1999 Ford Taurus fuel system problems

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Acceleration, Electrical · 117,400 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the service engine soon light illuminated on the instrument panel. A mechanic replaced the oxygen sensor; however, the light still illuminated. The contact was informed that there was a misfire on the #6 cylinder. In addition, there was a lot of smoke when the vehicle was started. He took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that the possible cause of the failure was antifreeze entering the motor. The mechanic also suggested that there was a potential issue with the head gasket, which would cost between $1,500-$2,500 to repair. Also, the vehicle would not decelerate if the contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal; therefore, he would have to apply the brakes instead. The mechanic informed him that the vehicle would coast due to the cruise control. The contact also experienced issues with the fuel system using more gasoline than he believed was necessary. For errands around town, the vehicle would use a half of a tank. The headlights had a dingy color on the inside. He attempted to get another lens cap for it, but could not change it because it was plastic. The contact would have to purchase another headlight to correct the issue. The manufacturer could not assist because the vehicle was close to ten years old. The contact also noticed that the vehicle would accelerate on its own and slip into another gear. Lastly, there was an issue with the instrument panel gauges dimming intermittently. The current mileage was approximately 118,000 and failure mileage was 117,400.

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · CA · fire

Dt: on 06/13/05 car caught on fire in the garage. When driver was turning on the car smoke came from under the hood. Driver told her husband, and as husband came out to the vehicle, he saw flames coming from cracks in the hood. By the time the fire department arrived the garage was on fire along with two other garages, on left and right side. There was an arson investigator, who reported that it was due to the fuel system. The sheriffs department of lakewood issued report # 105-15803-1331-445. The fire department investigator located out of newhall owner has the phone number and names of the investigators.

Filed Jun 12, 2005 · Fuel system · 132,200 miles · MA

Gas tank rusted through, and leaking.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · IL

When applying the gas vehicle stalled. The gas line was replaced, the engine had been tuned, and the vehicle continued to stall.

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Fuel system · OH

The consumer took the vehicle to the repair shop for routine maintenance. The mechanic informed the consumer that a hole was inside of the gas tank which was leaking gas and it needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Fuel system, Steering · 54,000 miles · CA

While driving at 20 MPH consumer heard a noise near the engine compartment, and it became hard to steer. Consumer took the vehicle home and called a mechanic. The mechanic examined the vehicle and determined that power steering pump needed to be replaced. Fuel pump had been replaced four times since ownership of the vehicle.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Fuel system · CA

While driving vehicle stalled. After inspection consumer was told that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 27,430 miles · PA

1999 ford taurus is suffering from electrical problems. *mr the vehicle would shut off with no warning, the locks on both doors were off and would have to be played with to get them to open at times, the headlights were inoperative, also the dash lights were inoperative behind the gas gauge/radio/heating/AC/clock/and speedometer, the RPM gauge was delayed at start, the passenger door made noises when opened and closed, the wipers were intermittent, the turn signals were intermittent, the brake light had come on, the vehicle would not start in the morning but would start at night, the vehicle was sluggish and had poor gas mileage. The vehicle was taken in due to defective relays which were replaced. The VIN# on the vehicle and the VIN# on the sticker were different. *scc

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Fuel system · 42,320 miles · IL

Fuel pump failure. 2 times. First time after 3 hours I was able to get car home. 2 ed time I had to have it towed to dealer. Bill was over $ 600.00 with towing. Call to ford 800# listed on this site and they said no recall and no recourse as of now..

Filed Jul 2, 2003 · Fuel system · 80 miles · PA

Consumer began to smell gas fumes, took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that the smell would fade away.