2000 taurus se gas gage stopped working in 2003. [xxx]. I have never had this to happen in any other vehicle. It seemed so unusual that I hoped it was under a recall. There has not been any accident with this vehicle.*ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2000 Ford Taurus fuel system complaints
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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.
Intake manifold in my ford taurus 2000 sel exploded.vehicle: fafp56s2yg125733. I had this happen to me yesterday with my 2000 ford taurus se. It has 25,000 miles on it. I had taken it to the dealership for some service last week (30th dec) and then had this happen yesterday when I started the car in my garage. We had been driving the car in the meanwhile. I don?t think it is related to the service (they did an oil change and replaced the air filter in addition to other things unrelated to the engine). There was a loud noise immediately after I started the car. It was scary enough that I was ducking behind the steering wheel with my hands covering my head. I thought something had fallen on the car from the garage shelves. Then I saw smoke coming from under the hood. I popped up the hood and found that the intake manifold had blown open completely. I called up ford to see if there were any reported cases of this and was told that there was none. I got the car towed to the dealership and they are looking into it as I write this. I have pictures of the manifold and I have asked the dealership not to start any work before they inform me in a written report what the problem is. I have already found 3 other cases of this on the internet, 2 of which are 2000 taurus and sable and other one a mazda with the same engine as mine. I think two of them have already filed a complaint with your office. I would like to know how this problem will be addressed.
The fuel gauge does not always read properly. Erratic readings.
Consumer noticed anti freeze in driveway. Upon further inspection noticed a crack in the fuel tank. When the part was ordered through the dealership consumer was informed that this was a common failure part.
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!
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
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.
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?
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
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
Consumser states that the vehicle stalls out without warning due to fuel module. Dealer notified.
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
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
Gas gauge reads improperly. Dealer notified.
The brake system in our car has not performed properly on wet roads many times. On jan 21st, 2002 and mar 13th, 2002, we asked muzi ford to fix this problem. They could not find the problem. They reported, it is common to confuse ABS activation with difficulty stopping". In fact, our car is not equipped with ABS. On the morning of jan 17th, 2003, my husband was driving in the slow lane of I-95; the car in front of our car came to a sudden stop. He immediately braked. He was still far away, and the speed was only 45-50 MPH, the road was wet and our cars brake system did not work properly and it hit the front car. There are many problems with our car. The emergency brake on/off has been adjusted, the transmission fluid and both front axle seal have leaked twice; steeling fluid has leaked once, the brake light, gas cap assembly and solenoid canister have been replace, and the wiper motor park switch has been recalled. Please help us to solve the brake system problem with ford motor company.*jb note: did not count as crash for rq03008 since crash was not due to brake light issue.
Fuel pump and fuel related incidences throughout the life of the vehicle. Oil gasket problems, various other idiosyncrasies.
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.
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
Consumer states that when starting up the vehicle without warning the intake manifold blew causing the vehicle to be inoperative. Dealer notified.
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.
When outside temp is high, sudden loss of power occurs.
Consumer stated the rear power window was squeaking, also the passenger window had to be replaced due to rubbing and was scratched.
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.
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.
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.
Engine light kept coming on. When taken to dealer , he thought fuel tank cap might not been on right, but light keeps coming , and that was the reason engine light was coming on.
Check engine light came on after start-up. Car sputtered during warm-up but drove fine until about 1 hour of interstate driving. Once pulled over, car would not start. Recall for fuel relay module I never knew about. Local dealer fixed problem but check engine light came on again today (08/26/01). Car still sputters when started.
I was hit from behind - the person that hit me was going about 50 miles per hour and the fuel cut off system failed.
My gas tank developed a hairline fracture. The dealer is replacing the tank. I just want to make sure this is not a reocurring product failure.
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