1995 Ford Taurus engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 289 complaints for the 1995 Ford Taurus, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

Complaints: 289 18% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 68,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 16
Injuries and deaths: 1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 24 complaints that include mileage. 38% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	3
20k to 40k miles	2
40k to 60k miles	4
60k to 80k miles	5
80k to 100k miles	6
100k to 120k miles	2
120k to 140k miles	1
140k to 160k miles	0
160k to 180k miles	0
180k to 200k miles	1
200k+ miles	0

What the data shows

Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 16 fires, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Consumer was sitting in the driveway and saw smoke. Consumer turned vehicle off and a blaze started. Someone let the hood up, and the fire came from everywhere.

February 1997 Fire

A/C: compressor clutch came apart exhaust: due to heat and corrosion cat converter flange became so thin it was impossible to seal exhaust. Act converter replaced under 8/80 emmissions warranty. Paint: cracks in paint developed above rear wheel (sheet metal flexing?) allowing moisture in causing corrosion and paint to lift. Front springs: both front springs broke nearly puncturing the right front tire. No help from ford. Seems they have a history of bad spring problems.

Reported at 82,500 miles, July 2003

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