Six problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Taurus.
2000 Ford Taurus was involved in an accident when the consumer was trying to park the vehicle. The accelerator pedal became stuck and the brake equipment was not responding. Pulls to left. Tires were rotated and front end alignment performed. Check engine light came on and the dpfe sensor was replaced.
The check engine light had come on, there was a problem with cylinder 5 and the ignition coil was replaced on the cylinder. The check engine light had come back on. The dealer diagnosed a burnt exhaust valve on cylinder 5.
While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer contacted the dealer and informed him that this incident happened more than once.
When accelerating onto interstate highway the engine momentarily cut out,the battery light flashed on then off & the check engine light came on & stayed on all the way home. Dealer checked it out and found no problem. It has operated perfectly ever since. Dealer performed test p1237 & ssm 14041 & could find nothing wrong. .
Consumer bought vehicle brand new. Vehicle stalled anywhere without prior warning. Also, engine check light came on the dashboard. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership.
While traveling under 40 mph and applying or tapping brakes, and then reapplying accelerator, engine will begin to rumble and cause vibration in vehicle for a couple seconds, and then shutdown. Engine check light will come on. This also occurred while vehicle was idling. Consumer sometimes wasable to restart vehicle after this event occurred, ,while other times he was forced to have vehicle towed. Dealership has examined vehicle, and worked on fuel pump on two occasions, and fuel delivery module replaced by a manufacturer's recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.