Fuel Pump problems of the 2000 Ford Taurus

Front, and rear coil springs, possibly- fuel pump, all failed in Ford Taurus 2000 sel 66k miles. This could cause driver to loose control, loss of power on highway. These problems could lead to serious injury. The coil springs are well know but Ford will not replace rear coil springs. . . Fuel pumps seem to go out in this car around 60k miles. . .

Consumer has 2000 Ford Taurus. Fuel pump died in mid March. Consumer has been in contact with Ford for two weeks. Consumer contacted dealer before burning ethanol, and was told that as long as the vehicle was marked fuel flexible she could burn ethanol. Burning ethanol was the reason the consumer believed the fuel pump failed. The emission control lights came on and then the vehicle began to surge and die. The consumer said this happened in her driveway. It could have been a real safety issue. The vehicle was serviced for emission light on may 20th. The sticker on the inner door of the gas tank read use ethanol or unleaded fuel only. The consumer needed a new fuel pump because it was not holding pressure. The consumer was told the vehicle was not a flex fuel vehicle and that it had been mis-labeled and the vehicle was only to have unleaded fuel not ethanol.

While driving the vehicle's fuel pump failed. As a result the engine stalled and the vehicle was almost hit by passing 18 wheeler. The vehicle's transmission valve body failed while the vehicle was still under a 32000 mile warranty.

While driving 35 mph the vehicle sputtered and misfired. The vehicle was parked and shut off but it could not be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed the problem as a faulty fuel pump. The consumer feels the pump should not had failed with such low mileage.

Vehicle cut off while driving at highway speed, consumer was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed, then the fuel pump was replaced at an electrical shop. .

Check engine light came on after start-up. Car sputtered during warm-up but drove fine until about 1 hour of interstate driving. Once pulled over, car would not start. Recall for fuel relay module I never knew about. Local dealer fixed problem but check engine light came on again today (08/26/01). Car still sputters when started.

While driving vehicle will stall out without any warning. Contacted dealer. This was a result of fuel pump failing. Had pump replaced 3 times,but problem reoccurred.

When consumer tried to start vehicle it would not start. No prior notice. Towed to dealer who found fuel pump had to be replaced.

Faulty fuel pumps; vehicle had two fuel pumps replaced by the dealer, and problem still reoccurring. Consumer waiting on tow truck while making this report to NHTSA via moble phone. Please provide any further details.

While making a stop at a light and when depressing gas pedal vehicle idled high and stalled without any indication. Dealer stated that fuel pump needed to be replaced. Manufacturer had no replacement.

Fuel pump failure upon driving off dealer's lot. Dealer made repairs and replaced module sensor. Also, vehicle would hesitate intermittently while parking and driving. Dealer notified, and was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Fuel pump failed prematurely causing the vehicle to stall while driving. Nlm.

Fuel pump failed.

Consumer has a fleet of these vehicles. Out of the fleet 15 vehicle fuel pumps malfunctioned, which caused vehicles to unexpectedly cut off. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced 9 out of the 15 faulty fuel pumps. Parts currently on back order. Vehicle used by government workers.

While driving on the highway vehicle shut down without warning. Engine was getting no gas flow, this was due to a bad fuel pump. Dealer has been contacted.

When driving, the engine lost power and the steering wheel was hard to turn. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated someone mistakenly put oil into the power steering fluid. The owner received a recall letter for the fuel pump that describe the same symptoms. The dealer has been contacted. Please describe further.