1996 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 18, 2010 · Engine · 106,500 miles · NE

My 1996 ford taurus gl stalled due to a failed camshaft synchronizer that broke. It only has 106,500 miles on it. I understand the 1997's have a recall - why aren't the 1996 taurus included ?? These should be part of the recall.

Filed Jan 23, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. It cranks, but the ignition does not turn over until she depresses the accelerator pedal. The vehicle would stall at least ten to twelve times before it would start. She took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the fuel injectors and brake switch interlock were the causes of the failure. The vehicle is also stuck in park and will not move. In order to start the vehicle, she has to turn the ignition off and shift into neutral. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/05/09.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump and fuse needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Transmission · 00

While driving 5 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission clutch plate needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · CA

This car continually stalls out , the battery light comes on, the engine repair light comes on, the underneath suspension squeeks and groans, the brakes squeak, the wheel doesn't turn when the car stalls out. It has happened numerous times when I am turning a corner, the car stalls out and the wheel will not turn. Now the computor systems are not working the air conditioning. I have to restart the car to get the radio and the air conditioning to start up. These things happen but no one can find a problem.

Filed Dec 31, 2002 · Engine · AZ

Consumer complained about engine stalling problems. It only happens when driving at no more than 10 to 15 MPH. Dealer was contacted as well as the manufacturer,l and nothing has happened so far. Ts...

Filed Sep 29, 2002 · Engine · NE

The vehicle stalled while the consumer was traveling. The dealer determined that the engine had died due to intake cam switch failure.

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Engine · KY

When ever my car hits over 250 degree's it will stall out , you then have to wait till the engine cools to start it back up , this mainly occur,s when it it very warm out side.I first had this happen when I was traveling down on interstate in the middle of july when the outside temp was about 95 degree's all of a sudden the car just died in the middle of the interstate. This problem had occured several time befor while driving in my home town just doing 30- 45 miles per hour or sitting at a red lite .I have read that ford had the same problem with this moduler on earlier models I went to our ford dealer and they said that they couldnt just fix it I would have to pay for it since my car was a 1996 not a 1995 I feel if ford new that the earlier models had this problem they should be willing to fix it on mine also.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Engine, Visibility · AZ

While driving engine gaskets blewout, causing vehicle to stall. Consumer has had number safety problems with vehicle since purchase. Has had to replace heater core/ radiator and thermostat.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Engine · NJ

While driving vehicle and without warning engine stalled. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic stated frozen plug needed to be replaced.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NM

Vehicle stalls at various speeds, dealer has adjusted PCM but this did not remedy the problem, the brakes cause vibration when stopping.*ak

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.