2000 Ford Taurus: engine failure

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Engine · 80,000 miles · TX

After getting the car out of the body shop because of an accident, I was driving home and the temp gauge immediately went from normal to past hot. Once cooled, I added coolant and noticed the coolant jug had cracked. As a result, the head/head gasket had cracked due to the overheating from loss of coolant. As a result of the cracked head, exhaust is now entering into the coolant system, and causing coolant to boil out, and pump exhaust fumes into the cabin. I took it back to the shop, and was told that it was not their problem, and that the blown engine was not a result of the accident. I have made it a point to talk to every taurus owner I can, and many have the same exhaust odor in the cabin. The stress of driving, or an accident, causes the coolant jug to crack and leak out coolant. I personally have replaced 5 of these jugs since the purchase of the car because of cracking on the bottom and coolant would leak out. Once this starts, the car overheats without warning because the temperature sensor does not have coolant running across it to get the proper coolant temperature.

Filed Aug 13, 2006 · Electrical · 31,975 miles · MD · fire

1. Wire to alternator burning since last repair-7-26-08 2. Replace harness to correct concern,excessive voltage drop 3. Replace engine compartment-complete wiring harness.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Engine · 71,000 miles · MD

Engine failure caused by no compression in 2 cylinders. Vehicle is a 2000 taraus with 71,000 mile 3.0 liter engine. Dealer says I need a new engine. Ford district service manager unwilling to offer any financial assistance towards the repair. A car should not need a new engine at 71,000 miles. I have properly maintained this car.

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Engine · CA

Engine died at freeway speed. I was able to maneuver to the shoulder and re-start engine. This is the second occurrence. Both incidents happened during hot weather. I took the car to the dealership both times. Dealership couldn't find the cause.

Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Engine · MN

Low coolant light came on, but car did not overheat, but antifreeze did leak out of heater block. Took car to dealer... Heater block threaded incorrectly to engine. Now told I need a whole new engine! I have only had car for a month!