1989 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems
38 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1989 FORD TAURUS
38 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 19 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
38
Complaints
1
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints
#566570
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THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING, AFTER WHICH BLACK SMOKE EMITS FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLS OUT, POSSIBE ENGINE FAILURE. NLM
WEBBING ON BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS CAUSE THEM NOT TO RETRACT AFTER SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED, ALSO IT'S HARD TO LOCK THE BELTS EVEN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WEBBING IS GOOD, HOWEVER THE SEAT BELT DOES RESTRAIN CONSUMER IF THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED SUDDENLY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SEAT BELTS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED.8JB
#895047
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WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
#745218
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THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, THIS CAUSED THE EXHAUST CONVERTER ASS'Y TO FAIL AN CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK BY THE ENGINE MAKING THE ENGINE RUN HOT. HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ENGINE STALLING OUT IN HOT WEATHER, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL ENJECTORS, AND IGNITION MODULE CAR IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN THE WEATHER GETS WARM 700F AND ABOVE. TOOK IT TO SHOP AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG (NO CODES). LET THE CAR SIT AND WILL START AFTER A WHILE, SOME TIME 1 MINUTE SOMETIMES 1 HOUR.
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
#550056
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ENGINE AND MUFFLER FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE, REPAIRS COMPLETED HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS
#717359
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DEALER CONTACTED 3 TIMES BY PHONE HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY 2 GARAGES NO PROBLEM FOUND. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
#850845
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WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, IT WOULD SLIP. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THOUGH A MAIN INTERSECTION THE CAR JUST QUITS. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ONLY TWO MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#834571
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WNEN STARTING VEHICLE UP MOTOR RUNS REAL LOUD, AND WHEN DRIVING CAN HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. VEHICLE FELT LIKE THE OIL HAD RUN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BUT THE OIL IS IN THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE RUNS LIKE THE MOTOR IS DRY. *AK
#834468
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WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND JERKING, AND EVERTHING WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY WAS BRAND NEW. *AK
#834235
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WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTOR WAS BOUNCING UP AND TRANMISSION WASN'T PROPERLY MOUNTED AND THE MOTOR WAS PULLING THE TRANMISSION AND MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WITHOUD ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK
#830117
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AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED THE ENGINE WON'T START. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE TEN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DIED. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK
#825138
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WHILE VEHICLE WAS STARTED WHITE SMOKE APPEARED. POSSIBLE CAUSE, NO COMPRESSION IN ENGINE. VEHICLE ALSO HAD SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#523730
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VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA.
WHEN DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING. *AK
#525025
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VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND STALLS CONTINUOUSLY.
#821415
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WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN & IS WARMED, VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK
#817604
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND LOSE ALL POWER. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT SEVERAL MONTHS. *AK
#814061
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WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AND WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL DECREASE ITS SPEED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
#510871
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ENGINE FAILED.
VEHICLE FIRE.
WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED SMOKE, HE PARKED VEHICLE, WENT INSIDE AND TEN MINUTES LATER SOMEONE TOLD HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE FIRE.
VEHICLE FIRE.
VEHICLE FIRE.
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
STOPPED AT RAILROAD TRACK FOR TRAIN TO PASS AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, IT WAS TOTALED. *AK
CAR WAS PARKED AND IN ABOUT FOUR MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK CONSUMER STATES ONE MONTH PRIOR TO FIRE, CHECK UP WAS COMPLETE, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND CAR DID NOT SEEM LIKE ANYTHING WAS MALFUNCTIONING, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SOME SORT OF LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE, PE92-044. *AK
ENGINE FIRE. *DH
#502076
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ENGINE AND WIRES OVERHEATED TO THE POINT OF GLOWING RED. *DSH
ASK FOR EXT 166. VEHICLE PARKED, FLAMES CONSUMED THE ENGINE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE FIRE ACTUALLY ORIGINATED FROM. *AK
PURCHASE USED WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
PURCHASE USED WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
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Electrical Systemignitionswitch
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Structureframe And Members
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
10 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
10 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
9 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
8 complaints
Wheelsrim
8 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
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5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steeringlinkages
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
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Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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