Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Five problems related to engine shut off without warning have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2010

The contact owns 1997 Ford Taurus. The contact stated as he was driving at 65mph the cam shaft fail. The cam shaft slipped into the motor where everything just shuts down. The warning light illuminated and then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told he had to replace the motor. The failure mileage was 119,000.

2 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2003

The vehicle shut down due to a hole inside of plug of the engine compartment causing fuel to leak. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph.

3 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 05/18/1999

Engine shut down at idle - waited 1 minute then restarted.

4 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

While standing still at light and without warning vehicle shutdown and became inoperable. Dealer has been notified.

5 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

While driving vehicle through puddles vehicle freezes. There is no power, engine shuts off after vehicle has cleared puddle, power resumes.




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