Six problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. While driving 25 mph, the service engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that coolant was leaking from the head gasket and there was corrosion in the coolant. The dealer replaced the head gasket. There is service bulletin # 622646 for the cooling system. The current mileage is 90,000 and failure mileage was 84,000.
When the vehicle a/c was on a rotten food smell emitted through the vents and into the cabin of the vehicle. While driving the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the engine leaked coolant which caused the engine to overheat and the engine to seize. The vehicles coolant light did not illuminate but the engine light did. The dealer could not explain the loss of coolant therefore the repairs were not made.
I have been reading about problems with the Taurus cooling system, and I am experiencing some issues. I would like all the information I could get on the situation. Dt.
Noticed a foul odor coming through vents. Had oil change, asked dealer to check coolant. Dealer found that oil had leaked into the coolant. Dealer recommends replacing engine.
Coolant system needed to be flushed out on a yearly basis. If not flushed, would have sludge build up in the heater core. As a result, heater core would become plugged and would not operate properly.
Status request for complaint #10027052. The consumer would like to know the status of his complaint related to an engine coolant leak. Odi # 10027052 registered with NHTSA on 7/11/03.