24 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The cam shaft sprocket failed, resulting in a extensive damage to the engine. Dt.
While driving at highway speed and shut down causing lost of power steering. Ts.
While driving 66mph vehicle lost all power without warning. Everything locked up. Took to dealer, and daler indicated engine needed to be replaced.
Car stalll without warning, dealer cannot find problem, may result in serious accident. Other Taurus owners have this problem. Ford is not interested.
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Was driving approximately 40mph when it suddenly stopped. Was no warning. Vehicle towed to mechanic. Found engine damage due to lack of fluid. Freeze plugs ahd fallen out, and leaked fluid. Vehicle fuel had registered overheating.
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While driving was hit in front. First, vehicle spun; then, caught on fire without a prior warning.
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.
Intermittent problem with engine hesitating while driving. Dealer was not notified at this time. Informed consumer to report condition to dealer.
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When vehicle was turned off it caught a fire in the engine towards the passenger's side. Please provide further information.
Vehicle lost power at 65 mph.
The cool system has been recalled and was supposed to have been repaired but it is I do not want turnpike Ford to do repairs on my car I know there work and do not trust it that is where the car was purchased still giving us problems the coolant in it turn to a rust the heater will not get hot now the tempernture hand on guage stays down on the c all of the time we have tried to call Ford motor company about this and the will not give us a answer on the problem we have been toll that other people have had the same problem and some say that Ford has replaced the engine in some of the cars. Can you please help me I do not have the finicial means to buy another car.
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.
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 fire. (ohio state police report).
While driving in traffic ,engine light illuminated indicating tha t vehicle will stumble while in idle. Dealership has been notified.
Rotors and pads have been replaced with no change to the shaking. Very violent at highway speeds.
Every time it rains the power steering goes out and the engine begins to die.
Freeze plugs completely destroyed, rusted.
Vehicle will not start after it has been parked for several days.