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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Ford Taurus engine problems

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1996 Ford Taurus Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #70

Oct 022002

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at highway speed and shut down causing lost of power steering.

- Plazewell, TN, USA

problem #69

Oct 022002

Taurus

  • miles
While driving 60mph the engine shut down causing lost of power steering. Add any additional information.

- Plazewell, TN, USA

problem #68

Oct 172002

Taurus

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The cam shaft sprocket failed, resulting in a extensive damage to the engine.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

problem #67

Jan 072002

Taurus

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Heard tapping sound coming from engine check engine light flashed three times lost all power to vehicle upon inspection from Ford dealer they confirmed that the cam sprocket had stripped from the cam shaft as a result the engine is totaled resulting in a $6000 dollar less tax and labor repair bill.

- Tazewell, TN, USA

problem #66

Sep 292002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
The vehicle stalled while the consumer was traveling. The dealer determined that the engine had died due to intake cam switch failure.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #65

May 232002

Taurus

  • miles
When ever my car hits over 250 degree's it will stall out, you then have to wait till the engine cools to start it back up, this mainly occur, S when it it very warm out side.I first had this happen when I was traveling down on interstate in the middle of July when the outside temp was about 95 degree's all of a sudden the car just died in the middle of the interstate. This problem had occured several time befor while driving in my home town just doing 30- 45 miles per hour or sitting at a red lite.I have read that Ford had the same problem with this moduler on earlier models I went to our Ford dealer and they said that they couldnt just fix it I would have to pay for it since my car was a 1996 not a 1995 I feel if Ford new that the earlier models had this problem they should be willing to fix it on mine also.

- Lafayette, KY, USA

problem #64

May 232002

(reported on)

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states while driving vehicle, there was a ticking noise, consumer continued to drive vehicle after a couple of days the engine cut off without warning.

- Anashua, NH, USA

problem #63

Oct 152001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls at various speeds, dealer has adjusted PCM but this did not remedy the problem, the brakes cause vibration when stopping.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #62

Apr 152002

(reported on)

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While driving in traffic, engine light illuminated indicating tha T vehicle will stumble while in idle. Dealership has been notified.

- Salene, MI, USA

problem #61

Mar 192002

(reported on)

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Vehicle will stall when slowing down and turning. Also, stalls in warm weather. Dealer contacted.

- St Cloud, FL, USA

problem #60

Feb 162002

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving 66mph vehicle lost all power without warning. Everything locked up. Took to dealer, and daler indicated engine needed to be replaced.

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #59

Oct 212000

Taurus

  • miles
My car broke down 10/21/2000. I lost all power on the freeway driving with my 2 year old son. I took my car to 3 Ford dealerships and none of the mechanics could figure out what was wrong. Finally I found an independent machine shop who was competent enough to not only diagnose and fix my car properly, but they had to piece my engine (including the axles) together after a Ford dealership refused to put my car back together. I had no vehicle for 7 months and had to pay $3171 for the repairs not to mention 4 tow trucks. Shortly after having my car fixed I noticed it would idle high when sitting at stop signs or lights. Eventually my check engine light appeared and recently discovered it is either the throttle position sensor or throttle body. Regarding the cam sprocket failure, I know of at least 69 people who have had the exact same problems with their Taurus sho models. Ford refuses to help fix its defective product and hopefully no one will have to die from this sudden engine failure before action is taken. Thank you.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #58

Dec 212001

Taurus

  • miles
Car stalll without warning, dealer cannot find problem, may result in serious accident. Other Taurus owners have this problem. Ford is not interested.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

problem #57

Nov 152001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When starting vehicle, the engine check light would remain on, followed by shaking and vibration. Also intermittent stalling would occur when coming to a stop or applying accelerator pedal from a stop position, vehicle was taken to dealer shop, and had some severe repairs done, problem concerning engine is still occurring, also rear brakes were replaced, the coolant overflow bottle contained a leak.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #56

Nov 222000

Taurus

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #55

Oct 312001

(reported on)

Taurus

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While driving at any speed vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #54

Oct 032001

Taurus

  • miles
I have found numerous examples of this type of failure on various websites (www.V8sho.com). this seems to be a widesread problem, and Ford is doing nothing about it at this time. There has been no recall of these shafts. I am pretty sure they know that this is a growing problem. This type of failure results in catastrophic engine damage.

- Westfield, NJ, USA

problem #53

Jan 252001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
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While traveling at approximately 30 mph in city traffic vehicle lost all power when engine stalled. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that head gasket needed to be replaced at consumers expense of $1400.

- High Point, NC, USA

problem #52

Jun 142001

(reported on)

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While traveling over rail road tracks vehicle stalled in middle of tracks without any indication. Consumer coasted vehicle off tracks. Dealer has been notified.

- South Jacksonville, IL, USA

problem #51

Feb 192001

Taurus

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Freeze plugs failed at 65mph; thermostat showed normal; engine light came on only when engine died; required head gasket job...

- Georgetown, TX, USA

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