Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. While driving 35 MPH, the anti theft device engaged and caused the vehicle to stall unexpectantly. The contact coasted the vehicle off the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and she stated the failure recurred at least six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. The contact stated the dealer replaced the battery cable, a metal wire to the battery and the key was reprogrammed and replaced. The failure continued to recur intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 158,273.
1998 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving
9 of the 545 complaints about the 1998 Ford Taurus describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 48 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
The transmission stalled and started leaking transmission fluid all over the engine and on the road which caused smoking.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. The problem was due to a faulty automatic transmission.
The vehicle stalled intermittently.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Consumer had to replace to fuel pump. Dealer notified. Mr
While driving vehicle will jerk and than stall out.
When this car is running more than 40minutes, the engine "bucks"/jerks/hesitates and is not responsive--as if it would stall but never does, 'though the dash "trouble" lights blink for 1/2 second each time. This was repeated 2-3 times at each of 5 seprate incidents. I had the engine checked with a scanner at my regular mechanic's place and the transmission checked at a reliable transmissions specialist. Nothing found. Various road tests could not reproduce this experience. I did replace the fuel filter. Other incidents occurred 6/21 about 15-min. Later after being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic for 20 minutes on a 55-60mph route I always use. The 3rd incident was 7/6, accelerating after a full-stop intersection. 4th&5th were on 7/8 when driving @25-30mph, but driving for a while. I do notice after driving 15-20 minutes regularly, the automatic shift @between 35-40mph hesitates. I have been keeping my highest speeds down to 60mph or less, and usually driving no more than 1/2hr. Each trip. I'm afraid to take a long trip for fear the car will hesitate, lose power, or slow down in heavy expressway traffic. I am concerned for my safety.
When traveling on the highway the car just stalled without prior warning. Before it was turned back on, vehicle surged forward, then cut off.
Vehicle is stalling and the RPM valves are going up. Ehicle kicks into gear and shifts very hard.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. tt
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. tt
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include...
- In vehicle loctite service procedure for camshaft tube and gear. tt
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Exhaust system y-pipe crack at the noise vibration harness bracket. mj
- Some sho vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise originating from the valve cover area. tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Ford Taurus stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Ford Taurus?
9 of 545 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Taurus (2%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 48 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Taurus
Coil spring 33Adaptive cruise 27Sudden acceleration 24Brake failure 22No deployment 20Grinding brakes 19Jerking 14Headlights 12Fire or smoke 11Seat belt 11Transmission failure 11ABS 9Check engine light 9Fuel pump 8Hesitation 7Slipping 7Power steering loss 6Won't shift 5Tire blowout 5Won't start 5
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