2014 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to immediately start-up. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump control module was replaced but after retrieving the vehicle, while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. During the failure, the message "Check Fuel Inlet" was displayed. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2024 · Fuel system · 99,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull off to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that at other times while starting the vehicle, the engine was sputtering as if the vehicle was going to stall. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump was failing and needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2023 · Fuel system · KS

On 2 occasions in October 2023 my 2014 Ford Taurus would not start after cranking. Once the engine had been warm. The 2nd time approximately 2 weeks later, it was cold and had to be towed to Ford dealer. After the dealer said it was the fuel pump driver module needing replacement, it appears this was a known problem (see below from Ford website); however, mine was not recalled. Mine came from the Chicago factory as well. This should be replaced at no charge to me, including the tow fee. Total $602.90 should be reimbursed. "DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 24, 2016 – Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls and one safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2013-15 Ford and Lincoln vehicles to replace fuel pump control modules Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 86,000 2013-15 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles with 3.5-liter gasoline turbocharged direct injection engines, as well as Ford Police Interceptor sedans to replace fuel pump control modules. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump control module could fail, which may cause an engine to not start or stall. In some cases, the engine could stall without warning while driving and without the ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this issue. Affected vehicles include: 2013-15 Ford Taurus with 3.5-liter gasoline turbocharged direct injection engine built at Chicago Assembly Plant, Aug. 25, 2011 to May 31, 2015"

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Engine · 100,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the coolant reservoir level was low. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2022 · Engine · 163,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated, lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver coasted to the side of the road, inspected the vehicle, and became aware of coolant leaking underneath the vehicle. The driver was able to add coolant to the reservoir, restarted the vehicle, and drove to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the water pump and timing chain had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The dealer diagnosed that the water pump and timing chain needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2022 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled, and the engine would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump module was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed May 5, 2022 · TX

While driving at 60 mps down the highway my car shut down completely and stop in the middle of the road. The check engine light came on and fuel low pressure. The car continued to shut down while driving.

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · NM

The fuel pump control module is failing, which is causing the engine to not start and or keeps stalling when turning the key. My mechanic gave me the recall and directed me to my nearest ford dealership, but when given the VIN number they said there is 0 recalls on my vehicle. Therefor this recall is VIN specific and will not cover my repairs. The mechanic did agree this is a problem with the make and model but not specific to my vehicle. Upsetting and confused why my vehicle is not included in this recall.

Filed Nov 21, 2020 · Fuel system · PA

My fuel pump went bad. My vehicle is no longer operating and I think that the fuel pump for my specific vehicle needs to be investigated for a recall. The federal safety agency campaign id: 16v621000 report date: august 25, 2016 vehicles affected: 77,502 consequence: a loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash what you should do: ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pem part number and replace the fuel pem, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2016. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s31. Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with 3.5l gtdi ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 ford taurus police interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (pem) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 107,000 miles · MD

Vehicle stalled while driving, unable to restart. Due to loss of power, lost the ability to brake and steer easily. I was on a city street and entering an intersection when I lost power. There is an existing safety recall notice: 16s31 for 2013-2015 ford taurus made in chicago which my vehicle was. My dealer is advising that my VIN is not part of that campaign though all items fits the recall. My car is a taurus, it is a 2014, it was made in chicago and the part failed while driving which could have resulted in a crash.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to kerry ford, inc (155 w kemper rd, cincinnati, oh 45246) where they replaced the battery. Less then two weeks later, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at a low rate of speed, without warning. The vehicle would not restart after the failure and the contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer. They then diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced. Upon research, the contact linked his failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact notified the manufacturer who informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Fuel system · IL

Working on 3rd fuel pump , and also 2 fuel relays and a canister .. Keeps stalling leaving me stranded. This has happened multiple times befor 06/28/2020