When consumer tried to start vehicle it would not start. No prior notice.towed to dealer who found fuel pump had to be replaced.
2000 Ford Taurus fuel system complaints
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While traveling under 40 MPH and applying or tapping brakes, and then reapplying accelerator, engine will begin to rumble and cause vibration in vehicle for a couple seconds, and then shutdown. Engine check light will come on. This also occurred while vehicle was idling. Consumer sometimes wasable to restart vehicle after this event occurred, ,while other times he was forced to have vehicle towed. Dealership has examined vehicle, and worked on fuel pump on two occasions, and fuel delivery module replaced by a manufacturer's recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving fuel injection system blewup. Dealer stated it blew exhaust right off manifold due to too much fuel in combustion chamber. Dealer replaced fuel injection system.
Fuel lines are rubbing against shock tower which can cause fuel leak. Hose is now showing marking, but eventually will wear. Also, power steering hose is rubbing against air conditioner.
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.
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.
Engine had a backfire explosion while trying to start vehicle in driveway. This caused vehicle to be inoperable. Notified dealer & had vehicle towed. Mechanic checked engine & indicated a backfire had occurred in the intake manifold which was split/cracked from the explosion. Was in the shop 4 days before parts arrived for repairs. After repairs, placed on diagnostic machine & engine still not working. Manufacturer issued a recall #00b38 the first of april. Vehicle was manufactered in may 26, 2000.
Fuel pump failure upon driving off dealer's lot. Dealer made repairs and replaced module sensor. Also, vehicle would hesitate intermittently while parking and driving. Dealer notified, and was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
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.
I have filed a lemon law complaint with the attorney general in texas. No safety defect listed in summary.
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.
There is a strong odor of gasoline in the engine compartment and inside of vehicle. Took to dealer several times, but dealer could not determine the cause. Please provide further information.
This vehicle has been a nightmare since we bought it from team ford in june. The car has been to the dealer three times for two days per incident and the same problems continue while they gradually discover more problems each time. A car with 5200 miles on it should not need the varied and unique combination of replacements our car has required. The car makes a rotational grinding noise while at freeway speeds, when going over bumps or taking an involved turn the car makes a pop/crack noise from left/front of car. The car has stalled three times during freeway and city driving. The driver's side window creaks and shudders when being put up or down. The car hesitates when started in 80 degree weather and comes close to stalling when initially putting into gear. Now and then car makes lunging motion and noise when put in drive or reverse. I could go on and on...I am reporting defects and problems to better business bureau and the nevada attorney general's office. Please help!
Faulty fuel pumps; vehicle had two fuel pumps replaced by the dealer, and problem still reoccurring. Consumer waiting on tow truck while making this report to the federal safety agency via moble phone. Please provide any further details.
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
Brakes failed.
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The mileage and speed varies but is not limited to the vehicle starting up or at stoplights or signs only.
Fuel pump and fuel pressure sensor was replaced on 7-11-00 when car had 7812 miles on it. It had died, but I was able to get it started again and took it to the dealership. On 7-27-00 the car died completely and would not start (had 8768 miles on it). It had to be towed to the dealership, where the fuel pump was replaced again.
While making a stop at a light and when depressing gas pedal vehicle idled high and stalled without any indication. Dealer stated that fuel pump needed to be replaced. Manufacturer had no replacement.
Fuel pump failed prematurely causing the vehicle to stall while driving. Nlm
Vehicle stalled due to loss of fuel pressure. Known problem by ford. Third instance with this vehicle, required to tow vehicle to dealer, but no repaired due to lack of parts. Vehicle started next day. Problem with high ambient air temperatures. Why no recall?
Consumer has a fleet of these vehicles. Out of the fleet 15 vehicle fuel pumps malfunctioned, which caused vehicles to unexpectedly cut off. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced 9 out of the 15 faulty fuel pumps. Parts currently on back order. Vehicle used by government workers. *ak
Upon entering into on coming traffic while driving at 20 MPH vehicle came to a complete stop. Vehicle shut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced fuel pump and fuel line.
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.
While driving on the highway vehicle shut down without warning. Engine was getting no gas flow, this was due to a bad fuel pump. Dealer has been contacted.
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