2000 ford taurus ses v6 car stalls when trying to leave traffic lights. Near collision on several occasions. Repair estimate is $1500 and the dealer said "that may not fix the problem, but it's a start".
2000 Ford Taurus engine complaints
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The 2000 ford taurus just stops running while driving on the road. Some times the vehicle doesn't start at all and leaves us stranded where we are sitting, for example: at the grocery store, the church and sometimes at home. This incident occurs very often and we have taken it back to the place where it was purchased and to other garages because of the unconcerned people from where this vehicle was purchased. The place we bought it from said they wouldn't help us because there was nothing wrong with it. Apparently there is or we wouldn't have towing bills and have to have it checked out all the time. This is a big problem for us. The owner of the place where we bought the vehicle did make the comment that there was nothing they could do about it and we where just complaining about something that wasn't there. Again, we have bills from the garage, as well as bills from where is was purchased showing the problem that apparently cannot be found even from the people that sold us the vehicle. This 2000 ford taurus apparently has a problem and sold anyway. We are concerned that the vehicle is dangerous as it does stop running while driving it down the road and again leaves us stranded and we are elderly people and just wanted to purchase an affordable car that we could trust with safety and affordable transportation that has giving us nothing but trouble. Also, the place we purchased this vehicle from has not been very helpful with us at all about the problem vehicle we bought from them. Thank you.
I purchased this vehicle used and have had nothing but trouble since. The main issue is that it has had the potential to kill me,my family and passers by on 4 separate occasions . To start with we replaced all of the pulleys on the vehicle last winter, due to a constant squealing noise that replacing the belt did not fix. This cost a small fortune as we broke several tools (and 4 tensioner pulley's) as did 3 mechanics trying to get the pulleys back on. Ford was absolutely no help, they wanted to charge 300 or more dollars to attempt the job, their quote was something like "those things are a pain in the a@# and we never know what we're looking at with labor when we get one in!" after nearly 2 weeks we completed the work and many dollars later only to later discover that when we drive it in the rain the belt comes off! As you can imagine this is not exactly fun when on a country road in the rain with your child at 55 MPH and you suddenly have no control of your car. As was the case with me the first time by the time I pulled into my driveway 2 miles later I had something plastic smoking on the right front side and severe overheating issues!!! This has happened 3 times since, once leaving me stranded at wal-mart,once in a friends driveway and most recently after 2 days of rain I decided to take my kids to the end of the raod to the bus stop(this is only re: 80 feet or so away) and I hadn't been anywhere and hit no puddles out of fear, and yet still lost the belt coming back to my driveway. My child had a seizure at school a week and a half ago, 20 miles from me and I had to drive in the rains from tropical storm gustav to a family members house and get a ride to the hospital to be with my child. I am having to say no to work(substitute teaching) when it's raining again in fear of wrecking and or being stuck somewhere and can't sell it because it has these problems. We also have had major problems with the fan's burning out and the front tires wearing down.
2000 ford taurus serpentine belt broke and lost control then went off the left side of the ramp and into a ditch. *nj the serpentine belt had overheated. The consumer stated the belt was replaced within the last year. The officer noticed a puddle of anti-freeze on the ground under the right side of the engine. The rear bumper was damaged. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0231-89)*jb updated02/24/10
2000 ford taurus with several repairs made. Consumer states that the vehicle had the heads on the motor replaced twice, driver side window would not go up or down. Coolant reservoir was replaced. Transmission had work done to it, and the back lock does not operate correctly. *kb there was a problem with the emission control system.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the engine revved up and the vehicle drove into the wall of his garage. The failure occurred six months ago and damaged his garage wall. On july 8, 2007, the failure recurred. The vehicle revved up to 4,000 rpms, which has never happened before while driving. It generally occurs right before the vehicle is placed into park. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.
When starting car, intake manifold exploded. Smoke poured from under hood and gas fumes filled the area.
Over the last several months the car has intermittently shut off. This has happened at speeds of 20 to 55 MPH. The car will sometimes shake both before the incidents or during it. At times the car will restart with violent shaking. I have taken it to a private car repair shop. Complete diagnostic done. They can not duplicate problem as when they examine the car it starts up for them and the problem does not occur. In the last two weeks this has occurred twice.
Car stalled on highway. Lost all power.
2000 ford taurus caught fire. *kb the consumer stated as soon as he started the vehicle, it caught on fire.
Gradual loss of heater, defrost capability. Then total non function of either. Bad visibility from foggy windows, no defrost at all. Repeated flushing of cooling systems will help for a while. The heater core will eventual need to be replaced.
