1993 Ford Taurus Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 1993 Ford Taurus 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.

  • 1993 Ford Taurus Blown/Cracked Head Gasket Can Cause White Smoke From Exhaust

    White smoke coming from the exhaust could indicate that a head gasket has blown or there is a cracked cylinder head . Our technicians tell us that removal and inspection of the cylinder heads will be required to confirm a crack is present.

  • 1993 Ford Taurus 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.

  • 1993 Ford Taurus Engine Oil Leak

    The oil pan gasket commonly leaks oil.

  • 1993 Ford Taurus Loose/Worn Inner Tire Rod Ends Can Cause Steering/Tire Wear Problems

    While steering, if you hear a clunk or a rattle, or if you experience premature tire wear, this could indicate the inner tie rod ends are loose or worn and will require replacement.

  • 1993 Ford Taurus Worn Motor Mounts Can Damage AC Hoses

    Worn motor mounts can cause the motor to rise during acceleration, causing a clunking noise and possibly damaging the AC hoses. Damage to the AC hoses can cause a loss refrigerant resulting in no cold air from the AC. The motor mount will need to be replaced prior to repairing the damaged hose or the problem will continue.

  • 1993 Ford Taurus Bad motor mount can cause MAP sensor vacuum hose to weaken or pull off

    Bad motor mounts can cause the motor to move excessively, which pulls on the MAP sensor vacumn hose every time you step on the gas pedal. This either weakens the hose so it collapses (causing low vacuum flow) or pulls the vacuum hose that connects the intake manifold to the MAP sensor completely off of the sensor. When the hose is disconnected from the MAP sensor, a full rich condition will result.

1993 Ford Taurus Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Ford Taurus Ford Taurus

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 88, 075 MILES

    related to ignition, coil

    1994 ford taurus 3.0 blows ignition coil fuse @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 AT 3:53 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus Car Problems

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 44, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    I have replaced the water pump and the thermostat but my car says its still getting hot its a 93 ford taurus 3.0 v6 (not the sho)im puzzled? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;paddi..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Check Engine Light

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 3.8L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 260, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    After starting and driving around town, no problems. Once I get on the freeway and go a couple of miles it comes on and stays on until the end of the trip. Later, if I start it and drive around ..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Feels Like It's Floating !

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar, link

    MY 1993 Ford Taurus feels like it's floating when I drive it, the steering wheel goes back and forth not alot just a little bit, I was thinking it might be the sway bar links what do you think? ..

  • Ford Taurus Fuel Kill Switch

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to body, trunk, switch

    I need to fix the fuel kill switch which is in the trunk of a 1993 Ford Taurus. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, February 10th, 2011 AT 11:35 PM..

  • Ford Taurus Ignition Coil Fuse Blowing

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 88, 075 MILES

    related to ignition, coil, replace-remove

    I unpluged ignition control module and the electrical plug to the coil replaced fuse and turned key to the on position the fuse blew instantly. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;pa..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Ignition Problem

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 3.2L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 1, 320, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil, replace-remove

    Can some one tell me what sensor controls the coil pack? I replaced the coil pack and I'm still not getting spark out of 3 of the 6. I disconnect the battery and waited a few mins and re hooked the ..

  • Ford Taurus How Many Catalytic Converter Are In A 1993 Ford Taurus...

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 59, 900 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter

    Having trouble with my 1993 Ford Taurus @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 AT 10:59 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Sho

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, radiator-hose

    I drove my car home when I got a hole in my radiator hose and now it wont start, when I turn the key the engine clicks and nothing else @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0..

  • Ford Taurus Wiring Harness

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150 MILES

    related to exterior-light, reverse-light, wiring

    Can you tell me where do I locate this wiring harness in my ford tarus sho 1993.I am asking this because we have no back light change all fuses. And how do we fix that brake release latch. That whit..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, estimate

    1993 Ford Taurus V8 70,000 miles My car is very loud when I start it up, as well as in idle & driving. There is no power at all when I drive it. Could it be the catalytic converter th..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus 93 Taurus Fuel Sending Unit...

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 94, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-level-sensor

    One out of 10 times I turn the key to start the car, I notice that I do not hear the fuel pump kick on. Car will not start at that time. Sometimes a tap on the gas tank will get it to start. ..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Battery Warning Light

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 170, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, battery-light

    The battery warning light on the dash keeps blinking but we had the battery tested, the drain, the charging system, and the starter tested and everything is reading normal ranges. What is causin..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Brake Lights

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 131, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, not-working

    My daughter has a 1993 Ford Taurus. She had a problem with the brake lights not coming on and the car not going into gear. I replaced the brake light switch and the pigtail to the switch. All seem..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Broken Stud

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    I broke a stud while tryiny to remove water pump do I have to remove timing cover to remove broken stud? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, February..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Changing Engine Light Bulb

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Electrical problem 1993 Ford Taurus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic how do change the engine light bulb @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Check Engine Light Codes

