1998 Ford Taurus fuel system problems

Filed Mar 18, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 58,598 miles · KY

1998 ford taurus station wagon began low power acelerating at stop times 2. A third incident occured from a complete stop with foot on brakes an this time it could not be stopped with both feet on breaks. It ran for about 75 feet and then quit on its own. Took to local ford delears ship and they could find nothing wrong with my car. I asked if this were common and was told they never heard of such thing. Keep car two days I contacted the taurus club of americal at their web line and it seems there have been many incidents such as this and they called it surging.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Fuel system · 93,500 miles · WI

Fuel pump failure leaving driver stranded. Had to have car towed and repaired at a cost of $568.81.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 48,787 miles · HI

1998 taurus se has had problems with cooling system nov 2001.cutter ford of aiea the agent for ford made three attempts to repair problem spaning a year and a half. For the time being problem has been solved. However freeze plug has malfuctioned twice now and I am currently getting it repaired. Fuel injectors malfuctioned and where repaired april 2003. I have records of car's problems dating back to 2000

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 22,000 miles · NJ

The fuel pump just stopped working causing a complete shut down of all systems no steering, brakes, etc;just by luck the wife was driving slow in traffic but can you imiange if you were driving at high speeds!!!! And to top it off because of a poor design the consumer gets stuck with a 619.00 repair bill due to the fact the fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank and is labor intensive to repair which really sucks!!!! Thank you for your time but to me this is a real safety hazard not to mention the high cost just to repair a fuel pump

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Fuel system · NJ

While driving vehicle shut down at the middle of the road. Dealer replaced fuel pump at cost of $695.00, consumer stated that warranty expired.

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Fuel system · VA

While changing the right passenger tire the consumer hit a tube which caused fuel to leak from the vehicle. The dealer has been notified.

Filed Nov 1, 2001 · Fuel system · NY

While driving at 25 to 30 MPH vehicle suddenly died, could have been rear ended by another driver. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was fuel pump primary module relay.*ak

Filed May 11, 2001 · Fuel system · MN

Fuel pump has failed twice, and was replaced march 2000 and 2001. Latest incident was due to pump not having enough pressure to pump fuel into engine. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Fuel system · MI

Gas gauge reads empty when full, digital miles left gauge read 0, three of four taurus's within the fleet have similar problems with the gas gauge.

Filed Jun 14, 2000 · Fuel system · RI

Ongoing problem with fuel spitting back out while refueling. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under manufacturer's recall, and any repairs would be at consumer cost.