Blown Head Gasket Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 13 problems related to blown head gasket (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the Taurus.

1 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1994 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 11/23/2012

I just got off the telephone with Ford corp. , ~ I have inherited a 1994 Taurus from my grandmother, who took excellent care of it and it only has 88,000 original miles ~ the day after thanksgiving, the head gasket blew & the exhaust started puring out thick smoke, I was able to get to a safe location imeediatly, but I look under the car and there were all different color fluids coming out. Back in 1999 there was a letter sent to mr. William clay Ford relating to this issue ~ a vehicle that has been so well kept and not even have passed 100k miles. . . This malfuntion of Ford, should be fixed and honored at all costs and now I am looking at a bill of $2300. 00 to get this fixed ~ when if it would have been built right from the beginning this issue would have never happened. I am asking for help of prgram 98m01 ~ this extension is manadatory for I am a single mother / driver of a Ford vehicle ~ it's the american way. . . . . . Right???? mr. William clay Ford ~ get me back into a safe vehicle.

2 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 06/04/2005

Without warning the head gasket blew out. While driving caller lost power and had to pull off the side of road. Vehicle was towed. Dealer will not cover the damages because warranty expired. Manufacturer said the same thing.

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3 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1997 Ford Taurus

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.

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4 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1999 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 09/23/2004

While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the head gasket blew and needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

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5 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 08/30/2004

While having the oil changed consumer was told that the head gasket was blown. There was no defects noticeable by the consumer. It was the second incident concerning head gasket.

6 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1999 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 05/13/2003

Two head gaskets blew with my 1999 Ford Taurus VIN #1fafp53u5xg244218 at 46,000 miles have detailed and excellent maintenance on this vehicle. Thermostat was cooked and no overheating, just lost of heat. Just had a sensor replaced.

7 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 11/20/2001

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

8 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 02/25/2001

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

9 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1997 Ford Taurus

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.

10 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 08/28/2000

Engine head gaskets have blown. Dealer has been notified.

11 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 02/28/2000

The head gasket blew and overheated the car, the engine stopped, I had to tow the car to the dealer and was informed I need a new engine at a cost of $4,800.

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12 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Failure Date: 11/27/1999

Engine head gaskets blew out while driving . Manufacturer has been notified.

13 Blown Head Gasket problem of the 1996 Ford Taurus

The engine head gasket had blown out. Vehicle had to pull over because engine overheated.



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