While shifting and while driving a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. The driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.
1994 Ford Taurus: engine knocking or ticking
7 of the 918 complaints about the 1994 Ford Taurus describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 24 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
Head gaskets have blown twice, now the intake manifold gasket is leaking and there is a tiny knock in the engine, mechanic stated that the crankshaft and rod bearings needed replaced due to glycol in the antifreeze that had leaked into the crankcase, this had happened because of the previous faulty head gaskets, consumer feels ford should pay for the problem.
I was driving at about 55 MPH when I noticed that my temperature guage had jumped all the way to hot. I proceeded to drive the mile and a half to my house. At a red light my car was making a slight knocking sound. My husband found the radiator empty and tried to fill it again with one gallon anti-freeze and one gallon water. He started the engine and large amounts of smoke came out from the tail pipe and the engine and the exhaust pipe and water was dripping underneath the exhaust. We had a professional mechanic look at it and he diagnosed it as being a blown head gasket.
The vehicle developed overheating symptoms. I took it to the ford dealer for inspection and found out that the timing case gasket was leaking and it might damage the engine, which already had devloped knocking noises. I contacted the ford customer service and asked them for warranty coverage, since it was out of my reach to repair/install a new engine. Ford company which then was sending letters for free change of head gaskets which could produce the same problems as mine. But my request went in a vain. Now the vehicle has completely stopped operation since the water has mixed with the engine oil. This seems to be a manufacturing defect and hence I appeal that the federal safety agency should respond to this in a better manner. Thanking you.
Knocking noise heard at 1500 RPM. Dealer said that the crankshaft was bent/cracked and engine needed to be replaced. Owner had to drive unsafe vehicle around for another week while dealer waited for approval from ford. *ak
When driving and shifting gears consumer can hear a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Also, when applying the brakes, the noise is there sometimes. Consumer can't determine the problem.
While driving at 40 MPH the vehicle slowed down. Vehicle started moving at 5 MPH, and there was loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle due to the transmission slipping.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations. jb
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. yh
- Information regarding premature failure of head gaskets. jb
- Subject regarding customers with prior after warranty adjustment (awa) head gasket repair. tt
- Some vehicles may experience premature head gasket(s) failure, which may result in engine coolant leakage,...
- Important recall information regarding vehicles that experience premature failure of the head gasket. tt
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- Risk
- This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Ford Taurus knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 1994 Ford Taurus?
7 of 918 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Taurus (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Taurus?
There is 1 recall and 24 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Taurus
Transmission failure 73Stalling 62Headlights 42Overheating 40Jerking 27Fire or smoke 24No deployment 23Slipping 22Engine failure 21Fuel pump 16Coil spring 15Sudden acceleration 15Adaptive cruise 13Brake failure 11Hesitation 10Wipers 10Tire blowout 9Harsh shifting 8Loss of power 7Won't shift 7Check engine light 6Door locks 6ABS 5Won't start 5
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