Five problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have two essentially identical 19'97 Ford automobiles; a Taurus and a sable. On the Taurus I just had the gas tank replaced because the mechanic said and showed me that it was leaking at the seams. I not ice now a gasoline smell coming from the sable. . Based on two out of two vehicles, I believe that there might be a general problem with Ford gas tanks leaking.
While driving at any speed the fuel tank leaked. The consumer was concerned that the vehicle would catch fire. Please provide additional information.
Heater core and expansion tank crack and leaks causing steam and anti-freeze smell to enter car causing poor visibilty and also nausea from smell of anti-freeze.
Fuel spitting out of filler neck, and fuel gauge failed to operate properly. Vehicle been at dealers shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. The nozzle shuts off when filling the gas tank and the tank spits out gas. The dealer fixed the problem but the fuel guage still malfunctions.
Gas gauge reads empty when full, digital miles left gauge read 0, three of four Taurus's within the fleet have similar problems with the gas gauge.