1997 Ford Taurus Sho engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Ford Taurus Sho — 77% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle description: 1997 ford taurus sho ford (fmc) has acknowledged in writing that the problem is manufacturer related, which stems from the yamaha manufactured engine used in sho models. The vehicle would rough idle after 20 mins. On the road, shake aggressively, then shut-off for days at a…”
filed Jul 18, 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on dry road conditions, all dashboard lights illuminated and went out immediately. There was also smoke coming from the radiator. Under the hood, coolant was observed leaking and the timing chain bracket was fractured. The vehicle would start when…”
filed Sep 20, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series…
03144 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Taurus Sho years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Taurus Sho | 11 | 52% |
| 1996 Taurus Sho | 20 | 83% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Taurus Sho
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.