1989 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

38 NHTSA complaints on file

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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 |
THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING, AFTER WHICH BLACK SMOKE EMITS FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLS OUT, POSSIBE ENGINE FAILURE. NLM
#8002180 | Fire
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 |
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
#745218 |
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.
#554253 | Fire
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
#548804 | Fire
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
#550056 |
ENGINE AND MUFFLER FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE, REPAIRS COMPLETED HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS
#717359 |
DEALER CONTACTED 3 TIMES BY PHONE HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY 2 GARAGES NO PROBLEM FOUND. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
#850845 |
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
#838547 | Fire
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED THE ENGINE WON'T START. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
#512441 | Fire
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE TEN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE.
#827750 | Fire
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 |
WHILE VEHICLE WAS STARTED WHITE SMOKE APPEARED. POSSIBLE CAUSE, NO COMPRESSION IN ENGINE. VEHICLE ALSO HAD SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#523730 |
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA.
#821716 | Crash
WHEN DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING. *AK
#525025 |
VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND STALLS CONTINUOUSLY.
#821415 |
WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN & IS WARMED, VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK
#817604 |
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND LOSE ALL POWER. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT SEVERAL MONTHS. *AK
#814061 |
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 |
ENGINE FAILED.
#510334 | Fire
VEHICLE FIRE.
#803913 | 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
#504496 | Fire
ENGINE FIRE.
#507859 | Fire
VEHICLE FIRE.
#507915 | Fire
VEHICLE FIRE.
#801898 | Fire
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
#800277 | Fire
STOPPED AT RAILROAD TRACK FOR TRAIN TO PASS AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, IT WAS TOTALED. *AK
#800294 | Fire
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
#987093 | Fire
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SOME SORT OF LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE, PE92-044. *AK
#504712 | Fire
ENGINE FIRE. *DH
#502076 |
ENGINE AND WIRES OVERHEATED TO THE POINT OF GLOWING RED. *DSH
#982549 | Fire
ASK FOR EXT 166. VEHICLE PARKED, FLAMES CONSUMED THE ENGINE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE FIRE ACTUALLY ORIGINATED FROM. *AK
#979779 | Fire
PURCHASE USED WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
#979779 | Fire
PURCHASE USED WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Other 1989 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 108 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 55 complaints Structureframe And Members 50 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 48 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 39 complaints Electrical Systemignition 25 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 12 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 12 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 11 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 11 complaints Seat Belts 11 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 11 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 10 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 9 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 9 complaints 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 Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 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 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints 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 Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 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 1 complaint
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