2000 Ford Taurus fuel system problems

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Fuel system · 198,023 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The contact stated that the fuel odor had been present since 2012. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 05/09/17*lj the consumer stated that the vehicle is sluggish at times. Also the tires spin when starting and stopping the vehicle. Updated 08/30/2017

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 202,000 miles · OH

Car fails to accelerate at times. Gas pedal is depressed but engine does not seem to be getting fuel. After repeated attempts -- hitting accelerator -- engine will suddenly "catch" and lurch forward. Seems to be a throttle problem, but ford dealer will not address. Even though car falls in recall range for 2000-2003 tauruses with "sticky" throttles (recall was issued in 2013), dealer says it is "not on recall list." over 450,000 vehicles are -- but apparently mine is not one of them. Seems like a very dangerous situation to me. You're driving in a 55 MPH zone an suddenly your car slows to 20 MPH no matter how hard you press the gas pedal. Then after 20 seconds it suddenly takes off? Not good.

Filed May 20, 2016 · Fuel system · 76,000 miles · CO

Broken speed control cable. Broken in the same place as pictured in many online photos as being recalled yet the ford dealer says this car is not covered. Same thing happened with a 1997 ford explorer with broken sway bar link. Does anyone research the recalls, they are not complete. The federal safety agency is no better than the bbb. Just a complaint blog.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal became stuck causing the vehicle to experience an unintended acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2010 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · TN

Car speed took off by itself burned up brakes trying to get home. Put car in neutral and motor raced, had to turn off ignition. Found cruise cable off at throttle put cable back on and it happened again. Now car will not idle right.

Filed Oct 28, 2010 · Fuel system · 175,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. While traveling 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuelline was replaced four times. The current and failure mileages were approximately 175,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Fuel system · 189,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it were running out of gas and would occasionally lose power. The fuel filter was replaced twice, but the failure still occurred. The vehicle caught fire due to the failure and was destroyed. A fire and police report was filed. Each time he called the dealer, the voicemail would answer and then the call would disconnect. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 189,000. The consumer provided a police report from the incident. Updated 10/24/07

Filed Jan 18, 2007 · Fuel system, Suspension · 67,000 miles · OH

Front, and rear coil springs, possibly- fuel pump, all failed in ford taurus 2000 sel 66k miles. This could cause driver to loose control, loss of power on highway. These problems could lead to serious injury. The coil springs are well know but ford will not replace rear coil springs... Fuel pumps seem to go out in this car around 60k miles...

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

Vehicle intake manifold exploded resulting in near fire which also damaged the emission valve. *ts the consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle and on the second try is when the explosion was heard. The consumer was told when the intake manifold exploded it shattered into large fragments and scattered through out the engine, 2 weeks later the emissions light illuminated. The consumer tool the vehicle to the dealer and upon examination it was discovered the emissions valve was damaged due to the explosion or was the origin of the problem which may have caused the intake manifold to fail.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Fuel system · 60,884 miles · MN

Dt: consumer has 2000 ford taurus. Fuel pump died in mid march. Consumer has been in contact with ford for two weeks. Consumer contacted dealer before burning ethanol, and was told that as long as the vehicle was marked fuel flexible she could burn ethanol. Burning ethanol was the reason the consumer believed the fuel pump failed. The emission control lights came on and then the vehicle began to surge and die. The consumer said this happened in her driveway. It could have been a real safety issue. The vehicle was serviced for emission light on may 20th. *ak the sticker on the inner door of the gas tank read use ethanol or unleaded fuel only. The consumer needed a new fuel pump because it was not holding pressure. *sc the consumer was told the vehicle was not a flex fuel vehicle and that it had been mis-labeled and the vehicle was only to have unleaded fuel not ethanol.