Representative photoEngine repair for a 1992 Ford Taurus
Engine repair for the 1992 Ford Taurus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1992 Ford Taurus for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1992 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1303 L (46 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 1303 L (46 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$4,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $4,340 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1992 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 684 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (261), power train (116) and service brakes (98). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V323000 | 1998-12-16 | structure:frame and members | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND,... |
| 97V025000 | 1997-02-26 | vehicle speed control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
| 97V019000 | 1997-02-25 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan | 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... |
| 92V065000 | 1992-05-11 | wheels | CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. |
| 91V145000 | 1991-09-04 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut | MANUFACTURING ERRORS BY THE SUPPLIER OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH MECHANISM MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY PORTION OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH NOT TO FUNCTION. IF THE LATCH IS NOT IN THE PRIMARY LATCH POSITION, THE LIFTGATE COULD OPEN WITHOUT OPERATOR ACTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Taurus
Need engine work for the 1992 Ford Taurus? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Details the shop needs
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.0L 6-cylinder. The engine is the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
What to send us
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
A rental while you wait
We collect the rental when your car is back. The rental is priced like any other on our site. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
What to ask
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Car care, briefly
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Send a request
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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