1995 Ford Taurus Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 76,950 miles. The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (21% of reports).
- 352engine and engine cooling complaints
- 76,950median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $980typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 74 of 352 complaints (21%)
- Cooling fan: mentioned in 42 of 352 complaints (12%)
- Provide further: mentioned in 25 of 352 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 1995 Ford Taurus at $980, and half of them between $640 and $1,300.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2004), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 30 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 352 complaints, 27 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Taurus engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 2 | 11% | 81,000 |
| 2018 Taurus | 4 | 8% | 105,000 |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% | 17,000 |
| 2016 Taurus | 2 | 2% | 52,250 |
| 2015 Taurus | 2 | 1% | 300 |
| 2014 Taurus | 6 | 3% | 88,000 |
| 2013 Taurus | 7 | 1% | 83,500 |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 11,225 |
| 2011 Taurus | 9 | 5% | 15,560 |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% | 6,700 |
| 2009 Taurus | 18 | 28% | 4,000 |
| 2008 Taurus | 11 | 6% | 46,000 |
| 2007 Taurus | 22 | 15% | 42,753 |
| 2006 Taurus | 19 | 6% | 74,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 40 | 5% | 72,000 |
| 2004 Taurus | 19 | 5% | 73,750 |
| 2003 Taurus | 67 | 5% | 73,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 53 | 4% | 57,600 |
| 2001 Taurus | 60 | 6% | 74,328 |
| 2000 Taurus | 103 | 9% | 71,000 |
| 1999 Taurus | 81 | 9% | 65,168 |
| 1998 Taurus | 62 | 11% | 95,000 |
| 1997 Taurus | 145 | 19% | 87,734 |
| 1996 Taurus | 214 | 26% | 80,180 |
| 1995 Taurus | 352 | 29% | 76,950 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
Risk: Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. Components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. If the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
Risk: This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). 1995 ford taurus,fan motor froze, ford said they will only replace circuit breaker but not the fan which is now froze up again due to mileage (142,000). I've replaced motor no less than three times since…
While driving in heavy traffic on a hot day engine stalled. Would not start. After about 10 minutes on the side of the road, it started and would only rough idle. After a couple of hours came back and car started and ran fine. Did this once a couple years ago with wife driving. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. While driving 15-20 mph, the contact heard a loud clunking noise underneath the hood and a loss of steering. The engine fell and landed on the steering rods, which made it extremely impossible to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Tauruss have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 352 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 1995 Ford Taurus (29% of the 1,205 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Taurus engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 76,950 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
Owners report a typical cost of $980 (half paid between $640 and $1,300), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 74 of 352 complaints, followed by “cooling fan” (42).
Other 1995 Ford Taurus problems
See all 1995 Ford Taurus problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Taurus years.