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.
1995 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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While the consumer was having the oil changed in his 1995 ford taurus the technician noticed that the epoxy coating covering the engine oil pan failed and came off. As a result the pan was severely rusted. *nm while driving the speedmeter needle suddenly moved back and forth very fast
'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.
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.
Vehicle was leaking fluid from under the front of the engine. Vehicle was taken to repair shop, and mechanic determined that a new radiator was needed, and replaced it. Consumer paid $300.00 for replacement.
The vehicle will not start. Consumer had the computer/ coil, and distributor replaced. Also, engine head gaskets were replaced three times.
After ford recall replaced head gasket due to leaking coolant into front 3 cylinders of 3.8 engine, engine started using oil (quart every 600 miles), causing front plugs to foul and bad engine performance. Plugs must be replaced every 5000 miles to keep engine performance even barely adequate. Ford dealership denies fault. All I know is that something went wrong after gasket was replaced. Car now has 64000 miles. Ford= fix or repair daily.
Engine is over heating. Manufacturer is conducting a recall for this defect including the cooling fan. However, due to the VIN, this vehicle is not included. Provide further details.
Problems with vehicle's engine and exhaust system.*mr the consumer learned of recall on the vehicle regarding the head gasket. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and while in the process of performing the recall a bolt broke off in the engine. The bolt could not be removed, so ford authorized the replacement of the entire engine. On may 9, 2004 smoke emitted from the exhaust when the consumer started the vehicle, the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer who performed the recall months earlier. It was later determined that head gasket on the replacement engine was failing. It was apparent that the repalcement engine did not have a quality head gasket installed.
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The fire originated from the engine compartment, mostly on the left side. There were engine components lying on the driveway. (some of the wires were melted) *ak there was a recall on the cooling fan #97v019000. Water was found in the trunk. *sc
E-mail fm jamie phillips (tn) opposed auto mfrs being allowed to have secret warranties for hidden defects & recalls, she experienced problems w/ the head gasket on her 1995 ford taurus, reply to wash, dc ofc. *ph
While driving my ford taurus(3.8l), the engine temperature went all the way up. Upon investigation smoke was coming from the cooling fan. I had the car towed to sunrise ford, who denied that the vehicle was covered by well known recall (01v390)
Request reimbursement for motor, fan and fuse assembly prior to receiving the recall notice. *ph
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.
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.
Car stalled on freeway then when finally got it started and exited freeway at the very next exit, car stalled again. This time when the car started it also caught on fire underneath the hood. Pulled into very first parking lot (approx 100ft) car stalled again but by now was completely engulfed in flames under the hood. I exited vehicle immediately and called fire dept. Car was a complete loss. Several weeks to a month after loss of car, I received a recall notice for the car. Apparently there was a defective engine cooling fan that could cause a fire underneath the hood. My car is gone. What do I do? Ford is responsible. How do I get reimbursed for my car. I am not looking for a handout. I just want what my car was worth, not to mention my time and trouble.
A/c: compressor clutch came apart exhaust: due to heat and corrosion cat converter flange became so thin it was impossible to seal exhaust. Act converter replaced under 8/80 emmissions warranty. Paint: cracks in paint developed above rear wheel (sheet metal flexing?) allowing moisture in causing corrosion and paint to lift. Front springs: both front springs broke nearly puncturing the right front tire. No help from ford. Seems they have a history of bad spring problems. 93 taurus recall #98v‑094, windstar recall 01v‑199, contour recall 01v‑255. They have extended the warranty on front springs for the 2000 ford focus for 10 years or 150,000 miles because of this problem. I didn't even know the springs were broken. Dealer brought it to my attention while in for A/C repair. Had the spring punctured the tire at highway speed the result could have been catastropic. I contacted ford customer service and they offered no assistance other than to say if there was a future recall or satisfaction program I would be eligible for reimbursment. The cost of the repair is relativly inexpensive. It's the fact that they know there is a problem and are unwilling to address it that bothers me. Springs are not a maintance item. I have seen them lose tension and sag on older high mileage cars, but not brake. This is a safety issue.
1. The engine problem was a blown head gasket 2. The transmission problem was a planetary gear meltdown. I replaced the planetary gearset and the fiber parts, plates and seals. I also installed an axod dam kit made by shift technology products to increase the lubrication to the planetaries. Unfortunately, the transmission still has the same delayed shifts from second to third and third to fourth and a delayed and harsh third to second downshift that it always had (it was my wifes car when I met her and it had 30000 miles on it at that time). 3. Runs on the hot side even after the head gasket change. I've replaced the thermostat seeveral times and the water pump once and the radiator once. I finally removed the thermostat and let it run without one and the gage will still run in the middle. Also, the cooling fan works.
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!
Vehicle has 45,000 miles. Well maintained. Engine failure; loud, hard, engine knock.
While driving vehicle stalled. Driver lost power steering. Driver managed to move to side of road and stopped vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealership for the mechanic to check out problem.
The consumer stated while at a stop, suddenly white smoke emitted from the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated 2 gaskets had blown. *ak the blown head gaskets were the result of a failed fan bearing. The consumer felt since the failure was the result the fan bearing, she should be reimbursed all her monies. Vehicle began to over heat after the recall work was performed. To keep from over heating, the cooling system was flushed and all liquids were replaced. *ph
Dealer had to replace twice the head gasket. But problem recurring. Will need to replace the head gasket again.
While driving at 40 MPH smoke started coming from the hood. A passing motorist noticed fire under consumer's vehicle and warned them. Seconds after consumer pulled over and existed the vehicle, it exploded. Consumer felt fire was related to the engine cooling fan as stated in recall 01 I 011 000, but consumer never received notification. The manufacturer claimed the recall letter was mailed out.
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.
Complaint about the warranty extension provided by ford for the head gasket defect.*mr consumer felt the extended warranty of 7 years/100,000 mile was fine for long distance commuters, but unfair for retired individuals who only drive 7,000 miles a year. *ph
Nar-per *aaj on 07/02/2003. *scc the hose split on the air conditioner and smoke was coming from under the hood requiring the consumer not to have any air or heat. Repairs caused approx $1486.33. The consumer then received a recall, so she took the recall notice and the receipts of money spent to fix the recall problem to the dealership but they told her the warranty did not cover it. The consumer is very dissatisfied and need assistance in choosing a good warranty. *cb
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
While driving and with no warning vehicle will stall ,and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle.
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
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