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1996 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

70 NHTSA complaints on file

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#837915 | May 13, 1999 Fire

WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF IT CAUGHT A FIRE IN THE ENGINE TOWARDS THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

#835116 | February 22, 1999

AT LEAST TWICE A MONTH WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLS. PROBLEM STARTED JULY, 96. DEALERS HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM. *AK

#824716 | February 17, 1999

CONSUMER IS COMPLAINING THAT VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN IN HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR NO REASON. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO LET THEM KNOW IF IT OCCURS AGAIN, BUT NOTHING WAS DONE. *AK

#834838 | February 16, 1999

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

#837991 | January 23, 1999

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH WET PUDDLE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITH NO PRIOR INDICATION. *AK

#832119 | December 10, 1998

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IF IT OCCURRED AGAIN TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. *AK

#538857 | September 17, 1998

ENGINE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEMS. QCAW

#780835 | September 12, 1998

VEHICLE WILL NOT START AFTER IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

#540333 | August 25, 1998

VEHICLE LOST POWER AT 65 MPH.

#538702 | July 23, 1998

ENGINE TOOK IN WATER THROUGH AIR INTAKE AT BOTTOM OF LEFT WHEEL WELL, WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN, AND MAKING A TURN THROUGH THREE TO FOUR INCHES OF WATER; ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SEIZED UP.

#524548 | June 10, 1998

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

#511635 | March 4, 1998

CAR HESITATED OR STALLED COMPLETELY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STANDING POSITION, CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM.

#528783 | January 23, 1998

BRAKES GO THE FLOOR AND DO NOT STOP, TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR, GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD TURNING, AND VEHICLE STALLS.

#522784 | December 4, 1997

ENGINE STALLS.

#522939 | August 28, 1997

SCREECHING NOISE IN ENGINE. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE MAKE A HIGH PITCH WHISTLE SOUND.

#516584 | June 27, 1997

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

#511635 | November 21, 1996

VEHICLE HESITATED OR STALLED COMPLETELY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STANDING POSITION -- SINCE NEW.

#800467 | August 5, 1996

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS. *AK

#506952 | August 2, 1996

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DANGEROUSLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

#504294 | June 1, 1996 Fire

ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH

Other 1996 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 135 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 62 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 61 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 35 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 31 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 28 complaints Unknown Or Other 27 complaints Suspensionfront 24 complaints Steering 22 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 22 complaints Structurebodydoor 19 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 18 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 16 complaints Electrical Systemignition 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 14 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 14 complaints Visibilitywindshield 14 complaints Air Bags 13 complaints Electrical System 13 complaints Structureframe And Members 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 12 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 12 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 12 complaints Suspension 12 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 11 complaints Tirestreadbelt 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 10 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 10 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 9 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 5 complaints Interior Lighting 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint

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