Problems with 1999 Ford Taurus ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

A block in the engine shouldnt crack within 3 months of buying a vehicle unless there was a problem with it earlier, im running a background check with lawyer. please help. *ak

I complained about this car the day i bought it. i told them it was a lemon and i wanted my money back. the dealer refused. from the day i bought the car (one year ago) it is has been in the shop for a total of over 8 weeks. it has had replacement transmission, catalytic converters, gaskets, pumps, hoses, filters and it still does not run. it doesn't start properly, if it starts at all. it stalls in reverse and initital shift into drive does not run smooth. the wiper fluid does not come out. the car rattles and sounds awful . the car is under manufacturer warranty and they won't fix it. the car is a lemon there is something fundamentally wrong with it and it can't be fixed. ford knows this and they won't take it back.

Vehicle had a gas leak. this is the second incident. the vehicle was in for repairs for the same failed parts. (vent solenoid and the fuel vapor canister) *jg

Consumer noticed gas leaking from vehicle. took vehicle to dealer who replaced canister and vent solenoid assembly. this was second time this problem was repaired.*ak consumer states that vehicle had a trunk leak. *tt

When the fan for the radiator turns on the all the lights dim for a few seconds when shuts off it goes back up i took it to ford dealer and they said it was the alternater and they replaced it with a used alternater wich the car is still under warrent when i got the car at normal temp and the fan kicks on it stills does it even after they replace the alternater so i called them back and now they are saying it is normal for the light to dim but all the other cars i have driven have done this. *ak

Foul odor in psgr compartment after eng gets hot (20 min); retd to dlr 3x, dlr=no prob found;brakes=pulsate,turned rotors;intermittent washer spray when wipers on(washer fluid not activated) =turn signal sw rplcd;broken mo mount found, dlr replcd; sway bar brkn, dlr replcd; dlr bought vehl back due to odor problem-slsman & uv mgr were wonderful, serv dept =depends on tech involved; bought 2000 tau ses fr bd ford. *ak

Noticed a foul odor coming through vents. had oil change, asked dealer to check coolant. dealer found that oil had leaked into the coolant. dealer recommends replacing engine.*ak

My taurus leaks fuel after filling the tank. the dealer replaced the rollover valve, vapor canister and evaporator solenoid and a hose clip on march 1, 01. in october 2001 i again noticed fuel dripping from the tank area after refuelling. the dealer is ordering a new tank. ford tech hotline says there may be another defective rollover valve inside the tank. this poses a safety hazard which i believe should be reported.

Rear engine gasket was defective, it blew off causing oil to drain which required engine replacement, ford stated to consumer that the first available engine will not be available until march of 2001, the defective engine almost caused a crash. *slc

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

Egr valve malfunctioned. *ak

Passenger door window inoperable. *slc

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

The vehicle experience cold start, dealer replaced the catalytic converter. *slc

Visual inspection of the engine showed that the vent tube was off the valve cover front nipple at air intake tube, which caused the vehicle to idle too fast and intermittently surge. nlm

Passenger's seat belt buckle would not latch. dealer was notified. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak

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.

While driving vehicle stallled unexpectedly which could result in a crash. dealer replaced wiring and fuel pump, etc. please provide further information. *ak

Engine fire.

Engine failed, causing a growling noise while it is cold. yh