1996 Ford Taurus: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Engine · TN

While driving at highway speed and shut down causing lost of power steering. Ts

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Engine · TN

While driving 60mph the engine shut down causing lost of power steering. Add any additional information. Ts

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Engine · TN

Heard tapping sound coming from engine check engine light flashed three times lost all power to vehicle upon inspection from ford dealer they confirmed that the cam sprocket had stripped from the cam shaft as a result the engine is totaled resulting in a 6000.00 dollar less tax and labor repair bill. Dt

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Engine · WY

Camshaft snapped, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states that the sprocket on the camshaft came loose, causing the cam to quit turning, this caused the valves and pistons to hit each other, the engine died and vehicle lost power brakes and power steering.

Filed Mar 19, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · AL

When driving hit a puddle of water and passenger's side tire splashed water on serpentine belt which started to slip, pulling vehicle off the road. Lost power steering. Dealer contacted. *ak the alternator was also affected by the splashing water causing the engine to stall.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Engine · DE

While driving 66mph vehicle lost all power without warning. Everything locked up. Took to dealer, and daler indicated engine needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 6, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · NV

My car broke down 10/21/2000. I lost all power on the freeway driving with my 2 year old son. I took my car to 3 ford dealerships and none of the mechanics could figure out what was wrong. Finally I found an independent machine shop who was competent enough to not only diagnose and fix my car properly, but they had to piece my engine (including the axles) together after a ford dealership refused to put my car back together. I had no vehicle for 7 months and had to pay $3171 for the repairs not to mention 4 tow trucks. Shortly after having my car fixed I noticed it would idle high when sitting at stop signs or lights. Eventually my check engine light appeared and recently discovered it is either the throttle position sensor or throttle body. Regarding the cam sprocket failure, I know of at least 69 people who have had the exact same problems with their taurus sho models. Ford refuses to help fix its defective product and hopefully no one will have to die from this sudden engine failure before action is taken. Thank you.

Filed Dec 14, 2001 · Engine · MI

While traveling at 45 MPH and without any warning, vehicle stalled. *ak consumer states the vehicle completely lost power, timing chain broke destroying the camshaft, 8 valves, upper gasket, head bolts and causing the cam sproket to fail.

Filed Aug 11, 2001 · Engine · NM

Camshaft failure on interference engine in '1996 taurus loss of power steering/ power brakes. What could happen in this auto with such a failure at highway speed?

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Engine · NC

While traveling at approximately 30 MPH in city traffic vehicle lost all power when engine stalled. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that head gasket needed to be replaced at consumers expense of $1400.00.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Transmission · RI

While driving about 15 MPH heard noise like a garbage disposal, then vehicle lost power. After stopping saw a lot of transmission pieces on ground. Took it to dealer for repairs. *ak the manufacturer agreed to replace the transmission at a cost of $1000 since it failed prematurely. However, the consumer found out that there were 3 recalls on transmission for the 1996 model and was seeking refund of the repair cost. Owner was not notified of the recall.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Engine, Steering · TX

Freeze plugs blew out without warning at 65 MPH on interstate hwy; temp gauge within normal range and "check engine" light did not come on until engine died. Required head gasket job as well as repair of freeze plugs. Temporary loss of power steering when turning corners on wet streets. Windshield fogs over completely when defrost/defog is turned on before it clears. Temporary loss of vision through windshield resulting in extremely hazardous driving conditions...