Engine Cooling System problems of the 2000 Ford Taurus

After getting the car out of the body shop because of an accident, I was driving home and the temp gauge immediately went from normal to past hot. Once cooled, I added coolant and noticed the coolant jug had cracked. As a result, the head/head gasket had cracked due to the overheating from loss of coolant. As a result of the cracked head, exhaust is now entering into the coolant system, and causing coolant to boil out, and pump exhaust fumes into the cabin. I took it back to the shop, and was told that it was not their problem, and that the blown engine was not a result of the accident. I have made it a point to talk to every Taurus owner I can, and many have the same exhaust odor in the cabin. The stress of driving, or an accident, causes the coolant jug to crack and leak out coolant. I personally have replaced 5 of these jugs since the purchase of the car because of cracking on the bottom and coolant would leak out. Once this starts, the car overheats without warning because the temperature sensor does not have coolant running across it to get the proper coolant temperature.

The "low coolant" sensor on my 2000 Taurus has failed a second time. The "low coolant" indicator light comes on every time the car is running even though the coolant level is correct (within the specified range). Previously, the first failure was under warranty. The second failure at 68,000 miles cost $120 to replace at the dealer. Replacement parts were only available through Ford dealers as no after-market parts stores could get these parts. The sensor itself is integrated into the coolant overflow tank, cost approximately $60.

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer because it stalled in the middle of the highway. The gas meter showed that there was gas in the tank. However, the tank was empty. Engine light came on later. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer, who showed that the problem was repaired under a recall.

Gradual loss of heater, defrost capability. Then total non function of either. Bad visibility from foggy windows, no defrost at all. Repeated flushing of cooling systems will help for a while. The heater core will eventual need to be replaced.

My 200 Taurus overheated again, for the 2nds time in 3 months I was stranded alongside the road. I had just got my car out of the shop after paying 868. 00 to get it out for cracked heads at southern tire in erwin,TN 1205 jackson loce highway. On 9/4/03 my car jerked and then lost power slowing down causing me to quickly pull over tot he side of the road so the car behind me didn't hit me. My neck has been hurting since then and my family of 8 is missing it's transportation. I should not have cooling problems again this soon after getting it repaired and my family has no financial means of buying a new car at this time. We are making monthly payment on a car that is obviously a lemon and a dud. I have owned cars for 17 years and I have never had this much trouble with a car. This car also broke down on June 4th ,2003.

Low coolant light came on, but car did not overheat, but antifreeze did leak out of heater block. Took car to dealer. . . Heater block threaded incorrectly to engine. Now told I need a whole new engine! I have only had car for a month!.