Milage: 136000km problem: blown head gasket and transmission problems such as slipping/grinding from a stop or accellerating after rounding a corner. Estimated cost: $4000.00
1994 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Problem is that 18 months and 38000 kilometers later the head gasket has gone again.
Have fix so many things on this can and is still not trustworthy to make any trips except to the grocery store. Transmission is dangerous on the highway
Transmission feels like it's slipping out of gear when coming to a stop forward and reverse engagement delay
The engine mounts cracked and the vehicle had less than 50000 miles. Also, the consumer indicated that the station wagon version of this vehicle had a recall on it and she felt that the sedan version should too. *ak *sc the air condition hoses were replaced.
Consumer states that the engine mounts have cracked and vehicle has not exceeded 50000 miles.
The vehicle stalled, which caused the consumer to pull over abruptly.
The consumer noticed the vehicle started to act erratic, and then smoke emitted from the exhaust, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and it was determined the head gasket failed.
Consumer inquired about a recall concerning defective head gaskets. The dealer insisted that no recall was issued. *ak
Head gasket failure on my 3.8 engine in my 1994 ford taurus 125000 miles.
The engine failed.*dt
Reply to request for reimbursement from ford for expenses incurred during the repair of the engine in a 1994 ford taurus. Sent a voq to the consumer for future use. *scc
It seems as though the 1994 ford tauras has a head gasket problem. I had this problem fixed approximately 3 - 5 years ago. It seems as though the head gasket is leaking again. Fromm reading some other complaints, it seems as though this problem is occuring on several 1994 ford tauras's. Is there any plan to do a recall for this head gasket problem.
Failure of head gaskets on a 1994 ford taurus with the 3.8l v-6 motor with only 28,396 miles (original) on the odometer
The head gasket failed, which caused the vehicle to overheat.
While driving at 60 MPH, consumer states vehicle engine suddenly died out. Please provide any further information. Ts
My car stalls or just stops in the middle of traffic, it will go from 60mph to 0mph. This has happened over 20 times. I took it to peffley ford for repairs, they charged me $669.36 and 6 days later my car cut out on me again and they towed it to their shop. They refused to look at my car without me paying more money for repairs and the tow truck. I have spent thousands of dollars on repairs for my car and I fear for my life every time I get into that car. I never know when it will cut out and I can't afford to buy a new car. I found out that 8 people owned that car before me, when I bought the car, the salesperson said that it would be safe for my two young girls to ride in he was wrong. I have all of my supporting documentation and will send copies to you. Please do something before one or all of my family end up injured or dead. Thanking you in advance, karen judkins.
The vehicle is over heating due to antifreeze getting into the oil. Consumer states' took to ford and they replaced the radiator, and the problem was still occurring. Consumer took vehicle to another mechanic and they replaced the head gaskets and the over heating stopped. Please provide any further information. Ts
Vehicle is overheating and constantly leaking anti-freeze and oil. Cause of leak unknown. The dealership replaced the radiator but the problem still occurs. Then the dealership replaced the head gasket and the over heating stopped. Please provide more details. Ts
1. 3.8l v6 head gaskets. Gasket(s) failed on vehicle at 80878 miles. Engine blows heavy ?!@#$% smoke from tailpipe, overheats and loses coolant. Vehicle is 8 yrs old and out of extended ford warranty program, (7yrs 100,000mi). Contacted both local ford dealership and ford customer service, both saying there is no assistance they could provide, even though it is a known defect with the head gaskets. 2. Transmission failed, at 79,392mi. When vehicle was warm, transmission would not engage 1st gear, leaving you stranded wherever you stopped. Contacted local ford dealership, who quoted $2500 + labor. Had transmission replaced at local transmission shop for $1800. This vehicle has been carefully maintained. All maintenance items performed at manufacturers recommended intervals for heavy duty use. (every 3000mi) oil changed every 3,000mi, transmission fluid changed per maintenance schedule, filters, tire rotation, spark plugs, everything. If ford won't stand behind their product, which has a known design / manufacturers defect. This was the last ford product I will ever buy. It may be anyway.
While sitting at an intersection vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart and it made a horrible metal clinking sound. Consumer drove car to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that engine needed to be replaced. There wasa recall on head gasket, but this vehicle was not included. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle started shaking at 40 MPH. Consumer replaced sharks/ struts, and tires; but vehicle still shakes. Dealer stated there were several engine mounts broken. Please provide any further information.
Premature wear of engine mounts. Engine mounts were replaced at 44,000 miles. Dealer will inspect and repair them. *ak at 44747 miles on feb 16 1998, windward ford service writer informed the original owner that engine mount installed on new vehicle was redesigned at time of assembly at the factory.
Cooling fan was making a loud squeaking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.
While coming down highway at 55 MPH vehicle suddenly went into neutral. Cause unknown. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated transmission needed work. *ak. Consumer stated the transmission gear box would not shift, the mechanic stated the transmission planetary failed the transmission box had to be rebuilt, also the check engine light illuminated but the mechanic could not find anything wrong.
On two occasions while driving long distance, vehicle would cut off at highway speed of 55-65 MPH. Vehicle was inspected by a repair shop and a dealer. Neither could duplicate problem. *ak battery light illuminates. Oil light illuminates.
Head gasket has been replaced several times already, once on a recall, but gasket needs to be replaced again. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Serpentine drive belt auto tensioner spring snapped. Caused the steering wheel to lock. Transmission remained in drive, engine remained on. Had to jam on the brake because of no steering capability. When tensioner snapped it released power from power steering, altenator, water pump, A/C condenser, drive train. Car would have been virtually uncontrollable at higher speed.
This is the second time we have been forced to replace the head gasket; the service manager indicated that this is not the first time they've seen repeat failures; ford has already had a recall for this part and now their replacemnets are failing at approximately the same mileage (43,000 miles each time); the repair will cost more than the vehicle is worth
Gaskets being used to repair the failed gaskets on the 3.8l engineer are also failing.
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