Engine problems of the 2000 Ford Taurus

Eight problems related to engine 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.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2007

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the engine revved up and the vehicle drove into the wall of his garage. The failure occurred six months ago and damaged his garage wall. On July 8, 2007, the failure recurred. The vehicle revved up to 4,000 rpms, which has never happened before while driving. It generally occurs right before the vehicle is placed into park. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2004

Delivery status notification (failure) concerning complaint against rome Ford Mercury Lincoln car dealership. The vehicle had been sitting at the dealer with a blown head gasket since July 30, 2004. The consumer was contacted by a representative who informed him that his vehicle was irreparable.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 02/29/2004

Sudden failure of cylinder/valve in 2000 Taurus s/w with only 28,000 miles.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2001

Oil was blowing out of the oil pan. Consumer can smell gas inside of vehicle. Took to dealer, and they were going to replace the seals.

5 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2001

2000 Ford Taurus dies during normal driving. The consumer was unable to start the vehicle, and when it did start, it died on many occasions, the vehicle would run rough, and the gas gauge was inoperative. The fuel module was replaced along with the fuel pump sender, under dash gauge module, and the #2 sensor.

6 Engine problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2000

Fuel pump and fuel related incidences throughout the life of the vehicle. Oil gasket problems, various other idiosyncrasies.

7 Engine problem

While driving the vehicle completely stopped running.

8 Engine problem

Dpfe sensor in engine shorted out. Owner immediately took it too dealership before any symptoms occurred. Please describe details.




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