2014 Ford Taurus: won't start

Filed Jan 16, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

Driving down CR 230 in Wyoming, the situation started if I have to estimate, 7 miles west of Woods Landing, I heard a metal on metal grinding noise from the engine bay, and a loss of power on the throttle. I look at my RPM gauge and notice it is a zero. No check engine light, all electronics working as normal along with the brakes, and I slow the vehicle down to 30 MPH. Shortly after noticing, I get a "Check Brake System" flash on my instrument panel cluster, also the light which illuminates for my parking brake turns on, and I lose power brakes, the brake pedal turned extremely stiff. I immediately look for a pull off zone, but because I had lost brakes I did not want to risk keeping the vehicle moving. I get the vehicle stopped on the side of the road, and instantly put it in park along with the parking brake and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle would not start or crank, just a flash across all of the electronics, the lights go dark, then illuminate again as if normal. This is an extremely dangerous situation, the vehicle had not notified me that the motor had stopped turning; not a check engine light or ring at all, and shortly after that the power brakes stop working. This is very dangerous for motorists because of the lack of notification from the vehicle, and the incredibly weak breaking ability. If the vehicle had been moving at highway speeds, any sort of traffic, I could've ended up injured or dead, and even worse, killed another driver. The vehicle was towed to the nearest town where it would be inspected by a dealership; they reported to have found coolant in the oil and that the vehicle needed a new motor. No other details have been confirmed, and the problem has not been reproduced by the dealership. It is unknown if the dealership inspected the braking system.

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 Aug 28, 2023 · Fuel system · AR

Vehicle will crank but will not start. Mechanic looked at it and said the module is bad and needs replaced. When replaced, vehicle started fine. There is a recall for this but it is not for my engine type.

Filed Nov 3, 2021 · Fuel system · SD

The exact situation which is listed on this Ford recall has affected my Taurus. However, this issue is not connected with my VIN even though my window sticker says it was assembled in Chicago. The car would start and then stop, it would not start back up, or it would do a combination. It wasn't the same every time. The dealer I had work on my car replaced the fuel pump driver module and informed me about the recall but I was never able to get in touch with Ford. I have recently been able to connect with Ford and they said it wasn't associated with my VIN and there was nothing they could do or submit to try for reimbursement since it's been over 90 days from when the work was performed.

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Fuel system · 65,074 miles · CT

Car would not start. After two separate tows to dealership, fuel pump driver module was found to be faulty and was replaced. This part was recalled on other 2014 taurus' in relation to 16v62100. The faulty part from my vehicle matches the numbers in the recall letter ford motor co. Sent to dealerships. Ford and local dealership are deigning reimbursement for this repair

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 66,000 miles · PA

For the past 3-4 months my vehicle has a problem on start up (hot and cold) pressing gas and acceleration on street, highway, merging into traffic, etc - car runs very rough, sputters, hesitates and stalls. Eventually, on january 7, 2020 my vehicle did not start at all. It cranked but still would not start. Had battery checked (which was strong and fine) and had recent full tune-up done within the past 30 days of this complaint. Had taken my vehicle to the dealer for this same problem at least three(3) times with no result except to pay money for things that did not need to be done.

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · 12 miles · FL

Went to start car again after driving it for 10minutes. Would not start. Hit the start button and nothing. The engine light came on. I tried to jump the car, thinking battery. However, nothing had to get a ride home at 11pm in the rain and towed it into the shop in the morning. Still waiting on outcome. Fran k, ocala fl

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 111,960 miles · MA

Car will crank but not start. No issues until the no start. In a parking lot and was backing up and when put it in drive it died. It would crank and start for a few seconds and then die. And then it stopped cranking. Unplugged fuel pump control module and then plugged back in and started fine but with a check engine light

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · TX

First issue: when trying to start my car it would turn over about 60 seconds and the inside would turn on such as dash but engine would not start. Stationary second issue: today 7/22/19 while driving down the interstate my car just shut itself off as if not getting any fuel, could have caused a major accident thankfully it wasnt rush hour. In motion beaumont tx - they said my car did not fall under the recall but its doing the same thing as what the recall states.

Filed May 8, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 93,647 miles · TX

Sometime in march 2019 my car didnt want to start.it had been parked over night at my house. I tried to start it and it just kept turning over but no start. I called the dealership and they had it towed to the dealer. I was advised that it was the battery. I was charged about $185 to buy another battery. The car was working fine until may 2, 2019 it was parked at my place of employment and had to leave it there over night and have it towed the next morning to the dealership. The wanted to charge me $400 to get it replaced. My arguement is I could of saved $185 on a battery that didnt need replacing and 2 months later they wanted me to ditch out more money. I had to arguement with them for several hours. Till the manager said that they will take care of the cost. But it shouldnt had lead to that. I know several ford taurus have been recalled but not my VIN number. I dont understand why when they are all fords taurus 2014 and they are having the same problem. I wouldnt of spend $185 on money I dont have to spend.

Filed Apr 5, 2019 · Fuel system · 63,136 miles · OK

I attempted to start my vehicle in my garage. Motor would crank but not start. I knew it was a fuel issue, so I googled the problem. I came across an issue with the fuel pump relay on 2013-2015 taurus, flex, and inteceptors. Mostly related to law enforcement vehicles and civilian super charged engines that had a recall for this fuel pump relay modular. My taurus is only a sel, and I saw where many other people were having the same issue with their everyday 2013-2015 ford vehicle. These people replaced their own fuel pump relay module and fixed their problem. I decided to try it myself. Sure enough; I, a single mom on a very fixed income, gets a ride to my local auto parts store, buys the fuel pump relay module for $75.00, install the part myself, and it worked like a charm! There needs to be a recall on all of these 2013-2015 ford taurus's so people like myself and the other few I came across online can get our money back, and prevent others from having to go through the panic of having only one vehicle (that should be very dependable) that won't start. I called ford and they told me they would not issue any recall, the recall had to come from the federal safety agency. I am truly hoping that someone at the federal safety agency will address this issue asap.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · TX

The fuel pump module had to be replaced I read in other ford taurauses that this was a recall. I do not see that as such on here. My car would not start while it was stationary. Every time I got gas it would hesitate before starting.