1991 Ford Taurus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 116about this part
- Share
- 18%of 649 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,118miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 116 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Ford Taurus, 18% of the 649 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,118 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When accelerating from a complete stop a jerking motion was produced. As a result, steering became difficult. Dealer stated motor mounts failed. A recall 98v323000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10075960, filed 2004-06, 89,000 miles“My motor mounts, tie rods, and cv boots went bad. The motor mounts and tie rods I feel went out way to soon for any car. This car was given tlc before I had it b/c it was my grandma's. My passenger side door locks are working improperly. They are extremely hard to open with fingers. You have to pull the door handle from the inside usually to get it.”
NHTSA complaint #703778, filed 1999-02“Front motor mount has broken twice haven't seen a recall about this yet is there one that I have over looked plz contact me to let me know of the recall that my cars has I called once before n I was told that I had no recalls on my car yet I have recently printed out 6-7 that efect my car.”
NHTSA complaint #762297, filed 2002-05“Told by Ford mechanics that this is an on going problem with the 3.8 (also in other models) from 1991 on..Ford only covered 1994-95 Taurus . Ford customer service refused to give me any info on the problems they have with the 3.8 no would they give me a phone number to appeal based on information I understood to be true and fair from two other Ford dealerships”
NHTSA complaint #715286, filed 1999-11“I can't possibly remember the dates these things happened. I put a new (used) transmission and this one is slipping. I put more brake pads and calipers than you would use in a life time. The springs are weak in the back, but to exspensive to change. I put a new fuel pump and gas tank. I've put a new EGR valve, oxygen sensor, throttle sensor, air temp sensor. I put a blinker switch and new struts because mine broke. 3 out of 4 of my doors will not open because of the handles. These are just a few of the things I wrote down or can remember. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071118, filed 2004-01Engine 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 1991 Ford Taurus
260 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsEquipment
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsTires
16 complaintsFuel system
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology