Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Table 1 shows 30 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (17 problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Ford Taurus

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine Cooling System problems	38
Gasoline Engine problems	17
Engine problems	16
Car Stall problems	9
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	7
Radiator problems	6
Blown Head Gasket problems	5
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	5
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	5
Check Engine Light On problems	4
Engine Exhaust System problems	4
Catalytic Convertor problems	3
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	2
Vehicle Overheat problems	2
Emission Control problems	2
Engine Failure problems	2
Engine Stall problems	2
Engine Overheat problems	2
Engine Oil Leaking problems	2
Funny Engine Noise problems	1
Oil Pump problems	1
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	1
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	1
Engine Burning Oil problems	1
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	1
Cooling Fan problems	1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1
Engine Noise problems	1
Service Engine Light On problems	1
Engine Grinding Noise problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

The Engine Cooling System problem

The plastic overflow bottle from the radiator keeps failing. I have replaced it 3 times in the past 4 years,was told at parts store they sell about 5 a month between the Ford Taurus and Mercury sable,it is getting costly and Ford has no answer. Read details...

The Gasoline Engine problem

Engine is ticking. Took vehicle to dealer ,and stated that motor needed replacing. Please provide any further information. Read details...

The Engine problem

"service engine soon" light came on (2nd time) first time Ford dealership did full transmission flush($125) to see if corrected problem. Two months later (on long drive), warning came on again. Read details...

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