Ford Taurus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Taurus across 19 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (34% of reports).
- 328fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 7related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 111 of 328 complaints (34%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 26 of 328 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 138 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 328 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 4 an injury.
Ford Taurus fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 19 | 7% | 85,000 |
| 2014 Taurus | 15 | 7% | 79,000 |
| 2013 Taurus | 11 | 2% | 87,626 |
| 2011 Taurus | 2 | 1% | 83,500 |
| 2010 Taurus | 4 | 2% | 20,431 |
| 2008 Taurus | 4 | 2% | 61,792 |
| 2007 Taurus | 1 | 1% | 98,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% | 89,500 |
| 2005 Taurus | 10 | 1% | 77,982 |
| 2004 Taurus | 9 | 2% | 108,617 |
| 2003 Taurus | 14 | 1% | 71,674 |
| 2002 Taurus | 18 | 1% | 56,786 |
| 2001 Taurus | 13 | 1% | 66,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 59 | 5% | 67,000 |
| 1999 Taurus | 33 | 4% | 72,000 |
| 1998 Taurus | 11 | 2% | 53,693 |
| 1997 Taurus | 28 | 4% | 123,100 |
| 1996 Taurus | 19 | 2% | 119,963 |
| 1995 Taurus | 52 | 4% | 888,887 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (7)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 2013
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Model years: 2015
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 2013
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2012
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 1996
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will install the correct fuel tank.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Model years: 1996
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pressure regulator. Those regulators produced during the suspect time period will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was blank or inverted while reversing. The contact…
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…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that after an oil change at a local dealer, the contact was informed that the auxiliary battery wiring harness was failing and needed to be replaced. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that this failure was a series of…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The check engine warning light…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Tauruss have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 328 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Ford Taurus. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Taurus fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 7 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 111 of 328 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (26).
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