1998 Ford Taurus engine problems

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 138,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the brakes failed completely and the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure had recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed a rear proportioning valve. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 138,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 175,500 miles · CO

This is the scariest thing I have ever seen while driving my teenage son's vehicle. His vehicle would not decrease in speed. While taking off from a stop, without touching the pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own. I have never seen a vehicle accelerate without hitting the gas pedal. This is a serious safety concern especially since its a teenagers vehicle. I see that newer tauruses had a recall for the exact same issue. Many were reporting the vehicle accelerating on its own, this is exactly what my son's did tonight. Also, when I placed his vehicle in park, the vehicle revved up to 4000 RPM's like someone was hitting the gas. I had to shut the car off before it blew the engine. It was nerve racking. This is likely to cause a serious injury of death to my child.

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Body, Engine · 70,000 miles · MD · fire

After driving about a mile, the air conditioning stopped and black smoke came out of the hood. Stopped the car and thought of opening the hood but saw flames. Three adults and two children (5 and 2 yrs old) got out of the car. Called police and fire service. By the time they arrive, the car was in flames. The engine and front row seats were totally burnt. The car was a total loss. There was no way to determine the reason for the (mysterious) fire. This happened in miami, florida.

Filed Feb 7, 2011 · Engine · 142,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and turning it off, it would not start again. The failure occurred intermittently. No warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they informed her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2009 · Engine · 167,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. The vehicle would occasionally exhibit a no-start condition. She also noticed the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 167000. Updated 12/7/09 *cn the consumer stated the engine would become excessively hot. Updated 12/08/09

Filed May 6, 2009 · Engine · 42,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the driver heard a gushing noise outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and oil was observed leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was contributed to the engine oil pan gasket. The oil pan gasket was replaced at that time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two separate occasions for identical failures. Currently, the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was between 42,000-44,000 and current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Engine · 250,220 miles · MA

Ford taurus 1998 engine coolant reservoir (plastic container) sprung a leak on the bottom side. No indication of any rubbing against anything. I ordered a replacement from an on-line internet parts wholesaler and they said they had many orders for replacement ford taurus engine coolant reservoir bottles. I never had such a problem on any previous car that I have owed before.

Filed Jan 12, 2008 · Engine · 82,000 miles · CO

Engine oil is leaking on exhaust system from back side of engine. Strong smell and oil on ground' 81,000 miles on vehicle. I purchased vehicle new. Replaced valve cover gaskets. Still leaking oil.

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Engine · MD

Stuck thermostat caused a boil over. A few months later the integrated pressure/overflow bottle cracked and caused a major loss of coolant. This also lead to the heater core becoming blocked due to the loss of coolant. Updated 12/07/07

Filed May 10, 2006 · Engine · 98,811 miles · VA

Smoke was rising from underneath car on the right side. Turned engine off and found oil was running down and hitting the hot exhaust pipe causing the smoke. Car was towed to the repair facility. Repair facility found the oil pan gasket was bulged out on the right side about 3/4" thus allowing oil to run out of the oil pan. Oil pan gasket was replaced.