Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / TAURUS / 1994

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001136991 Incident Date: Dec, 31 2000
Consumer's City: GARDEN CITY Consumer's State: MI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: TAURUS Model Year: 1994
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FALP5242RG Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 13 2001 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Consumer has taken vehicle to a couple different mechanics/dealers in regard to a malfunction within timing belt assembly which was causing a clunking noise to occur while in idle. there was no oil pressure, and oil leaked from engine. mechanic suggested to her that she have engine replaced, and not to drive vehicle. *ak there was a recall # 00m09 regarding engine oil light on, dealer performed cooling system diagnosis and discovered oil contamination from coolant, which caused ego sensors inoperative. ego sensors and clear codes were replaced. there was also transmission leak. speed sensor and gov cover seal were replaced to correct it. the consumer wants reimbursement of repair cost since the engine was defective. *yh