I've submitted two problems, which are from two entirely separate incidents. The had gasket failure occurred last year but I did not know about this web site for reporting problems. Our mechanic has told us that these two problems are extremely frequent with all ford 3.8 engines and for all years of mfg. Ford was contact with head gasket problem and refused to provide any assistance even though it was only 2000 miles past warranty, and they are covering it past that mileage in canada.
1994 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Engine would not start, whan last running notice white smoke coming from the exhaust excessively thick, verifed concern eec test-fuel plugs fouled vehicle required plugs and dist cap/rotor to continue diag-replaced plugs/cap/rotor-pinpoint customer concern to faulty head gasket, removed heads, replaced gasket, test heads for flatness, replace heads. Retest vehicle 02 sensor and tp sensor damaged by head gasket failure-recieved. Replacement custom declined faulty sensor will trigger check engine light.
The car failed to start on 8 different occasions,after cool down car started up wiyh no problems.
When the vehicle speed sensor fails, it causes the vehicle to downshift at any speed regardless of what the shift lever says. My vehicle downshifted to first gear while traveling at over 60 MPH. The failure also causes the transmission to pop out of gear and surge for no apparent reason. When the vss fails, the cruise control ceases to function. I have had this car in for service 4 times for this problem. The repairs last roughly 1 year and pop up again. This last time, the force was so great that it broke the motor mounts.
While driving 55mph vehicle would stall and lose all power. No prior warning. Dealer contacted.
The 3.8l engine in my 1994 ford taurus has had 3 severe failures. These failures could have injured someone or caused serious property damage. On the last failure, ford is unwilling to rectify the problem. I believe that all 1994 / 1995 ford cars and trucks with the 3.8l v6 engine should be recalled.
Car has been a lemon since purchase/ auto repair said main head/gasket common failure - ford should assist with costs.
Head gasket failure is a common problem to all ford taurus 1994 and1995 with a 3.8l. It's a manufactring problem and thus all repairs associated with this problem should be covered by the manufacturer.
It seems that head gasket failed on schedule at 71,000 miles. Although the car is older than 7 yrs the mileage is very short.
Consume rwas traveling on the highway and when she approached a stop light. Vehicle cut off without prior warning. Took the vehicle to a garage, and mechanic told her that engine needed to be replaced.
Head gasket failed, engine temperature escalated. Took vehicle to dealer. Please provide any further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle stalls while driving restarsts after 20 minutes wait, 3 times in same day.
The head gasket failed on three occasions, in which the ford motor company replaced the gasket the first two times, however on the thirs occasion ford motor company offered only to pay 60% of the cost and consumer would be responsible for 40% consumer feels this is unfair since manufacturer was well aware of the defective head gasket, which was also a recall product.
Engine was defective, and oil was leaking from underneath of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
At low speed and without any indication vehile would stall. Dealer has been contacated. Please provide furthet inofmation.
While driving vehicle started smoking due to head gaskets blowing and leaking coolant onto engine. Ford has extended the warranty on vehicle's make and model. But will not repair this vehicle because of its age. Please provide additional information.
Engine mounts failed. The consumer realized this problem when engine was popping up. Consumer has had these bolts replaced 6 times already, but problem still occurs.
Ford est. Repair cost $4,141,ford said recall notice was issued. I never received it! No safety defect listed.
While driving vehicle would make a chugging noise. Next day, had noticed white smoke coming from rear of vehicle. Then, vehicle overheated. Took it to dealership, and mechanic indicated engine's head gaskets had blown. *ak ford will not do anything due to expired warranty.
While driving about 35 MPH engine made a clanking sound. Then, consumer noticed smoke coming from rear of vehicle. Had vehicle towed to gas station, was told head gasket was leaking, engine had to be replaced. There was a extended warranty by ford 7 years or 100000 miles, but this vehicle was over the warranty limit.*ak
Motor mounts installed new motor mounts recommand replacing front struts and sway arm links. Found sepertine drive belt dryrotted and cracking install new sepentine belt.
Vehicle recently began dying without reason, engine just completely stops, will normally restart within 30 mins. Mechanic can give no cause, said it is common to taurus. Brakes have been inspected and no problems noted, however when you are turning to the right or onto an inclined surface they lock. Fuel in tank sloshes noticabiliy when turning, shakes vehicle.
In august of 1997 dealership replaced engine head gasket because there was a head gasket leak. Then, on may 16th 2001, engine overheated which was from oil leaking into antifreeze. Dealership was examining vehicle and was going to replace head gasket again. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Head gasket problems-temperature gauge reads hot regularly. Must stop on side of road to check engine. $2,000+ to repair-mileage is 20,000 mi. Past recall warranty. Figures!
The engine began stalling in 1999 and the problem continues to this day...I suspect the engine control module as it was a common failure from what I have learned. I do not know of a recall however. I took the car in to the dealer here in fremont as it seemed to be overheating and he said it was probably a blown headgasket as it was a recall problem. My car was past the 7 year limit by two months however. At this time the air conditioner has also quit. Needless to say ford has lost my business forever. I couldn't believe the number of complaints I found on your sight . Many of them seemed to be the same problems I have been experiencing. Ford should monitor this list and they could see where the flaws were in this model if they cared. Excellent sight which I will scan before buying my next vehicle.*ak (tiresize: 205 60 15)( dot number: tire size: 205 60 15 )
Water leaking into cylinder causing the car to leap and miss real bad, when finally stoped filled cylinder with water and locked the motor.
Motor mounts separated, causing engine to move where vehicle accelerated. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model, however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Intermittently vehicle will stall and die in warm climate without warning. Vehicle will start up about 10 minutes after it has stalled out. Dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct problem.
Oil pan leaked due to corrosion. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that problem was not covered under a recall and not extended under a warranty. *ak
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