1992 Ford Taurus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 217about this part
- Share
- 32%of 681 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 217 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Ford Taurus, 32% of the 681 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine had head gasket/head cracking problems. Air conditioning replaced twice. The exhaust system repaired twice as a result of the head gasket problems. The check engine light came on constantly.”
NHTSA complaint #10020824, filed 2003-05, 60,000 miles“After starting from a stop engine started making noises at low speeds. I took the car to my mechanic and he told me the engine was no good, that bearings were gone . I needed a new or rebuilt engine and that this was common on the 3.8l engine. This engine only had 46,404 original miles on it. I contacted Ford and they said there was nothing they would do.”
NHTSA complaint #748681, filed 2001-07“I own a 92 Ford Taurus wagon left to me by my now-deceased father. He had a recall done 3-99 for the motor mount recall done. My father passed away 12-99. Since that time I have had a continuing problem with this motor mount. It is now broken again. Is there any way this problem can be rectified. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10045272, filed 2003-11“My air conditioner went out (entire system) just after having it a year, I then proceeded to have to have the transmission replaced, along with many many other small parts, such as idler pully, water pump, etc, all before my extended warranty was up. Just after my extended warranty was up at 80,000 miles I had to replace my radiator. …”
NHTSA complaint #723122, filed 2000-05“I am upset, that I got my oil changed every 3,000 miles, there is no other reason why my gasket can fail so early (at 84,000 miles). This is quite expensive to repair, and I believe it may have something to do with how the vehicle was made. That is why it blew on me, not becuase of my fault. If someone can get back in touch with me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #737336, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 97V019000Feb 25, 1997These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The…Covers: Ford Taurus 1992–1995, Mercury Sable 1992–1995, Lincoln Continental 1992–1994 +2 more
Engine 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 1992 Ford Taurus
105 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsBody and structure
67 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsEquipment
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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