2002 Ford Taurus fuel system problems

Filed May 10, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · IL

Cylinder two misfire. Replaced coil pack, wires and all spark plugs. Problem reoccurring.

Filed Oct 12, 2015 · Fuel system · MI

The car is leaking gas from the gas tank I found other people had the same problem with this car on the internet.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Fuel system · 179,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that fuel fumes were present in an around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was a fuel leak. The dealer stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 178,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that fuel fumes were present in and around the vehicle. The contact noticed a fuel leak underneath the vehicle and that the fuel pump had fractured in half. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump, filter, and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. After the contact filled up the vehicle with fuel, he noticed a strong fuel odor. It was discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The fuel tank was rusted and corroded and nearly fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 24,500 miles · MD

Mechanic identified fuel tank failure and recommended tank replacement.

Filed Feb 7, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the fuel pump wires had melted. The contact also mentioned that the instrument panel wires were also melted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 7, 2013 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · AZ

The vehicle has an over whelming gas smell, started outside the vehicle now inside. Took the vehicle to two different mechanics neither can explain where the smell is coming from. Smell is so powerful it makes you sick.

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 144,240 miles · IL

While driving with the cruise control off. Normal acceleration up to highway speeds, upon releasing the gas pedal the throttle stuck open and the car would not decelerate without heavy braking. Pulled off the road and shut off engine. Discovered that the cruise control cable had pushed itself back out of a locking ferrule that is supposed to hold it in place with plastic tabs, and lodged sideways so the throttle was being held open. Put the cable back in place and it appeared to be properly seated but the same thing happened twice more before I could get the vehicle home. The plastic tabs have become brittle and broken and no longer properly hold the cruise control cable ferrule tightly in its socket. I see now from internet research that I could have completely disconnected the cable to completely alleviate the problem. But in the dark & cold and being unfamiliar with the mechanics of this particular vehicle I didn't have that knowledge at the time. Upon a bit of internet research I see this is a fairly common failure mode for this particular part on 2001-2006 ford taurus' and other fords that use a similar mechanical cruise control method. I can't believe that there has not been a recall on this issue... This is a major safety issue and could easily cause a crash and fatalities. It was a pretty unnerving experience and I'm familiar with cars and have been driving over 35 years... I'd hate to have this happen to an inexperienced driver.

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

The seal leaks on the fuel tank.