1996 Ford Taurus engine and engine cooling problems
214 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Ford Taurus — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 1996 ford taurus gl stalled due to a failed camshaft synchronizer that broke. It only has 106,500 miles on it. I understand the 1997's have a recall - why aren't the 1996 taurus included ?? These should be part of the recall. *tr”
filed Nov 18, 2010
“Coolant system failure of all types all part prone to extreme chemical corrosion very aggravating problem and now the coolant bypass hose has failed with the same corrosive symptoms as the other components. *tr”
filed Dec 8, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. *tt
18614 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2005Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
031404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2004In vehicle loctite service procedure for camshaft tube and gear. *tt
03141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
02221 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 11, 2002
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 4 | 9% |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 Taurus | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Taurus | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 Taurus | 18 | 28% |
| 2008 Taurus | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 Taurus | 22 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Taurus
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.