The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera displayed a blank screen. The failure was persistent. In addition, the fuel gauge displayed incorrect fuel levels. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000.
Ford Taurus fuel gauge problems
39 of the 16,905 owner complaints about the Ford Taurus describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 39
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical mileage
- 60,800
Is there a fix? There are 7 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel pump 7Stalling 4Won't start 3Check engine light 3Fuel smell 2Wipers 1Pulling 1Steering noise 1
What owners say
The fuel gauge in my 2015 Taurus/Interceptor is showing inaccurate fuel levels; it will show there is less fuel in the tank than there actually is, causing me to think I am possibly going to run out of fuel. Example: I will fill the fuel tank when the gauge reads 3/4, which should be around 5 gallons of fuel used. The amount of fuel being put in the tank is significantly less than what the fuel gauge shows.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the fuel line had been leaking, requiring frequent refueling. The vehicle had been emitting a fuel odor. While idle the vehicle suddenly jerked and the fuel indicator warning illuminated. The contact pulled into a nearby parking space where the fuel indicator showed 20 miles to empty however, the fuel gauge showed empty. The contact had a certified mechanic diagnose the vehicle and determined that the fuel line had been previously repaired as a temporary fix. The fuel line had been replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 127,424.
Over the weekend I noticed my steering was making a cluck noise from both the front and rear making the car very uncomfortable to ride and it kinda moves more left or a little right when on highway. I also noticed my check engine light came on. I took the car to get looked and the diagnosis read I have bad fuel pump line or evap dont know smell fuse of gas, gas gauge goes up an down. I was to notify the federal safety agency and to Report this incident and whether to see if theirs any Recall to my Vehicle. Please and thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford taurus. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. On another occasion, the vehicle provided the incorrect fuel reading when the contact attempted to reverse the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was not connected to the fuel control module, and the fuel gauge provided an incorrect reading. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump control module failed and that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
My car was driving fine on monday night with no problems noted. On tuesday morning upon getting ready to leave for work, my car stationary sitting outside the house. I tried to use the push button to start the car as I always do but the car only made starting noises, it never cranked. At first, I thought maybe my battery was dead but it is getting charge. It wasn't the key fob malfunctioning either. I tried multiple times to crank the car but it will not start. The gas gauge showed a low fuel light so gas was added just to make sure that it wasn't too low to register. That did not work, either. I believe something is wrong with the fuel pump as there is a recall out on other cars like mine.
Ford taurus, having problem with fuel gauge, does not register fuel properly and warning alarm rings saying fuel almost empty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. The contact stated that the fuel system malfunctioned and the fuel gauge decreased inadvertently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline), even though the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 83,243.
The gas gauge just stopped working can be very costly repair from what I understand we bought the car new.
I have a 2005 ford taurus. After buying this vehicle the dealership has closed its doors. I have been to a few shops that are not sure how to fix my dashboard problem. My fuel gauge is not readable. I have had quotes to be over 1000.00. I do not have that kind of money to repair this. I just had our ford truck in for a bad coil. I have never had to replace those. The mechanic said our truck that the fords will run hot. It had burnt wires in the coil. We are hoping for no further damage. No warning lights or anything. I guess at my mileage and fill my tank. I just cant believe that it is a guessing game and can't get this repaired for less. I am outraged as a ford owner. We have had these vehicles maintained.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V621000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Recall number 15V812000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Recall number 15V605000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Recall number 13V227000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 13V109000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles previously serviced under ford service bulletin 97-17-9 from august 1997 through december 1997. These vehicles were inadvertenly equipped with an 18-gallon fuel tank rather than the 16-gallon as specified. The 18-gallon tank has a second valve location where a shipping plug should be installed.
- Risk
- If this shipping plug is displaced, fuel leakage can result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the correct fuel tank.
Recall number 98V067000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- The fuel pressure regulator located on the fuel rail in the engine compartment has a vacuum diaphragm that was damaged during manufacture of the regulator.
- Risk
- If the diaphragm tears or ruptures, liquid fuel could enter the intake manifold plenum through the vacuum line resulting in either release of fuel from the air cleaner assembly or the exhaust system. Fuel release in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pressure regulator. Those regulators produced during the suspect time period will be replaced.
Recall number 96V151000 · Recall details
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Which Ford Taurus years have wrong fuel gauge reading problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (10 complaints), 1999 (5 complaints) and 2005 (5 complaints).
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