Blown Head Gasket problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Five problems related to blown head gasket have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Blown Head Gasket problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2005

My fiancee's head gasket is blown on her 1997 Ford Taurus (spelling). Is this normal because the mechanic that we went to said "OH I bet I know what is wrong with this car. I bet the headgasket is blown. " how long is this head gasket supposed to last. She only has 140,000 miles on her car and does regular maintanence on it.

2 Blown Head Gasket problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2001

Vehicle stalled at 70 mph. Dealer determined that head gasket blew, and engine needed to be replaced.

3 Blown Head Gasket problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2001

Head gasket blew out, leaving it inoperable. Please provide any additional information.

4 Blown Head Gasket problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2001

Midas repair shop found head gaskets had blown. Vehicle started heating up/ choking, and white smoke was coming out tailpipe. Manufacturer's reponse was that they weren't aware of problem, and no recall was issued.

5 Blown Head Gasket problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2000

Engine head gaskets have blown. Dealer has been notified.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

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

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