1994 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving

62 of the 918 complaints about the 1994 Ford Taurus describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 62
of this car's complaints: 7%
recalls: 1

Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 24 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2018
2
2017
1
2016
2
2015
35
2014
28
2013
55
2012
4
2011
17
2010
26
2009
10
2008
11
2007
7
2006
10
2005
16
2004
12
2003
59
2002
14
2001
22
2000
57
1999
21
1998
9
1997
33
1996
57
1995
73
1994
62
1993
87
1992
42
1991
19
1990
23

What owners say

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NC

While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled and died. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician determined head gasket failed.

Filed Apr 25, 2003 · Engine · NY

The vehicle stalled, which caused the consumer to pull over abruptly.

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH

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.

Filed Nov 16, 2002 · Transmission · NC

Car was stalling at stop signs and major intersections. When tring to accelerate from a stop, car would not move initially until extra gas was applied. Then it would lunge into first gear and the car could be driven, at least until the next stop. The warmer the car got, the worse the problem would get and more it would stall. I was extremely concerned about getting rear ended and started calling numerous transmission shops. I then found out that taurus transmission problems are a common problem and transmission shops across the country had been fixing early and mid 90's taurus frequently over the years. Also, ford new of the problem and was the source of the improved replacement part. I don't know the exact name of the faulty part, but it may have been called an aluminum clutch cylinder. The cottman transmission shop guy new what the problem source was just by talking to him over the phone and he showed me the hair line crack in this thin round aluminum part. He also showed me the steel replacement part bought from ford. I also had to pay over $1400 to have the transmission fixed since the faulty part caused damage to othe parts. I had to get the transmission completely rebuilt. Pretty bad considering this car was well maintained and only had about 60,000 mile on it. Dt

Filed Oct 21, 2002 · Transmission · MD

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified ts

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Engine · OH

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.

Filed Jul 26, 2002 · Fuel system · GA

While driving and without warning vehicle will begin to stall, resulting in shut off. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified, and confirmed there was a recall on fuel system. However , recall was 2 years old, and it would not apply to consumer.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Engine · GA

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

Filed Nov 10, 2001 · Transmission · WA

Car overheats and transmission fails when starting out in first gear, resulting in the car stalling in traffic.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Engine · NY

Vehicle stalls while driving restarsts after 20 minutes wait, 3 times in same day.

Filed Oct 17, 2001 · Electrical · VA

While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Acceleration · CA

Vehicle will stall when either accelerating/ decelerating or going up a hill. Dealer has not inspected vehicle.

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. jb
Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. yh
Oct 1, 2000 Service bulletinInformation regarding premature failure of head gaskets. jb
Jun 1, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding customers with prior after warranty adjustment (awa) head gasket repair. tt
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. tt

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 stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1994 Ford Taurus?

62 of 918 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Taurus (7%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1993.

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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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