Radiator problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

While driving engine gaskets blewout, causing vehicle to stall. Consumer has had number safety problems with vehicle since purchase. Has had to replace heater core/ radiator and thermostat.

Consumer called it a soft plug that when it blew water and anti freeze leaked out of vehicle. And vehicle can overheat. Consumer states that it cost 70 dollars to replace one soft plug.

The check engine light stayed on. The engine overheated. Cam sensor, heater core, new hose from reservoir and upper radiator hose, radiator cap, radiator, water tube assembly, thermostat, oil pan gasket had to be replaced. The consumer found 1995 model has a recall relating to the same failures. The consumer felt that the problem may be linked to the recall Ford sent out in reference to the faulty head gaskets/engine failures and requested reimbursement for the monies spent on repairs.

My service station is advising me not to drive car because of clogged radiator. New thermostat did not help.

We contacted mr. Samson (id #3104) and told him that our vehicle was preforming the same promblems as the 3. 6l 95 Taurus. We also told him we had the car diagnosed about 4 months before the engine block cracked at a Ford dealer and they told use that we needed to replace the ignition coil. We replaced the ignition coil but that did not fix the problem. He told us about a radiator flush recall that would have saved our engine but the Ford dealer knew nothing of this recall. We asked if Ford could do anything even pay half he (mr. Samson) said Ford would not do anything. We then asled who was above him so we could talk to them he advised us that there was no one above him.

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.

Abs brake failure. In addition, premature wear of brake pads/rotors, causing brakes to pulsate upon application. Also radiator is leaking brown fluid due to rust.

Whenever driving vehicle, radiator cooling (anti-freeze) would overflow onto the fan serpentine belt due to slickness of coolant, would lose control of steering. Moved to side of road to let coolant dry on fan belt & then would proceed.

While driving, stop and go, an anti freeze like odor comes into interior of vehicle; causes dizziness and nausea; dealer replaced radiator expansion tank; did not solve problem.

Rusty water in radiator reservoir. Also, vehicle surges at all times; transmission shifts when going down incline, causing vehicle to runaway and brake vibration when driving at 40-45 mph.

The problems with my Taurus dates back to a recall concerning the cooling system in 1997. Since then, I've continued to experience premature problems with varying parts of the cooling system including a failed thermostat, heater core, gasket, and radiator. I've contacted Ford, and they refuse to offer any additional assistance.