general problems of the 2000 Ford Taurus

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal became stuck causing the vehicle to experience an unintended acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Car speed took off by itself burned up brakes trying to get home. Put car in neutral and motor raced, had to turn off ignition. Found cruise cable off at throttle put cable back on and it happened again. Now car will not idle right.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While traveling 50 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuelline was replaced four times. The current and failure mileages were approximately 175,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it were running out of gas and would occasionally lose power. The fuel filter was replaced twice, but the failure still occurred. The vehicle caught fire due to the failure and was destroyed. A fire and police report was filed. Each time he called the dealer, the voicemail would answer and then the call would disconnect. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 189,000. The consumer provided a police report from the incident. Updated 10/24/07.

Consumser states that the vehicle stalls out without warning due to fuel module. Dealer notified.

Strong fuel odor inside and outside of vehicle during and after the blower has been run. Problem occurs whether or not the heat is run. Odor is most noticeable when the blower is running and the car is idling in traffic. Dealer cannot reproduce or identify the problem.

Vehicle stalled due to loss of fuel pressure. Known problem by Ford. Third instance with this vehicle, required to tow vehicle to dealer, but no repaired due to lack of parts. Vehicle started next day. Problem with high ambient air temperatures. Why no recall?.

There is a strong odor of gasoline in the engine compartment and inside of vehicle. Took to dealer several times, but dealer could not determine the cause. Please provide further information.

Intermediate odor of fuel inside passenger compartment,lasts for several seconds to several minutes, five occurances to date, dealer can not find problem cause, car sits in yard now, wife became physically sick last time, is afraid to drive car especially with young nephews inside, problem occurs at varying speeds and on varied road conditions, when it does occur smell of gas is so strong inside car windows and moonroof must be opened to clear the smell from the vehicle, we feel the health hazards of breathing gas fumes are well known as well as the, potential risks of a fire is high.

Vehicle will not decelerate, exceeding 30 to 40 miles without pressing gas pedal. Rpms at approximately 1400. There is also gas fumes when vehicle is at idle. Dealer could not fix.

A extremely strong fuel odor inside and outside of vehicle, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. The odor has become worse. Customer undertaking lemon low on the vehicle.