2000 Ford Taurus: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Acceleration, Fuel system · DC

The vehicle's gas gauge failed and as a result the needle always indicated that the tank was empty. *nm the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated fast.

Filed Sep 30, 2004 · Fuel system · 67,812 miles · WI

The fuel gauge does not always read properly. Erratic readings.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Fuel system · 94,165 miles · AL

First our car engine light came on and started blinking. We had to have it towed in to an auto repair shop and have it checked out. While they were checking out the car, they found a problem with the fuel rail pressure range and performance and the fuel level sensor ckt fault. The car also showed that it needed a major servicing. Two months after the car was serviced, I was heading home. On a busy hwy, when all of a sudden my car starts acting like it is out of gas. My gas hand said the car still had a 1/4 tank of gas. So I didn't know what was going on. Well I managed to get to a gas station and found out that I was indeed out of gas. The gas hand didn't show that of neither did the gas light come on to tell me I was running low. After I filled up the car, my engine light came on again. So I called the auto repair shop I took the car to. I didn't know if it was something they did. Come to find out when they ran the check on the car it was a recall they had found wrong with my car. I mentioned earlier what the problem was called it is in the third sentence. The repair man ran a check to see if it was a recall with my vehicle and found out that it was. In aug. 2000 ford motor co. Sent out a service recall bulletin to all ford dealers, that there was a emissions recall 00e10 - certain 2000 model year taurus flex fuel vehicles- fuel delivery module replacement. I contacted ford about fixing this problem and they refused to do so. They told me that it was already done but I still have the problems and they can't give me the proof that it was fixed. So in my eyes until I see proof and until my car is fixed I don't believe them. I don't like having to drive my car around when at any moment I may run out of gas because I forgot to keep a check on my mileage. Something I should not have to do in the first place since that is what gas hands are for. I also have two young children and I baby sit another whom I am constantly having to drive around with. Please help me!

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Fuel system · 30,500 miles · OH

Fuel gauge is erratic. Says the tank is empty at times, when in fact it is full. Is there a recall or service bulletin related to this problem?

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

The vehicle stalled as if it did not have gas. The manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. *ak there was a fuel recall and a fuel module was installed. There were many attempts to start the vehicle and if it did start, it ran rough. The vehicle died on many occasions. When attempting to accelerate from an intersection, the vehicle acted as if it needed gas. The gas gauge failed n two occasions. *scc

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 32,995 miles · CA

2000 ford taurus dies during normal driving. *mr the consumer was unable to start the vehicle, and when it did start, it died on many occasions, the vehicle would run rough, and the gas gauge was inoperative. The fuel module was replaced along with the fuel pump sender, under dash gauge module, and the #2 sensor. *scc

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Fuel system, Lights · CO

Problems with brake lamp switch went out on 2000 ford taurus. *mr the brake light had gone out which was a recall item. The brake lamp switch had gone out again and the consumer discovered the vehicle would not go out of park into drive but was finally able to get it into neutral and then into drive (g2). The consumer was unaware the brake light was out, which was the third brake light switch in less than three years. The consumer requested a refund. There was noise which had come from the blower motor, and the fuel gauge acted erratic and the fuel pump was replaced. *scc

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Fuel system · 21,000 miles · IN

Gas gauge reads improperly. Dealer notified.

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Brakes, Fuel system · 23,876 miles · NY

Tires: reported vibration , shimmy and pulling to the left. Took to dealer 6/24/2000 (1829) miles, balanced tires. On 11/14/2000 (9061)miles, 04/23/2001 (12871) balanced tires. Finally, 5/25/2001 (14518) replaced two front tires. Vibration and shimmy stopped but kept pulling to the left. On 10/10/2001 (23876) miles, charged me for alignment, car stopped pulling. Transmission: at approximately 40800 miles car had a noticeable shudder while going in reverse. Took to the dealer and was told it was a cracked casing as noted in tsb 15559 the federal safety agency number (630095) caused by miss manufacture of a part. Was informed dealer or ford motor co. Would not assist with repair cost to exceed $1495. Brakes: reported brake problem on 5/25/2001 and 10/10/2001 when it was server, shaking and control problems when stopping. Dealer cut front rotors which was out of spec.- problem is back. Fuel: have smelled gas in my car many times. Bought to dealers attention and of course could not find anything. Car is to have 18 gal. Tank but runs out of gas before that. Gas gauge reads empty at 12 gal. And was told it was built to be that way. Several complaints filed with you also describe my problems. Odi numbers 760669, 896396, 897642 and 862471 are some. *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**769760

Filed May 24, 2000 · Fuel system · VA

Gas gauge showed an eighth of tank with fuel. However, gas gauge light came on the dashboard, showing tank was low in gas. Ten seconds later, vehicle stopped. Manual indicated that tank held 16 gallons of fuel. Consumer indicated that tank held only 14.4 gallons of fuel.