1998 Ford Taurus: check engine light

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 148,230 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, the horn became inoperable and the service engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,230.

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 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 Jul 28, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · PA

1998 ford taurus; 78000+ miles: recurring transmission problems. Owners manual indicates that the illumination of the check engine light may not be referring to a mechanical problem that will affect performance of the vehicle. Our light came on one month after we purchased the car. It would go off when we changed fluids or brand of gasoline. On june 28th there was a noticable change in drivability as the speedometer stopped working completely and the car would no longer shift from low gear. The engine would rev to 5000 rpms trying to shift but could not. I certainly believe this to be a dangerous situation while trying to maneuver in 55 to 65 MPH traffic. Aamco now tells me that it will cost 1500 t0 2000 dollars to fix the problem. I ran a 1993 ford van to 270,000 miles but I did not know that this model had a 12 year history of severe transmission problems.

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Engine · CA

Intermittenly check engine light become innoperable obstructing drivers. Rear brakes squealing and moaning failed caused by the rotors. Rotor which went bad causing damages the rear brakes and pads. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Oct 18, 2002 · Transmission · VA

Consumer states that speedometer stays on 10 MPH when vehicle is actually going 40 MPH, consumer states engine light has illuminated. Rpm's raise higher than normal. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Apr 29, 2002 · Transmission · TN

Engine lights come on and stay on all day. Had vehicle diagnosed by several dealers, and they all concluded that there was a problem with transmission.

Filed Jan 3, 2002 · Transmission · CT

Transmission blew a seal and the fluid poured out of vehicle. Engine light kept coming on. Vehicle bucked when changing gears. Dealer stated vehicle was repaired. Vehicle still bucks and the light still comes on. Transmission slips and hesitates. *jg

Filed Jul 5, 2001 · Transmission · MA

Engine light will come on, and speedometer and odometer fail to function while vehicle is in operation. Dealership has examined vehicle, and could not reproduce problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.