This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Heard tapping sound coming from engine check engine light flashed three times lost all power to vehicle upon inspection from Ford dealer they confirmed that the cam sprocket had stripped from the cam shaft as a result the engine is totaled resulting in a $6000 dollar less tax and labor repair bill.
When ever my car hits over 250 degree's it will stall out, you then have to wait till the engine cools to start it back up, this mainly occur, S when it it very warm out side.I first had this happen when I was traveling down on interstate in the middle of July when the outside temp was about 95 degree's all of a sudden the car just died in the middle of the interstate. This problem had occured several time befor while driving in my home town just doing 30- 45 miles per hour or sitting at a red lite.I have read that Ford had the same problem with this moduler on earlier models I went to our Ford dealer and they said that they couldnt just fix it I would have to pay for it since my car was a 1996 not a 1995 I feel if Ford new that the earlier models had this problem they should be willing to fix it on mine also.
Consumer states while driving vehicle, there was a ticking noise, consumer continued to drive vehicle after a couple of days the engine cut off without warning.
My car broke down 10/21/2000. I lost all power on the freeway driving with my 2 year old son. I took my car to 3 Ford dealerships and none of the mechanics could figure out what was wrong. Finally I found an independent machine shop who was competent enough to not only diagnose and fix my car properly, but they had to piece my engine (including the axles) together after a Ford dealership refused to put my car back together. I had no vehicle for 7 months and had to pay $3171 for the repairs not to mention 4 tow trucks. Shortly after having my car fixed I noticed it would idle high when sitting at stop signs or lights. Eventually my check engine light appeared and recently discovered it is either the throttle position sensor or throttle body. Regarding the cam sprocket failure, I know of at least 69 people who have had the exact same problems with their Taurus sho models. Ford refuses to help fix its defective product and hopefully no one will have to die from this sudden engine failure before action is taken. Thank you.
When starting vehicle, the engine check light would remain on, followed by shaking and vibration. Also intermittent stalling would occur when coming to a stop or applying accelerator pedal from a stop position, vehicle was taken to dealer shop, and had some severe repairs done, problem concerning engine is still occurring, also rear brakes were replaced, the coolant overflow bottle contained a leak.
I have found numerous examples of this type of failure on various websites (www.V8sho.com). this seems to be a widesread problem, and Ford is doing nothing about it at this time. There has been no recall of these shafts. I am pretty sure they know that this is a growing problem. This type of failure results in catastrophic engine damage.
While traveling at approximately 30 mph in city traffic vehicle lost all power when engine stalled. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that head gasket needed to be replaced at consumers expense of $1400.
While traveling over rail road tracks vehicle stalled in middle of tracks without any indication. Consumer coasted vehicle off tracks. Dealer has been notified.
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- Plazewell, TN, USA