Engine problems of the 1999 Ford Taurus

Ten problems related to engine have been reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2008

Spark plug blew out of head during acceleration on highway on ramp. Vapors continued coming out of spark plug hole which could lead to a possible engine fire.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2006

I have a 1999 Ford Taurus with a blown head gasket. It seems to me that the Ford motor CO. Knew all along this was a problem. I took my car in to get the thermostat replaced because I did not have any heat. I get the call the next day that I have a blown head gasket. I have an autistic daughter and my mother who has rheumatoid arthritis that I need to use this car to take to doctor appts. And such. I can not afford to fix this problem, an $1100. 00 problem, nor can I afford to go out and buy another car. I am upset, angry, hurt, and other emotions I cannot describe. Is there anything I can do or a class action lawsuit I can contact?.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2004

Consumer received recall 04v332000, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and was told that the parts will be in until December.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2003

Head gasket defects seem prevalent with Ford engines. Mine just went on my 1999 Taurus wagon with only 37,000 miles.

5 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2003

The engine rod failed.

6 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2002

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the engine will seize and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified ts.

7 Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2002

Consumer states that the 3l v6 engine has a crack in the engine block. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

8 Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2001

A block in the engine shouldnt crack within 3 months of buying a vehicle unless there was a problem with it earlier, im running a background check with lawyer. Please help.

9 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2001

Foul odor in psgr compartment after eng gets hot (20 min); retd to dlr 3x, dlr=no prob found;brakes=pulsate,turned rotors;intermittent washer spray when wipers on(washer fluid not activated) =turn signal sw rplcd;broken mo mount found, dlr replcd; sway bar brkn, dlr replcd; dlr bought vehl back due to odor problem-slsman & uv mgr were wonderful, serv dept =depends on tech involved; bought 2000 tau ses fr bd Ford.

10 Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2000

Rear engine gasket was defective, it blew off causing oil to drain which required engine replacement, Ford stated to consumer that the first available engine will not be available until March of 2001, the defective engine almost caused a crash.



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