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 525 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Is there a way to find out the "Check Engine" light codes without using a tester? (I had a 1987 K-5 Blazer where I could jumper 2 pins on the test connector and it would give me the code by flashin..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Clunking Noise Front Passenger Side

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to general, noises, clunk

    Other Category problem 1993 Ford Taurus V6 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 138000 miles When I am either turning left or right, sometimes just driving straight, I hear a clunking noise coming ..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Electronic Fuel Control

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    "Check engine soon" light on for a week, in a red light; the engine in idle went overspeed, every time I attempt to start the engine it goes to overspeed. Thanks, Jaime @media(max-width:..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Floor Lights Switch

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to interior, interior-lights

    The light under the glove compartment (on the floor) remains on while all doors properly closed. Unable to locate the on/off switch for this light in the owner's manual @media(max-width: 960px)..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Follow Up

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 167, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, bubble

    The car is a 3.0L, SHO, DOHC. Occasionally the brakes will grab during operation. It feels similar to an air bubble in the line but the brake system has been flushedand bled numerous times with..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus For Taurus No Spark

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 143, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, no-spark

    Please letme no wy i, dont have spark in distributor, or on the coil @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 11:12 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Front End Problem

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to suspension, symptoms, loud

    Suspension problem 1993 Ford Taurus 6cyl front Wheel Drive Automatic 150, 00 miles My taurus wagon has had a funny rattling up front for a while and been sitting since I have been unable to..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Fuel Injectors Seals Replacement

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to fuel-system, fuel-injector, replace-remove

    Engine Mechanical problem 1993 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic HI I have 93 ford taurus SHO 3.2 engine autotranny I had fuel injectors leaking so I take off fuel..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Fuel Problem On Ford Taurus

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

    I have a 1993 Ford Taurus 3.8L. I was driving the car, and it jerked hard once, lost power, and cut off. I had the car towed home, because it wouldn't re-start. We replaced the fuel pump, be..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Fuel Pump Irratic

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump

    1993 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 140000 miles taurus SHO 3.0 v-6 fast and driven by grandma. Pump stops when it feels like it, only on restart when it sat for an hour to 1/2 day. Ocu..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Head Light Assembly

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 78, 150 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, lens

    The headlight lenes are extremely clouded. How do I change out the whole head light assembly, both sides? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, Sep..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Headlights

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to exterior-light, headlight

    1993 Ford Taurus Front Wheel Drive Automatic Why do my headlights randomly shut off when driving with them on? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tue..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Hestitates When Accelerating

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 165, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, distributor, cap

    I have a two-fold problem, they may be related or not. One is when I press the gas pedal, usually from being stopped or slowed down to nearly a stop, the car seems to hesitate/sputters at times. ..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus IDLE

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 101, 341 MILES

    related to suspension, shock, replace-remove

    The car is running good except that sometimes your foot is not on the gas and the vehicle is running at 25-35 mph. Also have replaced shocks and now when you brake it make that squeeking noise...

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Ignition Coil?

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 112, 873 MILES

    related to ignition, coil, replace-remove

    Alright lets see I have a 1993 ford taurus sho mtx, 3.0L dohc. I have been having problems keeping the car running I brought it to the ford dealer to get my codes ran, they told me that it was my ..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Jammed Door Locks

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, actuator

    The key will not turn on either the drivers side or passenger side. The electric lock works on the passenger side as well as the pushrod, but on the drivers side none of the locking mechanisms work(..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Knocking

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 103 MILES

    related to general, noises, knock

    My son just got this car when he drives it sometime it lose presser and knock for a couple of min help @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, February..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Muffler Leaking

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, leak

    My 1993 Ford Taurus has not started for about a month it would turn over but not start we couldn't figure out what was wrong with we added new gas and it started but it was smoking really bad and li..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus No Power At Both Headlights

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working

    1993 Ford Taurus SHO. Headlights went out on the way home last night. All other lights are OK. Checked light and dimmer switch positions. Checked all fuses I could see, including 60 amp headlight f..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Noise

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to body, cowl

    While turning the wheel to the right there is a sound that sounds like a fan against a radiator cowling. As I excellerate it goes faster, yet when I turn back to the left it stops. It does this w..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Noise From Right Front Whel When...

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 99, 000 MILES

    related to steering, tie-rod-end

    Sometimes when I turn right with my car I herar like a grinding noise from the front right wheel. I had recently put my car in a ditch during the winter would this have caused the problem or could i..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus OIL LIGHT ON

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to warning-lights, oil-light

    Engine Performance problem 1993 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 124000 miles I HAD THE RACK REPLACED AND NEW BRAKES IN THE FRONT AND BACK, NEW TIE ENDS AND BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT, A NEW BA..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Only 2.8 Volts At Fuel Pump Inertia...

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 10, 000 MILES

    related to safety, inertia-switch

    I replaced faulty ignition starter switch (worked but had excessive drag and binding). Also found low voltage at fuel pump inertia switch (2.8 volts). Jiggled wires at ign. Starter switch and they r..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Power Steering

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

    related to steering, tie-rod-end

    I have been told by a mechanic that it is normal for the 1993 Taurus/Sable to have the power steering under normal operating conditions pull back to the middle under normal cornering. It feels like ..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Radiator?

