1997 Taurus heating system failed. This was caused by a failure in the radiator. ** answer required*** the radiator failed.

- Brownwood, TX, USA

Consumer stated the heater failed.

- Golfcourt, MS, USA

A foul odor coming from the vents which cause windows to become fogged. Consumer contacted dealer for this, and was told that heater core was defective.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

Heater core and expansion tank crack and leaks causing steam and anti-freeze smell to enter car causing poor visibilty and also nausea from smell of anti-freeze.

- Danville, UT, USA

Heater core replaced on two occasions due to failure, the second replacement failed also causing loss of coolant.

- Brownwood, TX, USA

Coolant fluid shot out of radiator onto engine and vents, and mist appeared all over passenger's compartment. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced radiator and hoses. Five months later, water was leaking from bottom of vehicle, took to dealer, and they said it was related to heater core recall. Dealer they replaced heater core pump assembly and core assembly. 14 months later, radiator started leaking. Dealer said it was part of the same recall, but they were going to charge consumer.

- Kenewick, WA, USA

Heater core failed after 4 times and 2nd engine failed. Cooling problems never found.

- Bartlett, IL, USA

The heater core is inoperable, causing the windows to fog up, obstructing the driver's view. Dealer repaired the vehicle three times, and the problem still exists.

- Roseville, CA, USA

Dealer poured a new anti-freeze into the system which caused heater core to crack and cause fumes to enter into vehicle, steaming up the windows, and resulting in visual difficulty. Dealer will replace the heater core at owner's expense.

- Oakridge, TN, USA

Heater core went out, causing coolant fluid to leak and odor/ fumes getting into the vehicle.

- Roseville, CA, USA