Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Engine Buck/Misfire at Freeway Speeds

    The engine may misfire and/or buck while driving at freeway speeds with no fault code stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This can be caused by an intermittent fault with the camshaft synchronizer assembly. This condition can be diagnosed by monitoring knock sensor data as per Ford service bulletin #05-22-12. Replacement of the synchronizer assembly will be required to correct this concern.

  • Engine Oil Pan Gasket May Leak

    The engine oil pan gasket can develop a leak. Leaking oil may accumulate on the exhaust system resulting in a burning smell. Replacing the gasket should correct this leak.

  • Camshaft Sensor Magnet may Damage Synchronizers

    The magnet for the camshaft position sensor may fall out of its mount and damage the synchronizers. This causes long crank times when starting the engine and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. If this happens, both the magnets and the synchronizers need to be replaced.

  • Bad motor mounts may damage engine coolant temperature sensor wiring

    Bad motor mounts can damage the engine coolant temperature sensor wiring, causing intermittent full rich conditions.

2006 Questions and Answers

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    2006 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 165, 000 MILES

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    2006 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

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