2007 Ford Taurus engine problems

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Engine · 93,000 miles · IL

The high AC line drips on the serpentine belt as a result of condensation during AC use. This causes a light squeal that leads to a loud squeal. During the summer, the only work around is having the belt cleaned regularly during the summer months. Eventually, while operating the vehicle on the expressway, the moisture caused the compressor to seize. When the compressor seized, it caused the belt to snap which caused the vehicle to have a loss of power during operation which made me almost lose control of my vehicle potentially leading to an accident. The manufacturer has acknowledged a manufacturer defect but will not get back to me to resolve the matter. The manufacturer suggested that I go to the dealership and pay for the repair with hopes that it will be recalled in the future and I be reimbursed. However, the dealerships aren't able to perform a repair because there is no way to repair it without a recall.

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 158,000 miles · MI

While stopped at a stop light (depressing the brake), the vehicle lunged forward and RPM kept high. Rpm went to normal in few seconds. It often happens (1 of 10 times depressing brake), yesterday mornig the car lost power on free way (vechicle speed was not able to pass 40 MPH), it backed normal in the afternoon. Sent the car to garage, it can be repeated by shift to d, depressing both gas and brake pedals, quickly release gas pedal.

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 162,500 miles · AL

(sent to ford) this letter serves to inform you of a serious mechanical defect. I drive a 2007 ford taurus sel [xxx] with approximately 162,500 miles. The car is in good shape and has regular maintenance. We also own a ford mustang, ford focus, and ford f-150. We have been regular ford customers for years. Today I drove my car on the interstate for a few minutes before something was apparently very wrong. I sped up to merge with traffic and suddenly the car continued accelerating, even with my foot off the gas. I used the brake to slow down a bit, but it would not slow down enough. From there I began having a panic attack. I wasn't sure if I could get out of traffic without hitting someone and off the exit ramp. Without going into all the details, I managed to use the exit lane and somewhat safely stop the car at an abandoned gas station. Upon trying to bring the car to a full stop, I used the parking brake and put the car in park. The engine roared and the rpms skyrocketed to 4,000 before I was able to turn the car off. Had this not been a monday early afternoon without much traffic on a sunny day, I don?t know if this story would have ended as well. I truly feared for my life and those on the road with me. It is clear after the fact that the cruise control linkage came off. (I have never used the cruise control in this car, including today.) looking at this I cannot imagine how ford could design something so clearly designed to fail. When the gas is pushed, possibly in excess to enter a busy interstate, the plastic assembly is pushed to the point that it will eventually fail. I demand a full investigation of this so that no one else's life will be endangered as mine was today. I have yet to fully recover this highly emotional event. I would appreciate a copy of your investigative findings. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 18, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 150,000 miles · MN

Takata recall I was driving 60mph and tried to set cruise control and took for off gas ABS the car kept accelerating fast. About 80mph I tapped the brake, cruise control light turned off and car kept accelerating and rpms were in the red. I pushed as hard as I could on the brakes and car kept accelerating past 85mph and I was now coming into 30mph zone and rpms were high and I tried to put it in neutral cause I didn't know what to do. The engine revved completely up with rpms and I finally just threw it in park in road and turned car off and called insurance for tow truck. My son said I had burnt my brakes.. Unsure other than there was smoke from someplace under car. I got down and visually and looked for gas pedal to be stuck or anything and it was normal. Tried starting car and immediately turned it back off due to rpms in red. Happened 3 seperate times but mechanic never found anything wrong or what it was so my dad disconnected the cruise control wires or something with cruise control. Car idles now high and rpms run higher than normal. Nobody knows what to fix so I don't know what to fix.

Filed Jan 28, 2018 · Acceleration, Body · 119,119 miles · OH

I am very scared of my car right now and I feel like it is going to fall apart on me while I am driving it. The accelerator sticks an does not want to let go to slow down.

Filed May 5, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 132,000 miles · WI

Since my 2007 ford taurus hit the 100k mile mark, everything started failing. First it was a simple cam sensor, then radiator (x2) throttle body, (x4 each winter for 4 years in a row would just fail. Ended up replacing with an after market brand. Haven't had a problem since) now recently, with in the last 6 months, all suspension (struts, sway links, ball joints) all failed. Replaced rears once, fronts are still a problem on second new pair. Going on third pair just with in 2 months of each replacement, the struts just fail. Tried several brand. Kyb, and gabriel. All failed after only 2 to 3 months of replacing. Plus tie rods, and ends are bad. Already stuck in a good $3000 just to keep this car drivable. Wondering if it`s even worth fixing anymore at this point. Mechanics can`t explain why all of the sudden, the car`s eating struts in such short time. Nothing appears to be damaged under body. And I purposely avoid pot hole ridden side roads, and rail road crossings when I can. So it`s not like I`m being rough on the car. Never had so many problems with my 2001 ford taurus. Should have just kept it. :(

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford taurus. The contact stated that a burning oil smell was present inside the vehicle, causing her to have headaches while driving. The contact indicated the defect was caused by a leaking oil band gasket that was replaced three times in the past three years. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2012 · Engine · 94,831 miles · IN

While driving slowly the vehicle became loud. The exhaust pipe had broke away from its exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold clamp and was laying on the ground. The actual clamp was still in place.

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Engine · 120,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford taurus. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH the vehicle stalled, causing him to have to avoid an crash. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot and then crashed into a cement parking chock. The vehicle was towed to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was still waiting for the results. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · WI

I have already had the throttle body replaced 3 times on my vehicle. It lope, headlights dim/bright, and jutts. Also slight unexplained acceleration occurs, and occasional hesitation on acceleration. Fuel filter replaced, fuel pump checked out working properly, and injectors are running fine. Also alternator checked out good, new spark plugs, wires working fine, new battery. Mechanic cannot find anything wrong with the car, but it runs terribly. It`s loped since around 60k miles, and seems to be steadily getting worse. Also on third radiator. A friend told me it could be the AC getting low or charging, or possible iac motor going out, but there`s no real good way of testing it. Dealers keep telling me they won`t fix unless it`s for sure broken. Will take till I`m stranded till a mechanic will fix the problem.