Was told by ford that this needs engine replacement as well.
1995 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Consumer was taking vehicle to dealer for recall 97v019000 repairs on engine coolant fan. Also, while changing defective component mechanic was aware that engine head gasket was defective. Because vehicle was over the 7-year warranty manufacturer was not reliable for component.
When the consumer started the vehicle to warm the engine, it caught on fire and was destroyed. The consumer is asking for reimbursement for the damage caused by the fire, also the serpentine belt was replaced prior to the fire.(lawyer on behalf of client).
The federal safety agency# 01 v 390 000/manufacturer's recall 01s38 concerning engine cooling fan bearing. Vehicle had no problem until dealer: chgnoweth, ford; clarkburg, wv; phone# 304‑623‑6501 completed recall repairs. Currently, vehicle is starting to overheat while driving, dealer notified and is not willing to assist. *ak
This is a major problem with ford and this motor if anything this should be a safety problem think of your family driving down the road and the gaskets let go not a pretty site think safety for everybody s sake.
Recall 01s30/01m09 to replace a circuit breaker for cooling fan. There were no parts available. Dealer is astrucci ford. State route 28, the service manager is gary.
Consumer brought vehicle in for recall 01v390000. However, recall repairs could not be performed due to cicuit breaker part which was not in stock. Consumer arrived for second appointment dealership was closed. Manufacturer notified.
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.
Vehicle keeps overheating. Dealer contacted, but problem still exists. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle went into reverse on its own when it was parked.
While driving, head gasket blewout, and antifreeze leaked into exhaust system. *ak consumer will collaborate with dealer regarding repairs since vehicle is still under 7 year warranty.
While driving noise was coming from engine. Had taken vehicle to dealer for the problem, but dealer could not find what was causing the noise. Please provide more information.
Consumer stated the door panels and molding strip on all 4 doors of vehicle are coming off, this is the second reoccurrence, and the dealer has been notified. The problem is causing the doors not to shut properly. *ak. Also there was water coming out of the exhaust, which caused the muffler to rust.
Consumer states vehicle is losing water and antifreeze and on occasion is running hot and missing. Consumer recevied recall notice relating to head gasket failure. However, when diagnosed by dealership, dealer claimed could not find anything wrong. Consumer's personal mechanic found water and antifreeze was leaking down onto the pistons and rusting the spark plugs, and causing damage to the radiator and thermostat. However, even though there was a recall notice for the head gaskets, it was replaced at owners expense. Consumer is requesting reimbursement.
The consumer was inside of the vehicle and he smelled smoke coming in through the vents from underneath the hood of the vehicle. Nlm the vehicle suddenly caught on fire.
While driving vehicle caught on fire. Had taken vehicle to dealer, and they found out that cause of the fire was cooling fan. Then, vehicle was repaired. Consumer had received a recall notice wich did not include this vehicle due to VIN. Please provide more information.
Upon starting vehicle fire broke out in engine. However there was recall 97 v 019/ manufacturer's recalls 000, 14673/ 01 1 011 000/ 14660 01 concerning engine fan bearings. Please provide any further information.
While traveling engine overheated. Vehicle was serviced, and technician stated engine fan needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
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.
Another 1995 ford taurus, 3.8l engine blows a head gasket, missed the so called extended warranty by 3 months, what a shame, a minimum of 1,200 to 1,500 dollars, oh well. Another poor sucker paying for fords engineering. Am I just unlucky or does ford have it figured out when this engine is going to blow? Well I'm furious that I have to take a second loan to repair this car, the first loan was to buy this car. *ak
Got recall notice. Took vehicle to dealer to get recall repaired, but dealer would not honor recall notice. Consumer had already replaced the parts, except the circuit breaker, previously. Called dealer, and told about repairs. Dealer urged consumer to bring vehicle in anyway.
The federal safety agency recall 01 v 390 000/ manufacturer's recall 01s30 concerning engine cooling fan bearing. Dealer johnson ford; kingston, ny; phone 845/338-7800, ext 642 unable to honor recall repairs because parts were not available. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle still overheats after replacing engine. As soon as temperature gauge moved in the red, pulled vehicle over to cool off. Dealer has not been notified.
Recall 01 v 390 000/engine cooling fan bearing: uable to get recall honored. Dealer: h&l ford; auburn, ny; phone # 315/252-7250 stated no part was available. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.
The federal safety agency recall 01-v-390-000/ manufacturer's recall 01s30 dealer was contacted 3 weeks ago to service recall but parts were not available. Consumer received a call on 22-jan-02 to come in on 23-jan-02, and was told parts were not in. Dealership ford burts arapasoe, 10039 arapasoe rd, englewood, co. 80112. Phone number 3003-643-9000.
While driving vehicle completely shut down. Also, steering shook. It started at 35 MPH. Please provide any further information.
While driving head gasket blewout. Contacted dealer. Please provide more information.
Consumer experienced a vibration coming from engine. *ak. Consumer stated the vibration from the engine is coming from the supports of the motor.
While driving at 25mph motor mounts cracked, causing vehicle to shift, and resulting in engine and transmission dropping. Please provide any further information.
While driving engine could overheat most of the time without a prior warning. Consumer needs to stop vehicle and let the engine to cool down. Please provide more information.
Vehicle caught on fire after vehicle heated up, consumer pulled over, and turned off vehicle, but it caught on fire. Had not contacted dealer. *ak
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