Ford Taurus oil consumption problems

Filed Aug 28, 2026 · Engine · OH

The water pump failed on this engine. Prior to failure, there were no warning signs or alarms. . The only warning we received was a low oil level warning and once received, the engine was immediately shut off and towed to a mechanic. The mechanic stated the engine has metal shaving in the oil and he recommends replacing the engine. It had 144,000 miles on it and was routinely maintained. Ford needs to be accountable to its customers for the terrible design and placement of the internal water pump. Customers should not be on the hook for a total engine replacement cost.

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NC

Oil leak from turbo line, was showing recall affected 2016 ford taurus sho reference 16s463 but when I call dealer and look up VIN my car is not showing to be included. However, I keep getting a burning oil smell and car in shop right now and oil line that goes to one of the turbo charges is leaking and fire hazard.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · FL

My brake booster is causing oil to get in my hose causing my car problems like my engine cutting off while in drive and my car can barely stop when I press the brakes I have to press them literly all the way to the floor.

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Transmission · MN

Ptu- power train unit transmission "catches" while driving at speed causing the car to hesitate. Feels as though the vehicle will stall and cause a rear end type of accident. Not only could this cause a bad accident , yet jepordize many lives. It's unsafe and cause serious health risks. Burning oil fumes seep into the vehicle. Action needs to be taken / put recall on this problem. Action is need . This issue also allows the car to malfunction in so many ways . All 4 wheels can lock up at same time, stalling, even cause car to take off while sitting still, the vehicle jumps out of gears. While driving. I will not allow my son to put his newborn baby in that car!!! Please take action. Asap thank you milaca, mn

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · SC

I own a 2010 ford taurus se. I purchased the car 2 years ago, I begin having problems with the engine approximately 4 months ago. The car begin to run hot while driving so I pulled over to the side of the road and shut the engine off. I cranked the car up again and the gauge read normal. About a week later the same action occurred so I took the car to my local ford dealership and was informed that I needed a new engine because oil and water was mixing within. I was very unhappy but had to replace the engine out-of-pocket because the warranty had already expired. I then made a promise that I will never ever purchase another ford in my life because I have always driven gm vehicles and have never replaced anything major on the gm vehicles. I think that ford should recall these engines because this was a very unpleasant, and inconvenient experience. This action would make at least a few hundred thousand customers whole again. #lessonlearned #gm4life

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · SC

Oil in ptu unit on awd 2010 ford taurus sho vehicle gets overworked and over expands and leaks out of the top of the vent cap. The oil drips down onto the exhaust and burns off. The burning oil fumes are then sucked into the cabin via the HVAC system. The only way to keep the fumes from entering the vehicle cabin is to have the HVAC on recirculate. Ford claims that the ptu has a lifetime oil in it and that it should only be replaced if contaminated. Many consumers are reporting that they are pumping the oil out and replacing it with fresh oil in 25k to 35k intervals. My vehicle has 100,000 miles on it and 1 ptu was replaced under warranty for this issue and the replacement ptu is exhibiting the same issues as before when the 1st ptu failed. The inhalation hazard of burning oil fumes needs to be addressed by the manufacturer as it poses a serious health risk to occupants in the vehicle.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 55,075 miles · PA

Hello good morning I have a 2011 ford taurus sel and while going up a hill my car shut off while my keys were still in the ignition. My steering locked, check engine and low oil lights went on. The only thing I could do was apply brakes to the car and place it in park. I shut off the car and opened the hood to see if anything looked out of place. I checked my engine oil levels and that seemed fine. I closed the hood and turned the car back on. No check engine light or low oil? I haven't had a problem since but it seemed like an extremely dangerous situation. I see there are several complaints about the same issue.

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 May 25, 2011 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · IN

2005 ford taurus 3.0, vulcan ohv flex-fuel engine. 24,000 miles, driver door would not close anymore. Hood misaligned itself. Interior pieces falling off. When starting, starter would spin free of the flywheel and not start. (still does this, but will start on the 2nd try usually) brake light switch is erratic, light braking produces a flashing effect like I'm hitting the brakes frantically. Makes me look like an idiot driver.(have seen this on other recent mid-2000's fords before. Thought they were idiot drivers! Cannot use e-85 in any chilly weather below 50 degrees or it is a very long start and it'll idle at 2,500 until warm. Routinely gets 17 mpg while being driven very easy. 30,000 miles, flex-pipe exhaust broke on highway, almost ripped off whole exhaust. Wasn't even worn looking, just broke in half! Brake rotors warped quickly, never did any hard stops.continental tires were badly cracked and unsafe, had never been run low or abused. Brake pedal shakes up and down periodically with no reason found, feels like ABS but car has no ABS. 40,000 miles, complete transmission failure while highway cruising. Seat adjustment will not budge, wife cannot drive car as seat is set for me. 45,000 miles, AC compressor bearing failure requiring compressor replacement. Power window controls do not work. Interior lights work intermittently. Accelerator cable needed replacement. Uses oil at a high rate for a low-mileage car.( have never neglected oil.) outer door window rubber is badly deteriorated and cracking apart. I've had 20 year old cars that had better rubber. Paint is beginning to chip off the dash(why is this painted?). This car is of terrible quality. I have had 37 cars and this is the worst one of them all. I have always liked fords until this car. Ford did honor the warranty when in effect but it is falling apart way too fast and my only recourse is to never buy another ford.

Filed Sep 4, 2009 · Engine · 93,063 miles · CA

I was driving on the freeway when the car started to overheat. I exited the freeway, when I came to a complete stop the oil light came on. I drove the car slowly and I started to smell burning oil and the engine started to make a knocking sound when I accelerated. I stopped the car and oil smoke was coming out of the hood.