1995 Ford Taurus: engine failure

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Steering · 111,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was advised that the under carriage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Acceleration · 111,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was stated that the under carriage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Body · CA

Request for refund for services paid to replace the engine mounting bolts. *mr (the recall work was made on the vehicle back in april 2002) recall# 98v323000. There was a metallic humming vibration sound on cold engine starts. The noise would be heard for the first few minutes. *sc

Filed Feb 20, 2004 · Engine · 87,500 miles · WI

My 1995 ford taurus with 3.8 liter engine has experienced head gaskets failures twice. The first time, ford motor company admitted that the design was faulty and replaced the engine. The second time occurred 28,000 miles later, on the new engine. Now they refuse to accept responsibility for a design that is obviously defective. This is a very disappointing response from a major manufacturer. This explains why they are losing market share and customers.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Engine · 50,000 miles · AZ

Vehicle has 45,000 miles. Well maintained. Engine failure; loud, hard, engine knock.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Engine · NJ · fire

Consumer states that the cooling fan seized, causing vehicle to catch on fire. Had recall 01v390000 for the cooling fan remedied in 05/03. Dealer advised that fan was operating properly at that time, so did not replace it.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Engine · NY

The consumer had the recall repair completed on 12/01 (recall # 01v390000). Approximately one year later the vehicle overheated while driving which resulted in the head gasket blowing. The dealer determined the problem was related to the engine fan which seized. On 12/02 the radiator boiled and the dealer diagnosed it as a defective fan module. The consumer had to pay for the repairs. *ts *cb

Filed Jan 24, 2003 · Engine · 65,360 miles · PA

The temperature guage fluctuated, then without any other warning the engine blew the head gasket, stranding the passemgers and driver. After having it towed, it was determined by the auto mechanic that the head gaket was blown. It was also determined that when the gasket blew, it damaged the engine block requiring the replacement of the motor. It should be noted that the car has just passed 65k miles.

Filed Dec 23, 2002 · Steering · AZ

Consumer called complaining about having problems with power steering leaking. Also stated that has contacted and stated that there was a recall on the engine. Engine was replaced and that is when started having problems with the power steering leaking of the vehicle. Dealer wont fixed the problem unless the consumer pays for the work. The vehicle has had three different engines on the vehicle. Ts

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Engine · OR

Was told by ford that this needs engine replacement as well.

Filed Mar 7, 2002 · Engine · CA

This car has had head gasket replaced at 56,000 under recall #00m09. According to the outside repair shop that I've taken my car to for the past 2 years, the engine failure is due to the crankshaft not being properly flushed when the head gasket was repaired causing lower end damage to the engine. Huntington beach ford denies any responsibility . If the engine failure is not a result of head gasket failure, it must be a defective engine because I have taken impecable care of this car and have all service records.

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Engine · WA

While traveling at 60mph engine blewout, causing vehicle to stall, also almost everything was down, contacted dealer. *ak dealer stated there is a recall however consumer never received recall notice. Vehicle was 29 days over the 7 year warranty. Consumer is requesting reimbursement.