Consumer is complaining that vehicle will shut down in high temperature for no reason. This condition has occurred once before. Dealer notified and informed consumer to let them know if it occurs again, but nothing was done.
1996 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Serpentine belt has slippage, causing loss of vehicle control. Problem occurs when vehicle is driven over water puddles.
The engine head gasket had blown out. Vehicle had to pull over because engine overheated.
Consumer complained of smelling anti-freeze that was coming into vehicle while driving.vehicle been at dealer several times, still no correction was made. Dealer notified.
Abs brake failure. In addition, premature wear of brake pads/rotors, causing brakes to pulsate upon application. Also radiator is leaking brown fluid due to rust.
Passenger's door rattles. Replaced steering rack/leaking oil pan gaskets/oil filter and bracket/ seat belt retractor/rear defroster.
Burning oil odor starts after the vehicle has warmed for about 20 minutes. While sitting idle, the odor eminates from the engine and blows through the heating system into the passenger compartment.
Brakes go the floor and do not stop, transmission slips in first or second gear, grinding noise is heard turning, and vehicle stalls.
Rusty water in radiator reservoir. Also, vehicle surges at all times; transmission shifts when going down incline, causing vehicle to runaway and brake vibration when driving at 40-45 MPH.
Intermittent stalling.
Front brake calipers/pads and rotors malfunctioned. In addition, vehicle idling rough and backfiring. Dealer replaced computer/coil and spark plugs and crancase sensor. Did not solveproblem.
While driving through water in road due to rain or fire hydrant being flushed, vehicle momentarily loses partial powerand belt begins to squeal.
Engine stalls.
Whenever driving vehicle, radiator cooling (anti-freeze) would overflow onto the fan serpentine belt due to slickness of coolant, would lose control of steering. Moved to side of road to let coolant dry on fan belt & then would proceed.
When driving over a puddle, the alternator belt gets wet, causing the vehicle to lose steering power, and the vehicle stalls. *ak
Exhaust manifold failed.
Screeching noise in engine. At highway speeds vehicle make a high pitch whistle sound.
While driving at 15 MPH vehicle stalls; also, stalls while turning. Dealership notes possible engine valve cover failure. Owner notes that when brake pedal is pressed vehicle still wants to die out.
The valve cover gasket leaked oil.
Steering noise when turned to the right.
While driving, stop and go, an anti freeze like odor comes into interior of vehicle; causes dizziness and nausea; dealer replaced radiator expansion tank; did not solve problem.
When engine belts get wet, vehicle experiences loss of power steering.
Vehicle hesitated or stalled completely when making a left turn from a standing position -- since new.
While driving vehicle stalls.
Transmission shifts dangerously, causing vehicle to stall.
Engine fire. (ohio state police report)
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