Dt: the consumer owns a 2000 ford taurus. While driving on the road the rear spring coil went into the left rear tire and caused it to blow out. The vehicle was towed by a flat bed truck to a local dealer. The consumer was without a car for several days. The tire was replaced. There was no crash and no injuries. *ak (11/29/05) the consumer was in the passing lane of a four lane highway when the incident occurred, but fortunately the consumer was able to keep the vehicle under control. The serpentine belt cracked.
Vehicle intake manifold exploded resulting in near fire which also damaged the emission valve. *ts the consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle and on the second try is when the explosion was heard. The consumer was told when the intake manifold exploded it shattered into large fragments and scattered through out the engine, 2 weeks later the emissions light illuminated. The consumer tool the vehicle to the dealer and upon examination it was discovered the emissions valve was damaged due to the explosion or was the origin of the problem which may have caused the intake manifold to fail.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. While driving the vehicle at various speeds the car will stall, it will choke, and completely shut off. Took the vehicle to the dealer, and they were unable to correct the problem. The dealership did a diagnostic on vehicle, and she was unsure of what the part was called, but it was something electrical under the engine (sensor switch). She took vehicle to mechanic for repair of the part that the dealer diagnosed as the problem. The part has been replaced twice and still has not corrected the problem. The problem first began in march 2004. Since the beginning of this problem her car cut off at least 12 times. Four of those 12 times was while she was on the freeway.
The "low coolant" sensor on my 2000 taurus has failed a second time. The "low coolant" indicator light comes on every time the car is running even though the coolant level is correct (within the specified range). Previously, the first failure was under warranty. The second failure at 68,000 miles cost $120 to replace at the dealer. Replacement parts were only available through ford dealers as no after-market parts stores could get these parts. The sensor itself is integrated into the coolant overflow tank, cost approximately $60.
Vehicle "chokes" out without warning. Has occurred while in reverse as well as driving at 60 MPH. Vehicle will stall without warning at various speeds. Have had to repair facility who can find nothing diagnostically wrong. No reading off computer equipment to signify a malfunction. This is a repeated failure beginning in march 2005. Vehicle had approximately 68,000 at the time of the initial failure.
2000 ford taurus was involved in an accident when the consumer was trying to park the vehicle. The accelerator pedal became stuck and the brake equipment was not responding.*mr pulls to left. Tires were rotated and front end alignment performed. Check engine light came on and the dpfe sensor was replaced.
Dt: the vehicle did not start. When the key was placed in the ignition and turned, there was no sound. If the car is driven for a long period of time, it will not start back up after being shut off.
The vehicle experiences unexpected stalling at various speeds. Taken to dealer for checkup twice, but the cause is undetermined. *nm the vehicle stopped on the highway the consumer was able to restart the vehicle 20 minutes later. Once the vehicle was restarted it ran ruff.
While driving any speed, the cooling fan fails to work. The consumer would smell strong fumes inside the vehicle. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.
The crank case hose collapsed, affecting the emission system. This caused the vehicle to stall.
The check engine light had come on, there was a problem with cylinder 5 and the ignition coil was replaced on the cylinder. *bf the check engine light had come back on. The dealer diagnosed a burnt exhaust valve on cylinder 5.
Consumer complained about an intake manifold problem. There was a loud noise when starting the vehicle. Consumer opened the hood and saw the entire intake manifold blown apart. Consumer contacted the dealer, and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Consumer has been waiting for the repair results.
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.
Backfire and explosion. Recall was issued after intake manifold was destroyed along with other parts. The problem was due to weak gaskets. After repairs, the vehicle had begun running rough upon acceleration along with missing.
The vehicle stalled. The consumer had to turn the vehicle off and on again on. After numerous times of servicing the vehicle, it was still having the same problem.
Delivery status notification (failure) concerning complaint against rome ford mercury lincoln car dealership. *bf the vehicle had been sitting at the dealer with a blown head gasket since july 30, 2004. The consumer was contacted by a representative who informed him that his vehicle was irreparable.
Ongoing/continuous problems with vehicle stalling at low speed of 25 MPH or lower. Vehicle had been to the dealer on several occasions but problem recurred. *ak after being serviced the vehicle has the same problems.
Problems with 2000 taurus station wagon.*mr while driving the vehicle stalled. The dealer attempted to find the cause of the problem but was unsuccessful.
Consumer took the vehicle to dealer because it stalled in the middle of the highway. The gas meter showed that there was gas in the tank. However, the tank was empty. Engine light came on later. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer, who showed that the problem was repaired under a recall.
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