I will be mailing you a letter sent to mfr. On the problems I have had since 2/8/99 through 12/18/00 on the rack and pinion, and head and timing cover gaskets.
1993 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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While driving engine check light and tempurature gauge go up and down intermittently.
Failure of head gaskets at 43,900. Ford has recalled 4.3 engines in 1994 and newer vehicles up to 100,000 miles on seervice program #98mo1, but they will only offer me a $1,000 certificate towards a new car for this failure. They have admitted they have a problem wwith this engine but they refuse to repair my vehicle with this low mileage. Woltz and wind has offered to repair my car for $1700! I have experienced engine stalling in hot weather while on vacation in south carolina the last two years. I just read in the paper about the california lawsuit concerning this issue. I would apreciate any response regarding my problem. Thank you.
Engine head gasket failed, causing damage to two valves within engine. *ak the consumer believes the engine was defective and the manufacturer should reimburse the repair costs.
While driving about 70 MPH stepped on brake pedal and tried to start vehicle, but it did not start. Then, tried again and vehicle started. Once again on road at a red light engine died. Consumer let vehicle cool down and started it again. It looked like when vehicle heated up engine will die. This problem happened twice.
Head gaskets on the 3.8l engine blewout, causing oil to leak. Ford has issued an extended warranty on head gaskets on 1994-1995 vehicles.
Car responded like a bucking bronco and spewed white steam/smoke.
Ford dealer wants $3800 to replace engine, head gaskets and various other parts damaged as a result of the head gasket failure.
Premature head gasket failure at 55000 mi., est. Repair $1500, defective engine.
Exhaust between muffler and catalytic converter has come apart because there were no clamps, and fumes could enter into passenger's compartment.this could be dangerous to occupants of vehicle.
The first failure occured during a business trip in august 1999. Cooling system failed. Auto was towed to capital ford in raleigh nc. They indicated the automobile had a leaking head gasket said that I should fix it when I returned to my hometown. The performed approximately $200 in repair, I returned to charlotte. I took the car to lake norman ford. Mechanics said there was no problem. In january 1999, the car started to loose coolant and I could hear a gurgling noise during acceleration. I returned the car to lake norman ford, they said there was an air pocket in the cooling system. I reminded them that capital ford indicated there was a possible head gasket problem, they said there was no problem. The kept the car for 2 days however. The following week the car suffered a complete failure and could no longer be driven. I had the car towed to an independant mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a head gasket failure. Spent $2037 in repairs to fix. I contacted ford consumer affairs. They refused to admit a problem or to compensate me for the failure since the car was out of warrenty. In december 2000, the car failed again. After spending $900 to tow and repair the cooling system the mechanic indicted there was another gasket leak. Estimated cost is up to $2000. If not corrected, the car is a total loss.
Head gasket failure on the 3.8l v6 engine. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a extended warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
3.8 liter engine, head gasket failed at approximately 92000 miles, causing coolant to leak onto engine. Ford does not included 1993 models under extended warranty. *ak *also heater core was blown out.
Engine head gaskets prematurely failed. Vehicle was not part of extended warranty issued by ford manufacturer. *ak the vehicle had white smoke and failed the emission test twice.
Vehicle experienced problem with white smoke coming from tail pipe/coolant leakages, and engine overheating. Vehicle towed to dealer, and informed consumer that a head gasket failed, and was not covered under extended warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While driving home from co to il, hot lite came on. Engine turned off and pulled to side of road (int76).2yr old, 10yr old, 2 adults on side of hiway - cars passing @70mph & above. Fortunately had a cell phone - still sat on side for 2+hours. New engine, trans, water pump installed 9/99. Head gasket leak detected 12/2000 after blowing radiator. Radiator replaced by a non-ford garage. Dealer said it was a bad radiator (new radiator had been installed 2 weeks prior-seams burst not rusted). Packey webb now repairing head gasket & water pump (failure probably caused by gasket leak same as the radiator). Ford will cover the parts but not the labor and will not cover the radiator. Vehicle had been in to a different dealer (joe madden - downers grove, il) several times for "rough running" problems during the full warranty period (of the replacement engine) and charged $115 each time for "diagnosis". "couldn't duplicate customer's concern" ford has acknowledged a problem with this engine in '94 and '95 taurus' but refuses to accept responsibility for the '93. We were fortunate to not be on the highway in dangerously cold weather with the current head gasket problem
Enginel overheated often. Atempts to repair problems failed. Car overheated and produced large amounts of smoke, stalled, knocked.when taken to mechanic mechanic reported that engine gasket had blown.
The engine blew a head gasket which allowed engine coolant to enter the cylinders. This results in billowing white smoke from the exhaust. It also causes damage to the bearing surfaces that may result in having to replace the engine. Ford has an extended waranty on the same engine for 1994 & 1995 models but they do not include 1993 engines. If its the same engine I think it should be included.
3.8 lt. Engines w/ automatic transmission are very failure prone, ford has a real problem and should make it right with all the people that got screwed by these cars.
While driving car overheats. When this happens, consumer has to pull over so engine won't lock up,. There is recall 97v019000 on engine fan overheating, but consumer's vehicle is not included due to VIN.
Head gasket failure. Coolant temperature full hot, then cools, then full hot, etc.
Two motor or engine mounts are broken. Dealer confirmed this when veh. In their shop. Recalls were made on fords motor mounts or other years, and so are these motor / engine mounts different that the recalled parts?
Ford will not fix the 93 taurus. Only 94 and up taurus even thought the defect is the same.
I talked to ford of canada over 2 years ago about the oil pan rusting because this is the first time I have heard of an oil pan rusting. Ford motor company did not want to do anything about it. Now the oil pan has rusted through and it is costing me about $ 500.00 to fix the problem. Two years ago is when my 3.8l head gasket story began. Ford motor company did not help me at the time when I talked to them about the problem. Then in june of this year I found out that ford motor company has extended benfits to 1994 and newer ford taurus owners. While I am happy that those owners are getting help that still leaves me out in the cold. I talked to ford in june about the extended benfits and was told to fax in my receipts for the head gasket repairs for them to judge if I would get reimbursed. I did not get reimbursed and from what I can find out no 1993 owners of ford taurus 3.8l did get any help from ford. I do not know how many complaints ford has had about oil pans rusting and leaking but from what I understand they dropped the price on replacement oil pans bacause of the volume of sales.
Head gasket failed.
The head gaskets and motor mounts required repair, due to these failures the anti freeze was leaking into the engine, consumer was advised to replace the entire engine due to leaking. Consumer is concerned about the engine being defective to experience these failures prior to the vehicle reaching 20,000.
By ford's service bulletin 98-4-9 issued in march of 1998, they admit to an insufficient engine head gasket seal on 3.8l v-6s which causes coolant to leak into the engine. This is a well known problems as numerous complaints have been received. They should cover the repairs.
The head gasket failures I have experienced is similar to that cited in the recall of 1994 and 1995 ford taurus vehicles which occurred just outside the warranty mileage. Please provide me with the exact same financial consideration given to the owners of the 1994-5 taurus owners by recalling the 1993 ford taurus vehicles for replacement of the head gaskets and/or the engine at ford's expense.
Head gasket has blown out at 53,000 miles, causing damage to 3.8 liter engine. Vehicle does not fall under extended warranty.
Had both engine head gaskets replaced on 10/6/1999 at 90,197 miles. Recall is in effect for 1994 and 1995 models but not 1993 although same engine (3.8l). Engine ended up having a bad main bearing because water had gotten into the oil.
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