1995 Ford Taurus: fuel pump failure

Filed Dec 27, 2002 · Fuel system · OH

Consumer called complaining about having problem with the vehicle stalling. Also stated that the vehicle has stall while consumer was driving on the highway. Dealer was contacted and stated that the fuel pump was defective and because the vehicle had no warranty they won't replace it unless he pays for it. Consumer has taken the vehicle that he took the vehicle to a private mechanic and had the fuel pump replace. Also stated that he is aware that there is a technical service bulletin. Ts

Filed Jun 28, 2002 · Fuel system · KS

Fuel has to be replaced for third time in 3 years. Vehicle won't start, dealer determined fuel pump was the cause.

Filed Aug 9, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · WI

The check engine light came on, and the vehicle stalled, the fuel pump was replaced twice which did not resolve the problem.(daughter on behalf of parents).

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Electrical · MN

The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasion for an intermittent stalling condition, the dealer replace the pump twice but the problem reoccured, upon further inspection the technican found that the electrical connector to the fuel pump was corroded and partially burnt causing the vehicle to stall intermittently without warning, the consumer is requesting reimbursement, the starter failed. Yh

Filed Jun 16, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Starting on 3/15, the car would turn off with no warning, both at idle and at speeds of up to 75 MPH. We are left to coast to the side of the road with no power steering or brakes. Sometimes it will recrank, other times it won't. Local ford dealer has had the car 5 times (has it now) and cannot figure it out. Have replaced fuel pump, crank sensor, cam sensor, water pump, ignition control module and various filters. Until recently, the dealer could not replicate the problem, so we kept the car until it was literally lurching and knocking, barely driving more than a mile at a time, turning off every 100 yards or so. They finally saw it turn itself off. It just goes dead. After several times, we found that there was a telltale "shudder" that occured sometime prior to it shutting off. No real pattern though. Can happen first thing in the am, when cold, or on highway at cruising speed, or on city streets in stop/go. Also at idle, or coming to a stop. Cannot find a reason for this to happen. I found 44 other instances mentioned here of this...although some people call it engine, others fuel, others even have said transmission or ignition/electrical, while all describing the same thing. When will ford get the idea that there is a problem????

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Engine, Steering · NY

While driving at 70 MPH on a busy interstate vehicle stalled and went out. Consumer had to drift to the side of the road because power steering also went out, unti l vehicle cooled off. Consumer then started vehicle, went a couple of miles, and the same thing happened again. Consumer feels this problem only happens when it is hot outside. This is a safety hazard because when this happens it could happen anywhere, and may cause an accident. *ak a mechanic adviced that a fuel pump be replaced because it could over heat and shut down in hot weather. The driver did not accept the advice and the fuel pump is doing fine.

Filed Sep 16, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · CO

The vehicle would quit running due to missing par t in engine. The modulator had gone bad. This cuts off fuel to fuel pump. The gas tank had smoke coming out. Took to dealer & had the fuel pump replaced.

Filed Sep 3, 1999 · Electrical, Fuel system · NC

The connector to fuel pump would get very hot & fall off. Would not be able to get fuel to vehicle. Had contacted dealer & was informed the wire harness needed to be grounded. This would allow fuel to vehicle.

Filed Aug 28, 1999 · Fuel system · MD

Car stalled out (35mph) near end of 200 mile trip. Was diagnosed by king l-m as a fuel pump failure, and replaced at a cost of $507. The federal safety agency compliant data base indicates a large number of fuel pump failures, and many other complaints (I.e., continued stalling, loss of power, electrical shorting in fuel pump assembly, etc.). I'm beginning to wonder whether you people ever do anything with the data that consumers provide. Don't you realize that loss of power (engine shutdown) presents a major safety risk? Also, ford has acknowledged the existence of a design defect in this fuel pump (see tsb's # 96-7-5, 95-25-2, and 94-16-3). The most recent tsp suggests that the oem pump be replaced with a fuel pump of a different design after the oem part fails. The issue described in the tsp involves "reduced power, hesitation, stalling, and no-start conditions... Caused by a lack of vapor ports in the (oem) fuel pump. Giving the dates of the tsp's(which apply to 1989-1995 tauruses), it is obvious that ford has known about this safety defect for a very long time. Why hasn't this item been reported to the federal safety agency? Why are the referenced tsp's not available on the federal safety agency data base? Ford has ungraciously offered to replace the fuel pumps at their expense only when the failure occurs during the basic vehicle warranty period. This is an unacceptable, untenable position-- as the issue involves (1) known design defects (per the tsp's); and (2) matters of public safety. I hereby request that a full and comprehensive study of the component in question be undertaken by the federal safety agency.

Filed Apr 22, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Ignition switch failed. Can take key out of switch & engine still going. Had 2 ignition switches replaced due to failure, possibly an electrical short. Also,engine head gasket had blown at 64,000/fuel pump replaced due to overheating, and the air conditioner puts out an odor when running for awhile. Been to dealer each time about problems. Had also notified manufacturer & told nothing can be done.

Filed Dec 2, 1998 · Fuel system, Suspension · PA

Fuel pump failed resulting in the car to stop while driving.

Filed Oct 1, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · OH

The fuel pump failed at speed, causing a loss of power steering and power brakes. Driver was forced to maneuver off of I-70 with a dead engine and without power steering or brakes. The sudden loss of power and control nearly caused an accident.