EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jan 15, 2004
HEAD GASKET/ TRANSMISSION FAILURE
- NHTSA ID
- 10068979
- Incident
- Oct 15, 2003
- Mileage
- 80,000 mi
1992 Ford Taurus Powertrain (other) Problems
Owner-reported complaints naming the powertrain system, filed with NHTSA
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Powertrain (other) reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
23
Latest Jan 15, 2004
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
3%
of 681 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0
What this page shows
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1992 Ford Taurus submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 23 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming powertrain
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
EngineFuel systemInterior & seats+2 more
Filed Jan 7, 2003
CONSUMER IS AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD MAKES FAULTY CARS AND HIS CAR IS ONE OF THEM. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE DID NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD CONSTANT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE SEAT WAS BROKEN, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB NAR 1/22/2003
- NHTSA ID
- 10004738
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2003
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jul 18, 2001
AFTER STARTING FROM A STOP ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THE ENGINE WAS NO GOOD, THAT BEARINGS WERE GONE . I NEEDED A NEW OR REBUILT ENGINE AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON ON THE 3.8L ENGINE. THIS ENGINE ONLY HAD 46,404 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 748681
- Incident
- Jul 5, 2001
BrakesPowertrain (other)Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 19, 2000
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WOULD MAKE GRINDING NOISES, LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL. ROTORS WERE VERY BAD. HAD DEEP GROOVES IN THEM. CORDS WERE COMING COMPLETELY THROUGH & OUT OF TIRES. ALSO, BALL BEARS ARE WEARING OUT.
- NHTSA ID
- 876762
BrakesExterior lightingPowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Dec 14, 2000
TRANSAXLE WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. L/F BRAKE PAD STAYS PARTIALLY ENGAGED RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF SAID PAD; LUCKILY, I WAS COMING TO A SLOW STOP WHEN IT GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT ANALYZED UNTIL MY SECOND FRONT BRAKE JOB WITHIN 25 0R SO MONTHS. WITH WIPERS IN USE, ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNAL IN EITHER DIRECTION CAUSES THE WIPERS TO STOP.THIS TENDS TO BRING ON A SLIGHT SENSE OF PANIC DURING A HEAVY RAIN. LIGHTS GO OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THIS SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AT MY EXPENSEAS HAVE ALL OTHER BEFORE MENTIONED PROBLEMS EXCEPT THE WIPER ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN UNEMPLOYED FOR 4 MONTHS AND CAN'T AFFORD FIXING THIS INCONVENIENCE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 737788
- Incident
- Aug 21, 1998
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 15, 2000
BOTH HEAD GASKETS FAILED. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 551366
- Incident
- Jul 21, 1999
Driver assistanceEnginePowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Jul 8, 1999
WHILE IN A PARKING LOT MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS FELL OUT. HAD TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE & ENGINE WOULD JUMP UP & DAMAGE THE ROD. ALSO, HEATER & RADIATOR HOSES WERE DAMAGED, AS WELL AS ALSO CV BOOT & ACCELERATOR LINK WERE BENT. HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THIS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 841929
- Incident
- May 14, 1999
Powertrain (other)
Filed Dec 16, 1998
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DOES NOT OPERATE. THE DEALER MOVED AND IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 830604
- Incident
- Oct 30, 1998
ElectricalEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 29, 1998
MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, VIBRATION CAUSED BY FAILURE RESULTED IN TRANSMISSION DAMAGE AND FAILURE.
- NHTSA ID
- 541403
- Incident
- Mar 30, 1998
Powertrain (other)
Filed Dec 8, 1997
THE PLANETARY GEAR FAILED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK.
- NHTSA ID
- 525970
- Incident
- Oct 4, 1997
Powertrain (other)
Filed Dec 4, 1997
TRANSAXLE FAILED TWICE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 526410
- Incident
- Dec 2, 1997
EnginePowertrain (other)Transmission
Filed Oct 14, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING OTHER SAFETY HAZZARDS TO OCCUR, SUCH AS A BROKEN CV BOOTS. ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHILE DRIVING.PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES EVEN AFTER BEING REPAIRED.CAUSE POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 817071
Powertrain (other)
Filed Sep 18, 1997
MECHANICALLY DRIVEN SPEEDOMETER SHOWS INCORRECT SPEED AT ALL SPEEDS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 523280
BrakesHeating & air conditioningEngine+4 more
Filed Aug 21, 1997
TIE RODS FAILED .
- NHTSA ID
- 521237
- Incident
- Mar 17, 1994
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 14, 1997
FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.
- NHTSA ID
- 511010
- Incident
- Jun 20, 1996
Heating & air conditioningEnginePowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Aug 8, 1997
ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANSMISSION/CV JOINT/AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 518786
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1997
Powertrain (other)SteeringSuspension
Filed Jul 10, 1997
STRUTS FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 519338
- Incident
- Aug 22, 1996
Heating & air conditioningDriver assistanceEngine+6 more
Filed Jun 16, 1997
QUARTER PANEL WINDOW FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 518620
- Incident
- Mar 17, 1992
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 9, 1997
PLANETARY ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHATTERED.
- NHTSA ID
- 517105
- Incident
- Apr 28, 1997
Powertrain (other)
Filed Feb 26, 1997
FRONT PLANETARY AND GEAR TRAIN FAILED, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
- NHTSA ID
- 515352
BrakesEngineExterior lighting+1 more
Filed Nov 5, 1996
LEFT FRONT C V BOOT REPLACED.
- NHTSA ID
- 601871
- Incident
- Apr 28, 1994
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 11, 1996
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED 3 TIMES.
- NHTSA ID
- 509711
- Incident
- Nov 1, 1994
Body & structureBrakesHeating & air conditioning+5 more
Filed Jul 31, 1995
STARTER REPLACED TWICE DUE TO VEHICLE NOT STARTING.
- NHTSA ID
- 484582
- Incident
- Jun 9, 1993
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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