coming from tailpipe. Driver parked vehicle, and contacted a mechanic. Mechanic stated that head engine was bad.
On several occasions, the vehicle will stall out in stop and go driving, dealer performed fuel and ignition tests, found coolant was low and recommended to replace head gasket, consumer declined repairs, consumer thinks tfi module is cause of problem, manufacturer notified.
Consumer stated the head gaskets are going bad again, vehicle was not running properly and coolant fluid was in the combustion chambers, had gaskets replaced two years ago, contacted dealer, and dealer stated warranty expired. *ak. Consumer stated after dealer replaced gaskets, check engine light came on, radiator failed, idle air control motor, pcv failed, fuel injector seal, ignition module, starter motor, and exhaust gas recalculation (egr) failed.
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.
Vehicle has stalled 4 times at any speed. Dealer cannot find cause.
My 1993 taurus had a blown head gasket at 60000 miles. Ford has recalled all 1994-1995 vehicles and replaced free of charge. Why haven't the 93 models also been recalled & replaced free of charge? This is clearly a manufacterers defect and all 3.8l engines should be fixed. They also gave these vehicles 7 year, 100,000 mile warranty extensions. Once again, why not the 93 models too?????? I've checked on various message boards & there seems to be substanial complaints about this problem on the 93's. I would appreciate any help you could give me with this problem. Thanks john.
Can you give me the updated information for headgasket replacement as noted on the technical service bulletin #9811329, bulletin sequence nubmer#749? We have a 1993 ford tauras that was serviced for this problem in 4/99. Recently read that ford is reimbursing consumers for this service. Ford motor co. In michigan tells me that we are not on their "list" to be reimbused??? Dealer tells me only '94 and '95 models apply but can not give specifications to me in writing.....please help!
Coolant was leaking causing vehicle to run rough. Heater blows cold air. Dealer diagnosed vehicle by doing a block tes. Explaination not given .
I suppose I was more fortunate than many in that my 1993 taurus went 92,550 miles before the head gaskets blew. This incident required repairs costing $1812.48. I am outraged that ford will not extend its warranty on 1994 and 1995 3.8l engine head gaskets to the 1993 models as well, and I appreciate the opportunity to make my voice heard. Thank you.
Head gasket blew. Loss of compression. Smell of antifreeze in exhaust- created pollution. My mechanic says this model engine has been target of recalls for bad head gasket, but dealer says that is 94 and 95, not 93 model. Dealer charged me over $1100 to fix it.
It seems that many other owners of 93 ford tarus have had similar problems...company is only compensating owners of 94 and 95 models...can anything be done to help those of us who have the same exact problem but not the "right" year?no safety defec tlisted.
I am writing about the problem that occurs while we are driving our ford taurus. The problem is that the car turns off with no warning, and the engine completely shuts off when driving at 65-70 MPH in highway/expressway traffic as well as on local streets at 30 - 45 MPH. We have reported this to ford and to ford dealership mechanics and they have said they are not aware of any problems such as this. We have to open the hood and let the engine compartment cool down. When the compartment cools down then the car starts right up and runs until it stops again. This is a very dangerous problem. The car just stops in front of other cars and we have to try to pull off onto the shoulder or grass or whatever is there. Something needs to be done about this asap. I notice that other taurus cars have their hoods open when they are driving. I am sure they have the same problem. Ford needs to take care of this problem right away. Our car has been doing this since about 50,000 to 55,000 miles(1999) and maybe before that because we bought it used. Thank you for your assistance. Please contact with any news of remedying this situation.
Would be driving 65mph when vehicle stalled out in middle of traffic. This problem has happened twice. Had taken vehicle to dealer, and was informed that problem was transmission. Second time informed it was mass air flow sensor and mechanic replaced it. Stalling problem still exists. *ak
When driving and upon acceleration and deceleration engine was bouncing back and forth due to wearing out the motor mounts , and causing the problem. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated vehicle was out of warranty.
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