1993 Ford Taurus: clunking or noise when steering

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 Feb 26, 2001 · Steering · VA

While driving could try to make a turn and steering wheel will make noise. Will be hard to steer like it did not have power steering. Dealer told consumer that problem was with the rack and pinion steering.

Filed Dec 6, 2000 · Steering · VA

Vehicle makes a popping noise when steering mainly to right. Dealer checked and found it was front inner tie rod. No cause determined, but cost is on consumer.

Filed Jan 4, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

Where do I start, this car has been a money pit from day one! The brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes. We discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose. We decided to trust signature ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator. We took are car back to the first mechanic who looked at it and he swore that those things were not leaking when they left his shop, no proof though so we haven't filed a complaint against signature ford. We have since replaced the heater hose and water pump. We are taking the radiator in to be checked out very soon. We had the starter replaced at signature ford, since it was fixed the keyless entry stopped working. We've had the brakes complely fixed, three times. We have had the oxygen sensors replaced. The airconditioner will not work, we were told that we need a new compressor and clutch. There is a short that causes a fuse to blow, resuliting in loss of gauges. One of the back windows will not work. The molding around said window does not fit properly. The power steering makes a strange noise and sometimes does not seem to be working; we took it in to signature while under warranty and were told that it was fine. When we first purchased the car the tires that were on it were too big resulting in excessive wear. The current tires show signs of excessive wear on the inside front passanger tire. The transmission has been totally rebuilt, the tech. Who fixed it said that this is typical of sho's. The fog lights sometimes fail. The lamp out light comes on even when no lamp is out. The check engine light comes on sometimes during acceleration. The door ajar light comes on and goes off at various times. If we had known then what we know now we never would have purchased this vehicle. We cannot afford all of these costly repairs! *

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 Mar 12, 1999 · Engine, Suspension · KY

When driving at any speed there is a problem with the steering. A loud noise is coming from the steering. When consumer is going up a hill, there is a very loud banging sound coming from under the vehicle, and consumer had engine head gasket replaced. Consumer is having a lot of noise problem.

Filed Feb 5, 1999 · Body, Steering · MA

Traveling 10mph & made a right turn. Heard a clunk noise. Vehicle steering locked up. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Noticed body mounts had worn out & engine had dropped down. Recall 93v106002. Recall repairs completed.

Filed Jan 7, 1999 · Engine, Seat belts · TX

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.

Filed Aug 27, 1997 · Suspension · CA

Steering felt clunky during normal turning. Per a service bulletin, spacers were required to be installed on top of the strut bearing.