1990 Ford Taurus Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 381 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1990 Ford Taurus overview page.
What owners report
“THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE ON POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNKNOWN.”NHTSA complaint 808349 — filed 02/28/1997
“THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE ON POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNKNOWN.”NHTSA complaint 808308 — filed 01/29/1997
“#1 CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING FRAGMENTS TO EXPLODE THROUGH OIL PAN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF OIL/ENGINE TO SEIZE. *SKD”NHTSA complaint 481279 — filed 02/13/1995
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1990 Ford Taurus have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1990 Ford Taurus: 26 of 381 complaints on file (6.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1990 Ford Taurus have in total?
381 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 23 involved a fire, 26 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
