2001 Ford Taurus: engine overheating

Filed Aug 6, 2009 · Engine · 80,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat. There was no smoke coming from the engine compartment, but the temperature dial dropped quickly. Within minutes, the contact pulled the vehicle over and shut off the engine. She allowed the vehicle to cool off and it was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic checked the vehicle and stated that all of the fluids were fine; however, the catalytic converter failed. The vehicle heads were made of aluminum and when the engine overheated, they warped and cracked. The failure caused the entire motor to be replaced. During the entire ordeal, there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Updated 08/31/09 *bf updated 09/03/09.

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Engine · 94,600 miles · AR

Tl* -the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus ses. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle shook while driving at 45 MPH or faster and got worse the vehicle reached 60 MPH. Also, the contact stated that the engine light turned on approximately 2 months after purchasing the vehicle and has not turned off. The contact was told that the emissions caused the engine light to turn on, but that she should not worry about it. The contact had the vehicle for three years now. The contact stated that the engine lost power about 8 months ago, she got a jump start, and had no problem again. The vehicle was currently in a repair shop, and she was told that there was a coolant leak, and that the vehicle needed to have the radiator flushed. The failure and current mileage were both 94600.*ak updated 04/09/07.

Filed Jul 28, 2005 · Engine · 51,980 miles · VA

While operating my 2001 ford taurus ses, the vehicle overheated with no warning (low coolant light did not illuminate). I was able to pull the vehicle off the interstate with much difficulty under no power. Upon inspecting the engine, found several cracks in the radiator overflow (plastic) reservoir. Was able to get the vehicle running again after adding coolant. I was able to get the car home, but overheated on the way 3 times. I ordered a new reservoir from ford for $103.00 and will install it myself once it arrives.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Engine · MA

Constant water leak on drivers side floor, anytime it rains or is washed. Brought back to dealer several times without results. Coolant leak, air bag sensor comes on occasionaly.

Filed Sep 9, 2002 · Brakes · TN

Brake rotors keep overheating, resulting in them crystalizing. Had them replaced 4 times, problem still occurred. Contacted dealer.