1995 Ford Taurus engine and engine cooling problems
352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Ford Taurus — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). 1995 ford taurus,fan motor froze, ford said they will only replace circuit breaker but not the fan which is now froze up again due to mileage (142,000). I've replaced motor no less than three times since…”
filed Mar 31, 2010
“While driving in heavy traffic on a hot day engine stalled. Would not start. After about 10 minutes on the side of the road, it started and would only rough idle. After a couple of hours came back and car started and ran fine. Did this once a couple years ago with wife driving. *tr”
filed Sep 15, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.8L ENGINES AND…Campaign 01V390000 · Dec 21, 2001
Related service bulletins
Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
02221 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 11, 2002Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt
870197 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 22, 2002Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt
0214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 21, 2002Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
01246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2001Safety recall program 01s30 regarding additional coverage for engine cooling fan circuit breaker installation. *tt
01M09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2001
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 4 | 9% |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 Taurus | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Taurus | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 Taurus | 18 | 28% |
| 2008 Taurus | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 Taurus | 22 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.