1997 FORD TAURUS Engine Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1997 FORD TAURUS
5 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
OIL LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN LOW. 2. ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON. 3 WHEN I WAS DRIVING THIS WINTER, THE BRAKES, THEY LOCKED UP ON ME AND I ALMOST HAD A COLLISION WITH TWO OTHER CARS BUT I HIT A CURB AND WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR MOVING AGAIN. 4.CAR IS LOUD WHILE DRIVING. 5 CAN'T GET GOOD GAS MILAGE.6.CAR HAS DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ON 4/3/2015 MY MOTHER IN LAW PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY AFTER A 10 MILE TRIP TO TOWN. UPON PULLING IN THE DRIVEWAY THE CAR STARTED ON FIRE IMMEDIATELY, AT FIRST SHE THOUGHT THE CAR WAS OVERHEATING (WHITE SMOKE) THEN REALIZED THE CAR WAS ACTUALLY ON FIRE (BLACK SMOKE). SHE HAD TO BE HELPED BY AN IDAHO POWER EMPLOYEE WHO WAS DRIVING BY. A TOTAL OF TWO 15LB FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND GARDEN HOSE WERE USED TO KEEP THE FIRE AT BAY UNTIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. THE CAR WAS DESTROYED FROM THE DASH PANEL FORWARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED AT THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX LOCATED BY THE MASTER CYLINDER ON THE FIREWALL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE CAUSE AS AN "ELECTRICAL FIRE", UP UNTIL THE FIRE THE CAR HAD NO KNOWN ELECTRICAL OR MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAD NO MODIFICATIONS AND WAS COMPLETELY STOCK. NO INSURANCE CLAIM...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. *TR
I PURCHASED MY 1997 FORD TAURUS IN FEBRUARY 2010, AND SHORTLY AFTER EXPERIENCED MY ODOMETER STOPPING AND MY POWER STEERING STOPPING AT THE SAME TIME. IT USUALLY HAPPENS IF I DRIVE THE CAR LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES, OR IF I SIT AT A STOP LIGHT TO LONG. IT ALSO SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH OR HIGHER. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP, AND I WILL FIND MY CAR MOVING FORWARD AFTER STOPPING. I HAVE GOTTEN USED TO STAYING A GOOD DISTANCE FROM CARS SO I HAVE ROOM TO STOP. *TR
Other 1997 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
171 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
46 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
44 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
43 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
39 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
28 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
26 complaints
Interior Lighting
23 complaints
Unknown Or Other
23 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
21 complaints
Power Train
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
16 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
16 complaints
Electrical System
15 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
15 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Structureframe And Members
13 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
13 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
12 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
12 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
10 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
10 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
9 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
7 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
7 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
7 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
6 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint