10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,834 miles

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problem #22

Jul 242000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Continuous problems with the engine overheating over the past 6 months.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #21

Jul 072000

Taurus

  • miles
On automatic transmission we were driving and engine check light came on and wouldn't go faster than 45, cam sensor, camshaft, died rough idle, egr sensor bad, service engine soon light, dies at stops and slow downs, fuel pump doesnt hold pressure, long crank time no turn over till about a minute service engine soon light came on.

- Mcpherson, KS, USA

problem #20

May 242000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While driving engine overheated due to blown head gasket. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #19

Feb 282000

Taurus

  • miles
The head gasket blew and overheated the car, the engine stopped, I had to tow the car to the dealer and was informed I need a new engine at a cost of $4,800.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #18

Dec 061999

Taurus

  • miles
Coolant kept turning brown- repeatedly flushed system. It ran hot on 12-06-1999 and temperature guage did not show it was runnig hot.it blew a head gasket.I had to overhaul motor out of own pocket for $1214. I still have receipts.

- Stanley, VA, USA

problem #17

Mar 012000

Taurus

  • miles
1996 Ford Taurus with blown head gasket at approximately 69,500 miles.

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

problem #16

Jan 292000

Taurus

  • miles
While driving 65mph noticed vehicle was losing power & then died out. Smoke was coming from the front. Checked underhood & noticed oil leaking from engine. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Informed by mechanic anti-freeze going inside of engine compartment. Head gaskets failure caused engine to blow up.

- Highland Heights, OH, USA

problem #15

Oct 061999

Taurus

  • miles
Head gasket failed prematurely casuing the vehicle to burst into smoke and steam while consumer was driving. Nlm

- Kenmore, NY, USA

problem #14

Nov 271999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine head gaskets blew out while driving. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Kenmore, NY, USA

problem #13

Nov 231999

Taurus

  • miles
The vehicle has history of temperature fluctuations. The dealer has flushed the cooling system on several occasions and a recall for the cooling system was performed. While driving on the interstate without warning the car began to run rough and lose power, I immediately pulled to the side of the road. Steam then began to billow from under the hood and into the passenger compartment. The vehicle was towed to a Ford dealer and I was informed the heads were cracked and the engine was full of water. The fix was to replace the engine. I have contacted Ford customer service by phone only to be told the car is out of warrenty and Ford has no obligation to to pay for any of the damages. Letters written to Ford have gone unanswered.

- Taylor Mill, KY, USA

problem #12

Oct 181999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Freeze plugs burst, causing engine to die. Also, blown head gasket.

- Beverly, MA, USA

problem #11

May 011999

Taurus

  • miles
Engine oil pan rusted through from the bottom which caused oil leak. This may cause a fire.

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #10

Sep 101999

Taurus

  • miles
With out warning the engine quit on the highway, the driver compartment filled with steam. I was able to stop the car on the side of the road but absolutely couldn't see. The dealer told me that the head gasket failed causing a failure of the heater core, and subsequently ruining the cylinder head.

- Bidwell, OH, USA

problem #9

Jun 271999

Taurus

  • miles
Engine head gasket cracked, causing vehicle to overheat also, vehicle leaked/stalled and cut off without prior warning while driving at 45 mph. Dealer is aware of the problem.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #8

Jan 241999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bolts on oil pan gasket were torqued improperly causing rubber seal to failed and oil to pour from the oil pan resulting in a burning smell.

- Oberlin, KS, USA

problem #7

Jan 021999

Taurus

  • miles
Engine head gasket failed. Also power steering fluid leak.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #6

May 051998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
The engine head gasket had blown out. Vehicle had to pull over because engine overheated.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #5

Mar 261998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Passenger's door rattles. Replaced steering rack/leaking oil pan gaskets/oil filter and bracket/ seat belt retractor/rear defroster.

- Norwood, MA, USA

problem #4

Jan 271998

Taurus

  • miles
Burning oil odor starts after the vehicle has warmed for about 20 minutes. While sitting idle, the odor eminates from the engine and blows through the heating system into the passenger compartment.

- Norwood, MA, USA

problem #3

Oct 251997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Front brake calipers/pads and rotors malfunctioned. In addition, vehicle idling rough and backfiring. Dealer replaced computer/coil and spark plugs and crancase sensor. Did not solveproblem.

- Carver, MA, USA

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