2000 Ford Taurus: fuel pump failure

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 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.

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Engine · 75,000 miles · MN

While traveling anywhere between 10 MPH to 60 MPH engine stalls out as if too much air or not enough gas. This has happened in the middle of downtown city traffic and on major interstates over the last 2 months. It takes from 10 minutes to one hour to start car up, then runs with no problems for a week or so then all starts again. Engine light comes on at the time problem occurs, must take to mechanic to have diagnosed. Each time he's been unable to pin point the problem. Have spent over $1000 in the last 2 months with this problem and continue to experience the problem with new parts replaced. Mechanic unable to find the root problem, diagnostic machine codes have been coming up incomplete codes. I am still experiencing this problem after replacing the gasket, egr valve, oxygen sensor, temp control valve. Mechanic now watching the intake control valve which is very expensive to replace. Also watching the fuel pump, but that is testing ok. Any ideas as to what the solution to this is. I can't afford much more money for a 3 year old vehicle. Any assistance in getting ford to fix this problem or forcing a recall would be greatly appreciated. Does this constitute the mn lemon law? Help.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Fuel system · TN

When driving, the engine lost power and the steering wheel was hard to turn. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated someone mistakenly put oil into the power steering fluid. The owner received a recall letter for the fuel pump that describe the same symptoms. The dealer has been contacted. Please describe further. *jb

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 44,420 miles · PA

While driving the vehicle's fuel pump failed. As a result the engine stalled and the vehicle was almost hit by passing 18 wheeler. *nm the vehicle's transmission valve body failed while the vehicle was still under a 32000 mile warranty.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · NY

While driving 35 MPH the vehicle sputtered and misfired. The vehicle was parked and shut off but it could not be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed the problem as a faulty fuel pump. The consumer feels the pump should not had failed with such low mileage. *ak *nlm

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 Feb 28, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · GA

Fuel pump and fuel related incidences throughout the life of the vehicle. Oil gasket problems, various other idiosyncrasies.

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Fuel system · PA

While driving vehicle will stall out without any warning. Contacted dealer. This was a result of fuel pump failing. Had pump replaced 3 times,but problem reoccurred.

Filed Jul 2, 2002 · Fuel system · KY

Vehicle cut off while driving at highway speed, consumer was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed, then the fuel pump was replaced at an electrical shop.*ak.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, fuel pump and starter switch were replaced/computer was updated, and wiring harness was repaired, has not remedied the problem.