Intermittent operation on low and high speed settings- dealer did not repair after complaint. Problem occurs with relative frequency.
1997 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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Engine caught on fire, most likely caused by the fuel regulator--fuel leaked onto the manifold. *ak
The ignition tension pully froze up and caused the belt to come off and the motor to overheat. The motor overheated this one time that I know of and cause all the alluminum in the moter to warp, basicly ruinning the motor. The car was shut down with in 3 min I did not know what was wrong. The extended warranty that I purchased from the dealership would not cover the parts damaged due to overheating, eventhough a covered part caused motor to over heat. Thank you.
Stall, rough idle, ignition missing. Wiring replaced, but vehicle continues to run rough. Dealer check fuel system but no problem found. Unable to determine cause via diagnostics. This problem has existed and grown worse with this vehicle since purchased in 04/98 at @17000 miles.
Many problems since purchase, very disatisfied, car was not checked out prior to sale, car was missing basic fluids, car had lights out which I was ticketed for, car was running horrible needed brakes, also needed what was thought to be a tuneup but car continued to run horrible which looks to have turned out to be engine problems which LED to replacement of engine.
While driving in traffic or into intersections vehicle will completely shut down, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. Please give any further details.
Engine shut down at idle - waited 1 minute then restarted.
While traveling vehicle would stall without prior indication.
Four dealer visits have not corrected engine problem, factory refuses to help.
Vehicle never heats up. The temperature gauge never registers hot on the car. Also, engine head gaskets blew out withouty prior indication or warning. Incident occurred three times. Dealer notified and aware of the problem. Car with dealer and no information on diagnosis. Right front grinding noise and steering gear was replaced. Freeze plug lost. Provide further information.
Recalls 97v097000/96v166000; while driving the RPM's went up, zoomed up, and the car died, coasted to the side and parked. Dealer contacted, and stated the vehicle did not comply with the recalls. Provide further information.
Recall repair work on the brown coolant was not completed as stated by dealership.
Whenever stopping or starting the vehicle, it would rumble/ vibrate and shake badly. Took to dealer to have vehicle checked. Was told that the catalytic convertor had to be replaced. The problem of vibrating and rumbling still exists.
Transmission/oil pump drive failed.
During a routine oil change attempted to remove oil filter with wrench, wrench came in contact with wires near the starter motor, alot of sparks came out and burn marks were left on the oil filter, dealer has not been contacted.
When the vehicle is in stop and go traffic it stalls. The dealer has been notified.
Engine noise continually.
Engine fire during collision due to leak.
Ignition system failed.
While driving vehicle through puddles vehicle freezes. There is no power, engine shuts off after vehicle has cleared puddle, power resumes.
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