2000 Ford Taurus: gas smell in the cabin

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 Aug 15, 2011 · Engine · 80,000 miles · TX

After getting the car out of the body shop because of an accident, I was driving home and the temp gauge immediately went from normal to past hot. Once cooled, I added coolant and noticed the coolant jug had cracked. As a result, the head/head gasket had cracked due to the overheating from loss of coolant. As a result of the cracked head, exhaust is now entering into the coolant system, and causing coolant to boil out, and pump exhaust fumes into the cabin. I took it back to the shop, and was told that it was not their problem, and that the blown engine was not a result of the accident. I have made it a point to talk to every taurus owner I can, and many have the same exhaust odor in the cabin. The stress of driving, or an accident, causes the coolant jug to crack and leak out coolant. I personally have replaced 5 of these jugs since the purchase of the car because of cracking on the bottom and coolant would leak out. Once this starts, the car overheats without warning because the temperature sensor does not have coolant running across it to get the proper coolant temperature.

Filed Nov 9, 2006 · Engine · 93,258 miles · VA

When starting car, intake manifold exploded. Smoke poured from under hood and gas fumes filled the area.

Filed Dec 19, 2002 · Brakes, Fuel system · 39,658 miles · NC

2000 ford taurus (24 valve duratech engine) complaint #1 - warped rotors at 21,757 miles. Paid to have machined, not covered under warranty. Complaint #2 - excessive fuel odor inside car. Bad fuel line gasket $476 to repair. This was an ongoing problem that started with replacement of fuel pump and fuel injectors @ about 22,000 miles (under warranty) but now is being repaired as a bad fuel line gasket (not under warranty) @ 39,000 miles and to the tune of $476 dollars.

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Fuel system · WI

Vehicle will not decelerate, exceeding 30 to 40 miles without pressing gas pedal. Rpms at approximately 1400. There is also gas fumes when vehicle is at idle. Dealer could not fix.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

Initially noticed a fuel odor at the beginning of nov. 2000. I didn't know what it was. In february, I mentioned my sleepiness and headaches when driving the car for long lengths of time to my employer and they thought there might be a co problem. We placed a co tube in car and it was dirty within 72 hours. Went to local ford dealership (hiller) and they had 2 other 2000 ford taurus in shop with same problem. Dealer wasn't exactly sure what problem was with car. Ford replaced the intake manifold gaskets and said that would take care of problem. Still was sleepy and nauseous/headachy. Ford dealer said that ford will not do any more for me. Put new co tube on center vent and that too became dirty. Dealership still wouldn't do anything and took tube as evidence. I went out and bought co meter from hardware store and the reading went over 300 and alarm sounded. Called dealer on mon 03/26/01 and they would not talk to me and refuse to give me name/number of district manager. I am worried that if nothing is done, that myself or the next owner could cause and accident or worse, be killedfrom falling asleep at the wheel.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Fuel system · MA

Strong fuel odor inside and outside of vehicle during and after the blower has been run. Problem occurs whether or not the heat is run. Odor is most noticeable when the blower is running and the car is idling in traffic. Dealer cannot reproduce or identify the problem.

Filed Oct 30, 2000 · Fuel system · SC

Intermediate odor of fuel inside passenger compartment,lasts for several seconds to several minutes, five occurances to date, dealer can not find problem cause, car sits in yard now, wife became physically sick last time, is afraid to drive car especially with young nephews inside, problem occurs at varying speeds and on varied road conditions, when it does occur smell of gas is so strong inside car windows and moonroof must be opened to clear the smell from the vehicle, we feel the health hazards of breathing gas fumes are well known as well as the, potential risks of a fire is high.

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Fuel system · CT

A extremely strong fuel odor inside and outside of vehicle, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. *ak the odor has become worse. Customer undertaking lemon low on the vehicle.

Filed Aug 30, 2000 · Fuel system, Steering · VA

Now the car has 12,ooo miles, I have to wait three weeks to take it back in. This time I have these problems, the power sunroof switch works when it wants to,the power steering started to make noise, has to add fluid, again it makes more noise,last song on cd's stick. This is the iceing on the cake tonight I go to dinner,when I come out, I smelled gasoline when the car started, I thought that maybe it was another car. Went to bbest but, was gone for 25 minutes, came back started car, and again smell of gasoline. I made a appointment to take care in was given daate of sept 6. I will call thurs. I will raise cane. This car has had too many problems. I bought it with 6 miles. Very disappointed