1995 Ford Taurus: engine overheating

Filed Mar 2, 2006 · Engine · 65,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the engine overheated and the fan was inoperable. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 01i011000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system fan. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Electrical · GA · fire

Dt: the contact owns a 1995, ford taurus. While driving the vehicle was operating properly. Contact could not tell how fast he was going because the speedometer was not working. When getting off at the exit the vehicle was beginning to slow down. He thought the car was overheating. While trying to get off of the road saw smoke appearing from the right tire on the front. Someone came up to him and he turned the car off and jumped out of the car he looked under the car and saw fire coming from the gas tank. The air intake and battery melted. All electrical components still worked because it did not get into the fire wall. The fire department had enough time to salvage most of the vehicle. It was unknown where the fire started. The dome light would not go off the vehicle. Also, the passenger side door light would not go off. When contact noticed these lights were on he took the fuse out that controls these lights but since he was going on a long drive . Back home he put the fuse back in to listen to the radio. Then while driving home the vehicle caught on fire.

Filed May 5, 2005 · Engine · 78 miles · NY

Was driving vehicle when I experienced ax extreme overheating condition. Over course of less than 2 minutes time my vehicles temperature guague progressed from the very bottom of the normal range all the way up past the red zone above normal. At time of occurence it was a cold day outside and I was less then 5 miles from my house having driven vehicle less than 10 minutes so I was fairly certain external factors could not have explained this degree of rapid engine overheating. This overheating was accompanied by excessive amounts of thick white billowing smoke exiting from my exhaust pipe (severe to the point it was impossible to see out my rearview mirror. Upon getting the car back to my house and allowing it to cool off I inspected the radiator and found it totally void of coolant and preceeded to refill it with over 6 liters of replacement fluid. Upon inspecting the underside of the engine I was able to ascertain that no coolant had leaked from my vehicle and finally upon inspecting the oil within the vehicle I noted the engine oil was contaminated with coolant/water resulting in a thick whitish milky appearance. Upon consulting a mechanic and have someone come to my house to look at the car it was determined that the head gasket failed. At this time I am uncertain as to the extent of damage to the core engine itself.

Filed Feb 24, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · FL

'recall campaign' ford taurus 1995 recalled the engine cooling fan assembly and installing circuit breaker. *bf the consumer stated the dealer replaced the motor and fan, but never installed the breaker. The dealer found a leak in the radiator but they did not have a replacement so the vehicle was taken to another shop. After the recall was performed on june 11. 2002 the vehicle overheated on june 28, 2002. The consumer was informed by the mechanic who previously performed the recall work, stated the vehicle had a blown head gasket and possibly a cracked head from overheating. The mechanic stated the fan motor did not cause the vehicle to overheat. The consumer stated he learned of a recall regarding the head gasket which the mechanic at the dealership denied that there was a problem. The consumer returned to the dealership again and they found the fan motor and circuit breaker not working properly, they denied there was a problem, however the vehicle overheated again, and the motor had to be replaced for a second time. The battery was replaced because the vehicle would not start at times.

Filed Feb 13, 2005 · Engine · OH

Ball bearings in engine fan motor, idler pulley, and belt tensioner all cease, or shred into metal bits. Engine fan fails, causing overheating, pulley and tensioner fail and fall off the car, causing loss of electricity, power steering and water pump, causing more overheating, plus a loss of control of the steering of the car.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Engine · 88,000 miles · TN

While driving at 35 MPH vehicle overheated. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and mechanic determined that intake manifold cracked, and coolant spilled inside the engine.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · NV · fire

95 ford taurus se sold to me by a major saturn dealer in september of 2001 sticker price around 6,000 before taxes etc. Traded in my paid for buick in good condition because of overheating that could not be fixed with vehicle history so easy to access these days, how could this be over looked by a major car dealer, selling to the general public, my vehicle has been on notice for recall for 8yrs.! I just became aware of this warranty recall a few months prior to the expiration of this recall notice. I accidently ran across the ford extended warranty card transferred to me when I purchased the car, called them and was given info that answered a lot of questions: last year, I spent every dime I could make, borrow, and beg to keep that car form blowing up, and running so that I could keep a roof me and my children?s head , (single mother with 2 children in las vegas is scary enough but without transportation I can?t even imagine. Car started overheating at odd times and way before any (normal heat reading), spewing coolant and so forth all over hoses and cables and radiator causing eventual erosion of all these hoses etc. Some hoses can cost up to $60 a piece! This overheating continued to simultaneously cause other problems such as build up of fluids(coolant mixture)in radiator at temperatures ranging from 117 degrees causing erosion of the same nature within the radiator, head gasket cracked and repaired at the tune of $1600. Still the electrical was over looked by the same mechanics time and time again. Neglect is a prevalent problem in this field and women are the victims here once again, helpless!

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 Jun 3, 2003 · Engine · 34,660 miles · CA

The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of recall 98m01. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who did a compression test and stated that all cylinders were ok. A few years and many engine problems later, the vehicle would frequently hesitate, misfire and overheat. When the vehicle was inspected it was determined that the head gaskets were leaking. The consumer requested reimbursement for head gasket repairs. (recall number 97v019000). *mr *scc

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Engine · GA

The vehicle stalled in heavy traffic which resulted in white smoke blowing out. *mr the mechanic stated that the head gasket had blown, which was a result of the fan bearing problem which was later addressed by a recall. The consumer requested reimbursement. After the vehicle was worked on for the recall, the vehicle began to overheat. The dealer completely flushed and all the liquids to try and remedy the cooling system problem. (recall 397v019000) *scc

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Engine · FL

Consumer received a recall letter from the manufacturer, took the vehicle to the dealer to fixed the engine cooling fan assembly. (the part on recall) vehicle had the same problem overheating. The recall failed. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Engine · MD

While driving at 55mph on flat surface and with no warning, the head gasket blewout, which caused vehicle to overheat. Consumer had to pull over. Dealer notified.*ak