1991 Ford Taurus fuel system problems

Filed Oct 28, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 89,163 miles · TX · crash

My 1991 non sho ford taurus was parked in the driveway for 1 day. I walked out to my car in the early morning to take it to work. I put the key into the ignition and shifted the car into reverse. It was at this moment, that the car accelerated and I ended up going in reverse down the street without brakes at a very rapid speed. I came to a jarring stop after I impacted a car that was parked on the street. Brakes were squishy and non-functioning. The car was unable to stop by mechanical means. The car accelerated to 45 miles an hour. The car is now totaled and is visually completely wrecked. I experienced whiplash and if the car was not in the street that morning, I would have smashed into a house, possibly killing someone or myself in the process. I have photos of the damage if anyone is interested.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · ME

I can't possibly remember the dates these things happened. I put a new (used) transmission and this one is slipping. I put more brake pads and calipers than you would use in a life time. The springs are weak in the back, but to exspensive to change. I put a new fuel pump and gas tank. I've put a new egr valve, oxygen sensor, throttle sensor, air temp sensor. I put a blinker switch and new struts because mine broke. 3 out of 4 of my doors will not open because of the handles. These are just a few of the things I wrote down or can remember. Now it will not start unless I pump the gas(it's fuel injected) and keep turning it over and over. Then I'm not sure if it will start again when I shut it off. The fuel pump is working I think, I can hear it. I bought the car used and the person put a 1989 motor into a 1991 body. These things still went wrong with the car either way. I did not check any below because I'm not sure what to check.

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

Vehicle stalled and would not start . Consumer had a friend put a fuel pump in, and vehicle still would not start. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer, and they put a multi function relay switch in, and vehicle started. Consumer noticed that upon receiving vehicle inertia switch popped out. This button stopped fuel supply from going throught car. Please provide any further information.

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Fuel system · MS · crash

Vehicle was involved in an accident in which fuel automatic shutoff valve did not engage. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · AK

Car stalls intermittently. Dealer replaced plug wires, cap & rotor, fuel & air filters, and fuel pump. Typically doesn't present computer failure codes. Quits at highway speed, in city traffic, when cold or warm. Sometimes restarts immediately, often won't start for hours, or until next day. Dealer is out of suggestions, and I'm at wit's end. Vehicle unsafe/unusable in this condition.

Filed Nov 4, 1998 · Fuel system, Steering · MI

The inner tie rod cracked while driving, causing the driver to lose control of steering. Also, poked a hole in the fuel line, causing fuel to leak from the vehicle. Dealer has seen defective part.

Filed May 30, 1996 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Tie rod/tie rod end worn.

Filed Feb 1, 1996 · Fuel system · PA

While driving gas line got punctured just from debris on the road. Please describe details. Tt

Filed Oct 6, 1995 · Airbags, Fuel system · MD

The emergency gas tank locked up, the air bag sensor light come on . Tt

Filed Sep 25, 1995 · Fuel system, Steering · MO

Broken tie rods, causing loss of steering and a broken fuel line. Tt