Recalls: Ford Mk.3 Taurus
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Ford Taurus
Ford DN Taurus: vehicle may roll after parking
In September and December 1996, a recall was issued for all Ford DN Taurus models as the automatic transaxle park mechanism may not prevent the vehicle from rolling even if the transaxle shift lever was placed firmly in the park position (PRA 1996/2937 and PRA 1996/3016).
Problems and faults: Ford Mk.3 Taurus
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Ford Mk.3 Taurus
- Rattling and buzzing noises from under the vehicle is not uncommon and attributable to loose heat shields on the catalytic converter and/or muffler.
- The air conditioning may not work properly due to the air conditioning lines leak at the spring-lock couplings; larger O-rings are available to fix this problem.
- The ‘check engine’ light may illuminate due to poor quality fuel, a wobbling accessory drive pulley or bad spark plugs.
- Engine knock under hard acceleration may be fixed by reprogramming the ignition from ‘no retard’ to ‘retard.’
- Installing a restrictor in the heater inlet hose may repair heater cores leaks.
- If power steering assistance is reduced when decelerating from about 80 km/h or when shifting form reverse to drive, the control module and/or transmission range sensors may require replacement.
- A clunking, knocking or popping noise from the front suspension may be due to premature wear of the sway bar links. Revised links were subsequently released.
- Water may leak onto the front floor due to poor sealing of the cabin air filter cowl inlet.
- The inner edge of the rear tyres may wear excessively due to camber problems – this can be fixed with a rear suspension adjustment kit.
