Car Stall problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

16 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2010

My 1996 Ford Taurus gl stalled due to a failed camshaft synchronizer that broke. It only has 106,500 miles on it. I understand the 1997's have a recall - why aren't the 1996 Taurus included ?? these should be part of the recall.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

While traveling at 45 mph and without any warning, vehicle stalled. Consumer states the vehicle completely lost power, timing chain broke destroying the camshaft, 8 valves, upper gasket, head bolts and causing the cam sproket to fail.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2001

Vehicle stalls at various speeds, dealer has adjusted pcm but this did not remedy the problem, the brakes cause vibration when stopping.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2000

Vehicle stalls when hot.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

Vehicle stalls out while driving, no warning flashes to alert consumer. Problem is intermittent. Deaelr keeps saying they have internal memorandum, but until there is a recall they're not doing anything about it.

6 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/19/1999

Car stalls at stop lights or when slowing down to make a turn on hot summer days. Transmission slips in fourth gear.

7 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/17/1999

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.

8 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

While driving through wet puddle vehicle would stall with no prior indication.

9 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/15/1998

Vehicle intermittently stalls out while driving. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that if it occurred again to bring the vehicle in.

10 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/06/1997

Intermittent stalling.

11 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/30/1996

Transmission shifts dangerously, causing vehicle to stall.

12 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/14/1996

Car hesitated or stalled completely when making a left turn from a standing position, can not locate the problem.

13 Car Stall problem

While driving at 15 mph vehicle stalls; also, stalls while turning. Dealership notes possible engine valve cover failure. Owner notes that when brake pedal is pressed vehicle still wants to die out.

14 Car Stall problem

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

15 Car Stall problem

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

16 Car Stall problem

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

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