Ford Taurus engine problems

engine problem

4.0

definitely annoying

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

120,958 miles

Number of complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)

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problem #2

2008Oct 06

Taurus 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 142,915 miles

I bought this car as my first car, i must admit, i really like the car, but it had problems. When the car is started is run with a very rough idle, which causes it to smoke and puff out of the tailpipe and REALLY rough on fuel. when warmed up it's worse.

digitergon

Wain, AB, Canada

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problem #1

2006Nov 06

(reported on)

Taurus GL 3.8 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,000 miles

check engine light keeps coming on and the engine idles rough when i come to a stop! changed EGR valve and switch. changed plugs wires, running out of ideas and money! car was at a dealer and computer said EGR valve?

P H.

Bennington, NH, USA

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