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Automatic power-train. Speedometer stopped working, car would not shift and heater core needs replacement. Was advised by mechanic that shift solenoid needed replacement.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. While driving 25 mph, the service engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that coolant was leaking from the head gasket and there was corrosion in the coolant. The dealer replaced the head gasket. There is service bulletin # 622646 for the cooling system. The current mileage is 90,000 and failure mileage was 84,000.
: the contact stated that there were on going problems with the anti freeze in the coolant system and electrical system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the vehicle had a sludge problem in the coolant system and the vehicle was flushed. The manufacturer was contacted who checked the VIN # and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall. There was a tsb #622646 on the NHTSA website that explains briefly problems similiar to the vehicle. The problems persisted.
Coolant system needed to be flushed out on a yearly basis. If not flushed, would have sludge build up in the heater core. As a result, heater core would become plugged and would not operate properly.
Status request for complaint #10027052. The consumer would like to know the status of his complaint related to an engine coolant leak. ODI # 10027052 registered with NHTSA on 7/11/03.
- Baldwinsville, NY, USA
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When the vehicle A/C was on a rotten food smell emitted through the vents and into the cabin of the vehicle. While driving the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the engine leaked coolant which caused the engine to overheat and the engine to seize. The vehicles coolant light did not illuminate but the engine light did. The dealer could not explain the loss of coolant therefore the repairs were not made.
I have been reading about problems with the Taurus cooling system, and I am experiencing some issues. I would like all the information I could get on the situation.
Noticed a foul odor coming through vents. Had oil change, asked dealer to check coolant. Dealer found that oil had leaked into the coolant. Dealer recommends replacing engine.
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- Waldwick, NJ, USA