2006 Ford Taurus: check engine light

7 of the 318 complaints about the 2006 Ford Taurus describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 69,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2018
1
2017
1
2016
1
2015
10
2014
12
2013
28
2012
3
2011
14
2010
4
2009
2
2008
11
2007
1
2006
7
2005
17
2004
7
2003
16
2002
9
2001
10
2000
17
1999
8
1998
9
1997
14
1996
20
1995
6
1994
6
1993
15
1992
7
1991
4
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Engine · 158,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the engine stalled as the check engine and the oil warning lights illuminated. The contact maneuver to shoulder of the road and as the contact inspected the vehicle, it immediately ignited into flames from under the passenger side hood. The fire department extinguished the fire and the entire vehicle was burned. A police/fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2013 · Acceleration · 98,000 miles · TN

Last fall I was driving on the interstate about 45 miles. When I reached the city I was visiting I got off interstate and came to red light. Vehicle engine started revving. I had to keep foot on brake to prevent rearending car in front of me. My car continued to do this while in traffic. I got home ok and didn't have a problem again until I drove it on the interstate again. The problem seemed to stop for a month or two until my husband was driving in december 2012 and he tried to use the cruise control and it would not work. When we got to the city off the interstate the car began the acceleration again while in bumper to bumper traffic. It happened once again to me two weeks ago and last week the check engine light has come on. The car seems to drive ok until we drive it at interstate speeds for a period of time and then slow down. I am afraid this is going to cause an accident.

Filed Jul 27, 2012 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward and accelerated constantly. The brake was depressed, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The engine warning light also illuminated at all times prior to the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2011 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle would smoke when it was turned on. The oil, battery, engine warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel and the vehicle would make a loud noise. The dealer was notified, but did not assist the contact with the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure was not remedied. The vehicle was not repaired.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Engine · 69,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. The contact stated shortly after purchasing the used vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and the check engine light was reset. The check engine light illuminated once more and the dealer disengaged the check engine fuse. The dealer also recommended replacing two spark plugs that were contaminated by water. The contact declined, she wanted to have a proper diagnostic test performed on the vehicle but the dealer would not allow it. The contact was concerned that if there was an engine failure in the future, she would not receive any warning due to the check engine warning light fuse being deactivated. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000 and the current was unknown.

Filed Oct 16, 2008 · Acceleration · 53,000 miles · CA

While driving (can be at any speed) engine accelerates on its own as if using the cruise control. No lights come on (check engine or cruise) braking does not stop problem. Tapping accelerator will stop acceleration. Happens frequently. Car at 53000 miles and no longer under warranty.

Filed Dec 27, 2007 · Airbags, Visibility · 25,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. The contact stated that the air bag indicator light illuminated intermittently and the service engine light remained illuminated. The mechanic performed a tune-up; however, the lights remained illuminated. In addition, the driver's side power window would go down but would not rise up. As of december 27, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 77,000.