1994 Ford Taurus: sudden loss of power

7 of the 918 complaints about the 1994 Ford Taurus describe sudden loss of power.

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

Sudden loss of power by model year

2016
2
2015
10
2014
11
2013
65
2012
6
2011
8
2010
19
2009
3
2008
7
2007
3
2006
3
2005
4
2004
4
2003
20
2002
6
2001
10
2000
10
1999
13
1998
4
1997
24
1996
27
1995
16
1994
7
1993
19
1992
5
1991
9
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Body · 77,500 miles · FL

Consumer complained about recall 98v32300 issued on december 15, 1998 concerning structure:frame and members defect. This vehicle was not covered under the recall because the vehicle was not manufactured in the state where the problem happened.*ak there was a loud clunking noise, sudden loss of power steering. Engine appeared lower than normal and the body mounts on subframe separated due to corrosion.*ts

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Engine · GA

While driving 55mph vehicle would stall and lose all power. No prior warning. Dealer contacted.

Filed Mar 8, 2001 · Electrical · FL

Consumer identified problem as being with ignition module and vehicle stalled and lost power. *ak

Filed Dec 21, 1999 · Engine · SC

I don't know if this happens elsewhere, but this happened to me in the middle of the expressway in charlotte, nc in heavy traffic. Car just quit running, complete loss of power. Thanks.

Filed Dec 23, 1998 · Engine · NY

Vehicle is experiencing problems, such as losing power, and there is a cracking noise coming from the engine. It feels like the engine is about to fall out from under the vehicle.

Filed Jun 6, 1995 · Fuel system · CT

At 65mph, hit debris on road, suddenly lost all power and vehicle totally shut down, had to coast to shoulder from middle lane, due to fuel cut off valve. Tt

Filed Jan 31, 1995 · Electrical · AL · fire

Vehicle suddenly lost power and caught on fire. Tt

Service bulletins that may apply

Jan 21, 2002 Service bulletinSome engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
Jun 25, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations
Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding engine replacements warranty extension program
Oct 1, 2000 Service bulletinInformation regarding premature failure of head gaskets
Jun 1, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding customers with prior after warranty adjustment (AWA) head gasket repair
Mar 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may experience premature head gasket(s) failure, which may result in engine coolant leakage,...
Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinImportant recall information regarding vehicles that experience premature failure of the head gasket

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported February 25, 1997 · 75,200 vehicles affected

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 loss of power

Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1994 Ford Taurus?

7 of 918 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Taurus (1%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2013.

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.

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