2015 ford taurus. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for fuel pump module safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled on a public roadway and was towed to a repair facility. The fuel pump control module was replaced. The consumer stated the vehicle experienced the same failure detailed in the recall. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repair cost.
2015 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving
35 of the 285 complaints about the 2015 Ford Taurus describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power but did not stall. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving in the rain at various speeds, the vehicle would stall as the "check manual" and wrench warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on two separate occasions and each time the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the service vehicle soon warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to violently shake and stall. The contact managed to coast the vehicle off the freeway into a parking lot where the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the engine was still running. The vehicle resumed normal operation prior to the failure. The vehicle was having a service check for the oil change at an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle, however, was unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle then was taken to the dealer where a second diagnostic test was performed, and it was determined the throttle body actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
my vehicle suddenly has a wrench light pop up and the car stalls out. still runs but wont accelerate . this has happened three time to me on the interstate. took car to 3 separate mechanics and no codes were coming up. the car always starts up after it turned off but this is very dangerous. i couldve been killed.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while her husband was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact's husband had to physically push the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic initially diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced however, the failure recurred twice after the replacement. On the third failure, the modulator was replaced due to the modulator over heating the fuel pump. Upon investigation, the mechanic informed the contact of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled off to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle to resume normal driving. Additionally, the contact also stated that the vehicle failed on several occasions to start-up after multiple attempts. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they discovered that the vehicle had a defective fuel pump which the contact had replaced. However recently, while driving 44 MPH the failure returned and the vehicle stalled without warning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 73,436.
I was driving on the highway (395 south). Car just stalled. No power nothing. Almost caused accident. I was lucky to pull on the the shoulder. I am familiar with the issue occurred on lincoln/ ford. Even though there is recall for certain models for fuel pump relay module, ford denies it and put my life and others in danger. My wife came picked me up and went autopart store and got the part, installed it. Back on the road...
Pulling out from a red light my car stalled. No warning lights. 2 days later it would not start. Found it to be the fuel relay module that is recalled on other models but not mine.
My car stalls when I'm driving and turns off. No check engine light on
Customer stated vehicle stalled out while driving down the road from her house and would only crank without starting afterwards. No diagnostic trouble codes stored in vehicle. Vin is not covered under the current fuel pump control module recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH after moving off from a traffic light, the vehicle jerked while the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle decelerated independently. The RPM decreased and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired. The contact contacted yankee ford (165 waterman dr, south portland, me 04106, (207) 799-5591) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 75,100.
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Questions about the 2015 Ford Taurus stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2015 Ford Taurus?
35 of 285 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford Taurus (12%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Ford Taurus
Backup camera 54Fuel pump 41Won't start 20Power steering loss 15Screen failure 13Check engine light 10Loss of power 10Steering lock-up 8Headlights 7Jerking 6Engine failure 5
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