While pulling into a parking space consumer heard a loud noise. Upon inspection of the vehicle consumer noticed the source of the noise was due to the timing belt breaking and falling off.
1999 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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My 1999 fprd taurus se with 47,995 miles had the power steering pump break and spray power steeing fluid throughtout the car, the rack and pinion steering is gone, leaking everywhere, and the defrost, fan, and blower have stopped working.
When the vehicle A/C was on a rotten food smell emitted through the vents and into the cabin of the vehicle. While driving the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the engine leaked coolant which caused the engine to overheat and the engine to seize. The vehicles coolant light did not illuminate but the engine light did. The dealer could not explain the loss of coolant therefore the repairs were not made. *ak *ph
Consumer states that after driving vehicle for any amount of time coolant leakes out onto the ground when the vehicle is parked. Also while driving at any speed vehicles accelerates without any warning ,and vehicle stalls when brakes are applied.
Re: 1999 ford taurus: VIN # [xxx] my wife and I purchased a 1999 ford taurus from north point ford in north little rock, arkansas, on feb. 16, 2001. Since november 2002, we have had the car at two ford dealerships and three independent repair shops trying to get the heater fixed. So far it has cost us $1,324.21. During the most recent repair, north point ford took apart the entire coolant system, flushed each component and found rust in the engine block, which they said was the source of the problem. At present, the heater is working, but we feel we are due reimbursement for the repairs. The car was still under the manufacturer's warranty when we bought it with 29,891 miles. (the contract states 28,890 as the dealer denied our request to list the correct mileage.) we purchased an extended "bumper to bumper" warranty at a cost of $1,733 at north point ford. The big selling point was the warranty would cover all major repairs such as the air conditioner/heater system. The warranty is handled through warrantech automotive, p.o. Box 1179, bedford, tx 76095. The contract # is 14747754; the contract plan code is cv60100ukd; the selling dealer code is 718688 and the local agent code is 183. However, the warranty company has paid very little toward the repairs, claiming they are "maintenance." I have located service bulletins on the internet. Among them is #01-15-6 "heater core - repeated failure" and #01-11-6 "cooling system - corrosion/contamination/overheating." we were also told that on the 1999 tauruses, ford sent the vehicles from the factory with a highly corrosive coolant. This would explain the service bulletins on the heater core failure and coolant system corrosion. [xxx] from the ford executive offices called aug. 5 to say ford is unwilling to help and I must take up the fight with the warranty company.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
There is a problem with the catalytic converter. Consumer states vehicle is out of warranty. Dealer notified.
Two head gaskets blew with my 1999 ford taurus VIN #[xxx] at 46,000 miles have detailed and excellent maintenance on this vehicle. Thermostat was cooked and no overheating, just lost of heat. Just had a sensor replaced. *nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Head gasket defects seem prevalent with ford engines. Mine just went on my 1999 taurus wagon with only 37,000 miles.
The engine rod failed.
While driving the speedometer needle failed and the car began jerking and stuttering as if it was going to stall.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the engine will seize and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified ts
I have been reading about problems with the taurus cooling system, and I am experiencing some issues. I would like all the information I could get on the situation. Dt
Consumer states that the 3l v6 engine has a crack in the engine block. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle stalls at any speed. Dealer has examined vehicle 4 times, cannot find a problem.*ak
I was driving home from work on a busy highway (rt. 80) when th ford taurus that I was driving began to shut off. I was driving 50 miles per hour when the car began to slow down to a complete stop. I managed to get the car pulled over to the shoulder on the busy highway. It was rush hour and the highway was extremely busy. When I came to a complete stop I opened the hood on the busy highway. There was smoke coming up from the antifreeze overflow tank. I checked the oil and it was ok. I had the car towed to a garage. The garage informed me there was a crack in the head gasket or in the engine block. This garage did not want to touch the car because they said oil was mixing with the antifreeze. I then had the car towed to a ford dealer in lehighton,pa they informed me that there is internal damage to my motor and the repairs could cost up to $4000. I have had this vehicle for 1 year and I still owe $11,000 on the vehicle. I was never offered an extended warrenty on the car. I do not feel like this is my fault and I do not feel like I should have to pay $4000 repair for this car. Thankyou, laura cox.
Vehicle caught fire after driven for a short distance. Insurance company will not release cause. Owner indicated that something in engine was probable cause. Please describe details.
The front shaft oil pump failed while the consumer was driving.
I have had nothing but problems since I purhcased my vehicle on one occasion the care overheated while still unter warranty I was told by dealer couldnt find the problem. Then the timing change gasket had to be replaced was told by the mechanic that it wasnt installed correctly I had to replace it didnt report problem to dealer or ford now my power steering has gone out will cost 700.00 to fix have reported probelm to dealership as well as ford however they wont do anything for me both ford and two other mechanice have told me this is a problem with the 1999 ford taurus breti .
Vehicle had a gas leak. This is the second incident. The vehicle was in for repairs for the same failed parts. (vent solenoid and the fuel vapor canister)
Consumer noticed gas leaking from vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced canister and vent solenoid assembly. This was second time this problem was repaired.*ak consumer states that vehicle had a trunk leak.
Consumer states even when pressing on brakes, the vehicle will try to move forward or jerk. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer states vehicle leaks oil in the hood area on the right side, also smokes and there is a noise on the right side when consumers foot is on the brake.
When the vehicle is started cold, consumer notices the vehicle surging, vehicle has been at dealership for 72 days, the dealer can not duplicate the problem. *jg
Passenger's seat belt buckle would not latch. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
My taurus leaks fuel after filling the tank. The dealer replaced the rollover valve, vapor canister and evaporator solenoid and a hose clip on march 1, 01. In october 2001 I again noticed fuel dripping from the tank area after refuelling. The dealer is ordering a new tank. Ford tech hotline says there may be another defective rollover valve inside the tank. This poses a safety hazard which I believe should be reported.
While driving 55 MPH vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The vehicle had smelly exhaust.
I complained about this car the day I bought it. I told them it was a lemon and I wanted my money back. The dealer refused. From the day I bought the car (one year ago) it is has been in the shop for a total of over 8 weeks. It has had replacement transmission, catalytic converters, gaskets, pumps, hoses, filters and it still does not run. It doesn't start properly, if it starts at all. It stalls in reverse and initital shift into drive does not run smooth. The wiper fluid does not come out. The car rattles and sounds awful . The car is under manufacturer warranty and they won't fix it. The car is a lemon there is something fundamentally wrong with it and it can't be fixed. Ford knows this and they won't take it back.
A block in the engine shouldnt crack within 3 months of buying a vehicle unless there was a problem with it earlier, im running a background check with lawyer. Please help.
Foul odor in psgr compartment after eng gets hot (20 min); retd to dlr 3x, dlr=no prob found;brakes=pulsate,turned rotors;intermittent washer spray when wipers on(washer fluid not activated) =turn signal sw rplcd;broken mo mount found, dlr replcd; sway bar brkn, dlr replcd; dlr bought vehl back due to odor problem-slsman & uv mgr were wonderful, serv dept =depends on tech involved; bought 2000 tau ses fr bd ford.
When the fan for the radiator turns on the all the lights dim for a few seconds when shuts off it goes back up I took it to ford dealer and they said it was the alternater and they replaced it with a used alternater wich the car is still under warrent when I got the car at normal temp and the fan kicks on it stills does it even after they replace the alternater so I called them back and now they are saying it is normal for the light to dim but all the other cars I have driven have done this.
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