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1999 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

17 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1999 FORD TAURUS

17 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

17
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10038095 |
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE TIMING BELT BREAKING AND FALLING OFF.*AK
#8017275 |
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE 4 TIMES, CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM.*AK *SLC
#765353 |
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON A BUSY HIGHWAY (RT. 80) WHEN TH FORD TAURUS THAT I WAS DRIVING BEGAN TO SHUT OFF. I WAS DRIVING 50 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY. IT WAS RUSH HOUR AND THE HIGHWAY WAS EXTREMELY BUSY. WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP I OPENED THE HOOD ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING UP FROM THE ANTIFREEZE OVERFLOW TANK. I CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS OK. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE GARAGE INFORMED ME THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE HEAD GASKET OR IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS GARAGE DID NOT WANT TO TOUCH THE CAR BECAUSE THEY SAID OIL WAS MIXING WITH THE ANTIFREEZE. I THEN HAD THE CAR TOWED TO...
#8012280 | Fire
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER DRIVEN FOR A SHORT DISTANCE. INSURANCE COMPANY WILL NOT RELEASE CAUSE. OWNER INDICATED THAT SOMETHING IN ENGINE WAS PROBABLE CAUSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
#563037 |
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START.*YH
#8004662 |
CONSUMER STATES EVEN WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WILL TRY TO MOVE FORWARD OR JERK. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE LEAKS OIL IN THE HOOD AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE, ALSO SMOKES AND THERE IS A NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHEN CONSUMERS FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE.*YD
#8003870 |
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED COLD, CONSUMER NOTICES THE VEHICLE SURGING, VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR 72 DAYS, THE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JG *AK
#563037 |
THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START.*YH
#897373 |
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
#557830 |
ENGINE FAILED. *SLC
#557830 |
ENGINE FAILED. *SLC
#739028 |
EXCELLENT SVC HISTORY, ENGINE BLEW AFTER WARRANTY, FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND DEALER WOULDN'T COVER AND I DEFENITELY COULD NOT AFFORD A NEW ENGINE/REPLACEMENT , SURRENDERED VEHICLE UNDER BANKRUPTSY, QUITE SURPRISED VEHICLE ENGINE EXPIRED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. I WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE ANY PRIOR SERVICE REPORTS, FROM OIL CHANGES TO ANYTHING. THANKS.*AK
#874402 | Fire
VEHICLE HAD A TICKING NOISE IN ENGINE SINCE MARCH OF 2000. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55-60 MPH BLACK SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM ALL AREAS OF VEHICLE, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#719772 |
I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN I FIRST SMELLED THE INTOXICATING FUMES. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED I PROCEDED TO DRIVE ABOUT 1/8TH MILE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE. THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR INSTANTLY WENT DEAD MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP DID SAY THEY HAVE HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 1999 FORD TAURUS, HOWEVER THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THEM. THE DEALERSHIP THAT REPAIRED MY CAR HAD ANOTHER CAR COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE MY CAR WAS THERE.
#854083 |
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED WIRING AND FUEL PUMP, ETC. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
#609967 |
ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING A GROWLING NOISE WHILE IT IS COLD. YH
#544821 | Fire
ENGINE FIRE.

Other 1999 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 127 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 92 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 71 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 49 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 29 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 23 complaints Electrical System 22 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 17 complaints Seat Belts 16 complaints Steering 16 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 15 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 15 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 14 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Tires 14 complaints Air Bags 13 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 13 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 11 complaints Tirestreadbelt 11 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 10 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 10 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 8 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Interior Lighting 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Fuel System Other 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 4 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiresmarkings 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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