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1997 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly Issues in the 1997 FORD TAURUS

6 engine and engine coolingcooling systemradiator assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly Complaints

#10150858 |
1997 TAURUS HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A FAILURE IN THE RADIATOR. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE RADIATOR FAILED. *JB
#10044849 |
VEHICLE HAS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEM.*MR FIVE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE THE HEATER BECAME DEFECTIVE. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR CONSUMER ABSORBED NOT COST. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SIX TIMES OVER THE PAST YEARS. THE EPISODE BECAME MORE UNSAFE AND EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT. ON JULY 26,2003 THE DEFECTIVE RADIATOR SPRUNG A LEAK. CONSUMER STATED FORD SHOULD RECALL THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A BIG DISCOUNT PRICE IN 1999. *PH *NLM
#10040002 |
REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR REPAIRS PERFORMED ON DEFECTIVE RADIATOR. *MR THERE WAS ONE FRONT TIRE SEPARATION WITH A KNOT, AND THE RADIATOR WAS INOPERATIVE. (BRIDGESTONE WEATHERIZER) *SCC *JB
#898450 |
RADIATOR LEAKS WATER AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
#745554 |
COOLANT DISCOLORATED( RUSTY AND BROWN) GOODYEAR MECHANIC EXPLAINED IT WAS WHAT IS CALLED "BROWN DEATH" CAUSED BY ENGINES NOT BEING PROPERLY PROCESSED AT FOUNDRY(POSSIBLY LEFT SAND AND METAL SHAVINGS INSIDE ENGINES. ENGINES OVERHEATS, COOLANT RUNS OUT FREEZE PLUGS BLOW OUT THERMOSTAT LOCKS UP WATER PUMP FAILS TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOESN'T REGISTER THAT ITS OVERHEATING
#737964 |
NOTICED BROWN COOLANT DURING MAINTENANCE. HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING ABOUT TWO WEEKS PRIOR. NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER, WAS TOLD OUT OF WARRANTY, NO RECALLS, NOT A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM. TOOK TO NON-DEALER SHOP. FOUND LEAKING HEAD GASKET. REPLACED HEAD GASKETS, THERMOSTAT, COOLANT OVERFLOW CONTAINER, AND ANTI-FREEZE. RESURFACED CYLINDER HEADS. PERFORMED COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT ~50,000 MILES NOTICED BROWN COOLANT AGAIN.

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 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 Engine 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
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