1986 Ford Taurus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 22%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1986 Ford Taurus, 22% of the 101 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine mounts needed replaced in december of 1998. We know of other Taurus owners in our area that have had the same problem. In march of 1999 we found out that these are being recalled mostly on the east coast. We feel that we should be reimbursed the $400.00 as well, since the problem is obviously happening on the west coast too.”
NHTSA complaint #703980, filed 1999-03“When vehicle gets warm it will shut off when vehicle is at a light or when stopping. The vehicle had stall several times and the cause was not found by the dealer. The consumer was very much concerned about the danger of the vehicle stalling while traveling in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #877109, filed 2000-12“Transmission gears would stick. The motor would lift in the air. Would hear loud noises whenever turning steering wheel. Took to repair shop & was informed motor mounts were bad & were about to fall off. They would need replacing. Also informed the stabilizer sway bar was going bad.”
NHTSA complaint #836968, filed 1999-04“While driving at any speed and without any prior warning vehicle vibrates and dies out. When starting vehicle back up it keeps cutting off. Also, there is a knocking noise coming from the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #834394, filed 1999-02“The vehicle has overheated since consumer bought vehicle new. Also, vehicle jumps forward while driving which may cause an accident. Been to dealer several times, but cannot determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #834965, filed 1999-02Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 | 18 | 28% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 15% |
| 2006 | 19 | 6% |
| 2005 | 40 | 5% |
| 2004 | 19 | 5% |
| 2003 | 67 | 5% |
| 2002 | 53 | 4% |
| 2001 | 60 | 6% |
| 2000 | 103 | 9% |
| 1999 | 81 | 9% |
| 1998 | 62 | 11% |
| 1997 | 145 | 19% |
| 1996 | 214 | 26% |
| 1995 | 352 | 29% |
| 1994 | 289 | 31% |
| 1993 | 638 | 41% |
| 1992 | 217 | 32% |
| 1991 | 116 | 18% |
| 1990 | 78 | 20% |
| 1989 | 97 | 17% |
| 1988 | 67 | 20% |
| 1987 | 40 | 16% |
| 1986 | 22 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1986 Ford Taurus
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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