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First incident driving under wet roads every time the vehicle ran a puddle of water the car stalls battery light comes on, very little or no steering can be done.
Driving at 55 mph, noticed when depressing gas pedal would not gain speed. Depressed gas pedal further, non-responsive. Looked at temp gauge, noticed overheated. Pulled over. Bled radiator overfill. Added water and antifreeze. Engine knocked violently when restarted. Called for tow. Notified engine seized and needed to be replaced.
I noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil slowly but fairly constantly, I then proceeded to take the vehicle to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the oil pan gasket was defective and that he suggest that I talk to Ford about the problem because he said that this should not happen to a vehicle with this amount of miles on it. I then took the vehicle to another mechanic for a second opinion and he said the same thing. Attempts to speak to Ford about the problem have only resulted in your warranty has expired and we will not cover this. This seems to be a defective part and I also saw through your website that there was at least one other complaint that seemed to fit this description. Thank you in advance for any assistance that you may be able to offer.
- Greensboro, NC, USA
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Our Taurus has had overheating problems since we bought it, Ford didn't fix the problem until there was over 66,000 miles on the car.today while driving on the expressway the engine threw a rod or piston.
When ever the vehicle runs through a puddle of water, the dashboard lights fail and engine completely shuts / cuts off. The vehicle can be instantly started back up by turning the ignition again. Dealer can't find solution.
At least twice a month when consumer is driving at various speeds vehicle stalls. Problem started July, 96. Dealers hasn't been able to duplicate this problem.
Consumer is complaining that vehicle will shut down in high temperature for no reason. This condition has occurred once before. Dealer notified and informed consumer to let them know if it occurs again, but nothing was done.
Engine took in water through air intake at bottom of left wheel well, while driving in heavy rain, and making a turn through three to four inches of water; engine immediately seized up.
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- Newbury Port , MA, USA