1993 Ford Taurus engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 649 complaints for the 1993 Ford Taurus, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 649 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 18
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 18 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While vehicle was parked with key in the ignition switch but off, vehicle caught on fire. According to consumer, fire started on the right side of the steering column. The front of the driver's seat burned through the back window.
Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission. Key lock is faulty. I have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also I had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.
Other problems reported for the 1993 Ford Taurus
- Electrical system 178 complaints
- Suspension 174 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 167 complaints
- Transmission 164 complaints
- Lighting 149 complaints
- Brakes 138 complaints
- Cooling system 111 complaints
- Body & structure 71 complaints