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, bubbles

    Engine Cooling problem 1993 Ford Taurus My car has been overheating on long trips. It's fine for about 40 minutes but then the oil temperature climbs, the engine hisses then bubbles, and t..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Several Problems

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 10, 000 MILES

    related to general, used-car-advice

    Mom's car has set for almost a year, started most regularly, not recent. Problem first, car would start, run fine, shut off and not restart for 20 minutes to more than an hour. Fuel pump replac..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Tail Lights

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light

    How do I replace the bulb for the tail light and turn signal on a 1993 ford taurus. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, January 9th, 2009 AT 11:13 PM..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Trunk Lock Cylinder

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to body, trunk, lock

    Interior problem 1993 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 60.000 miles how to fix it @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, August 12..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Water Pump Replacement

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    Engine Cooling problem 1993 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic Ive got the pump all undone from the engine and now the bolts are too long and they wont allow it to come all the way..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Window Replacement

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to body, window, replace-remove

    1993 Ford Taurus Automatic 80000 miles i am trying to remove and replace the drivers side window from a 93 ford taurus. However I cant seem to do it. It wont come out. Can you give me the ba..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Windsheild Wipers

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 165, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, motor

    My wipers dont wsork and we tried to replace the motor, the governor inside the cab and the switch witch tells me its a wire problem. I have power in the motor area and no power from that point to ..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Windshield Wipers Not Working

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to body, wiper, not-working

    Electrical problem 1993 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic Help! I turned my windshield wipers on this morning and nothing happened, so I kept turning them slowly to see if they would come on...

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus Winshield Wiper

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper

    It just started to get slow and then it has just stoped I can get the cleaner to eject but the wipers dont move @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, J..

  • Ford Taurus 1993 Taurus Oil Light Comes On And Off

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to warning-lights, oil-light

    The oil light comes on when ever I stop at a light or stop sign then goes out when I let off the brake and accelerate. The motor doesnt run any different when this happens but its really aggervatein..

  • Ford Taurus 93 Taurus, 4dr, 3.0 Exhaust

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter

    I have a leak in the catalytic converter, can I weld it up if I find the hole? also, it's been running a bit rough and there's some smoke from I don't know where. Smells a bit rubbery. tha..

  • Ford Taurus Exhaust On A 93 Ford Taurus

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to exhaust, muffler

    Im having a boatload of trouble dealing with a 1993 for taurus 6 cyl 3.0 Im trying to replace the exaust pipe but I cant seem to install it over the rods that connect the tire to the bottom of the c..

  • Ford Taurus Headlight Blink On And Off

    FORD TAURUS

    related to exterior-light, headlight, flicker

    I have a 1993 ford taurus The problem is that my headlight turn on and off while driving and after few blinks they go back to nornal[/b] @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0..

  • Ford Taurus Help, My Car Is Trying To Kill Me

    FORD TAURUS

    related to general, noises, pop

    I have a 1993 Ford Taurus, it has about 110,000 miles. Yesterday it began to act a little wierd. It just felt a bit different when driving it. Then when I would come to a complete stop it seemed..

  • Ford Taurus Inner Tie Rod, Lock Pin Removal, 93 Ford Taurus

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to steering, tie-rod-end, replace-remove

    I have a 1993 Ford Taurus GL, 3.0 OV with 170k miles. I am unable to find the proper proceedure for removal of the OEM inner tie Rods. These have a lock pin installed into the nut to prevent the ti..

  • Ford Taurus Locating Fuse For 1993 Taurus Fuel Pump

    1993 FORD TAURUS

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, fuse

    : We have a 1993 Ford Taurus, 125,000 miles, 3.0ltr engine that won't start. While turning in a parking lot, the driver lightly bumped a pole while backing to turn around. Almost immedia..

  • Ford Taurus Oil Light Comes On

    FORD TAURUS

    related to warning-lights, oil-light

    Regarding a 1993 Ford Taurus, 149,000 miles, Every time I slow down to make a right turn, the oil light comes on. What does this mean? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padd..

  • Ford Taurus Thankyou If You Can Help

    FORD TAURUS

    related to ignition, coil

    My car drives for about 10 min and then dies. I can wait for about 30 or 40 minutes and it will start back up and repeat it self all over. This has been going on for over a weak. I have put a new co..

  • Ford Taurus Will Not Go Into Gear On Column

    FORD TAURUS

    related to steering, column, replace-remove

    I have a 1993 Ford Taurus 95000 miles 3.8 liter engine. My problem has been going on for more than a month. The first time it happened, the mechanic said it was the sensor and it was easily fixed. ..

  • Ford Taurus Son Put Car In Ditch

    1993 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 38, 089 MILES

    related to tires, symptoms, loose

    Son put car in ditch, then reffed his way out over a big rock. Has front driver side panel damage, it now makes loud popping noise in front, Popping noise and tire pops of the rim, also now ..

1993 Ford Taurus Maintenance and Repair