1993 Ford Taurus problems
Owners have filed 2,206 complaints about the 1993 Ford Taurus with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 34.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 8.3%.
Complaints2,206
Crashes80
Fires58
Injuries73
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 34.5% · 760
Power train 8.3% · 183
Electrical system 8.1% · 178
Suspension 7.9% · 174
Visibility 7.6% · 167
Exterior lighting 6.7% · 148
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.0% · 133
Structure 3.2% · 71
Severity
Of those complaints, 80 describe a crash, 58 describe a fire, 73 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Ford Taurus in this data, 1993 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 21 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 96,750 miles.
In owners' own words
I bought my 1993 Ford Taurus lx used. I have now had to have the motor mounts replaced (3 times) and the local Ford/mercury dealer will on warrant the parts for 12 months or 12,000 miles whatever comes first. How or why should the same part keep failing and the consumer have to keep paying the price to replace them. To buy new motor mounts and labor to install them is about $425.00 Each time. Can you help me??? Engine and engine cooling
Rapid engine tempurature fluctuations, loss of coolant, white smoke from exhaust. Problem was head gaskets, especially #3 & #4 head. Is same problem with other 3.8 Engines, but manufacturer will only cover '94 & '95 model years. Licensed mechanic reports problem is consistent with '90 and up 3.8 Taurus engines. Dealer is refusing to assist with repair bill because manufacturer does not list '93 under recall. Engine and engine cooling
Numerous complaints concerning leaking head gaskets. *Bf the vehicle has had numerous problem with the vehicle which include the intake manifold, cooling fan, ignition wiring, coil spring failure, check engine light illuminated, alternator, head gasket and muffler. While researching the vehicle on nhtsa site the consumer discovered several recalls on the vehicle related the failures his vehicle experienced. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Ford Taurus years
1990 542 complaints · 16.8% engine and engine cooling 1991 946 complaints · 29.6% power train 1992 1,009 complaints · 25.9% 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