1992 Ford Taurus problems
Owners have filed 1,009 complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 25.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 11.4%.
Complaints1,009
Crashes62
Fires26
Injuries60
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 25.9% · 261
Power train 11.4% · 115
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.8% · 89
Electrical system 7.5% · 76
Structure 7.2% · 73
Steering 5.9% · 60
Suspension 5.2% · 52
Vehicle speed control 5.1% · 51
Severity
Of those complaints, 62 describe a crash, 26 describe a fire, 60 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Ford Taurus in this data, 1992 sits 10th by complaint volume. 1993 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 120,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Engine head gasket failed,causing loss of coolant into engine. Car had mileage of 70, 053. This is a common problem with 3.8L engine. Ford is extending warranty on later year models, but problem existed prior to 1994. I had the service performed by local garage and asked Ford for reimbursement but they refused. Numerous findings on the internet indicate that this problem is very frequent after 65,000 miles. Engine and engine cooling
Engine mount failure discovered by servicing dealer (dreager Ford, georgetown tx) while diagnosing transmission uncommanded gearchange problem. Problem was reported to Ford motor customer hotline but they refused dto acknowledge that the mount failure is a manufacturing defect. They state that they will not pay for the repair as the car is out of warrenty/has more than 60,000 miles. Engine and engine cooling
I am upset, that I got my oil changed every 3,000 miles, there is no other reason why my gasket can fail so early (at 84,000 miles). This is quite expensive to repair, and I believe it may have something to do with how the vehicle was made. That is why it blew on me, not becuase of my fault. If someone can get back in touch with me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Ford Taurus years
1990 542 complaints · 16.8% engine and engine cooling 1991 946 complaints · 29.6% power train 1993 2,206 complaints · 34.5% engine and engine cooling 1994 1,284 complaints · 26.2% engine and engine cooling 1995 1,597 complaints · 26.2% power train 1996 1,132 complaints · 21.1% engine and engine cooling