Five problems related to tank assembly 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.
Consumer noticed anti freeze in driveway. Upon further inspection noticed a crack in the fuel tank. When the part was ordered through the dealership consumer was informed that this was a common failure part.
Tires: reported vibration , shimmy and pulling to the left. Took to dealer 6/24/2000 (1829) miles, balanced tires. On 11/14/2000 (9061)miles, 04/23/2001 (12871) balanced tires. Finally, 5/25/2001 (14518) replaced two front tires. Vibration and shimmy stopped but kept pulling to the left. On 10/10/2001 (23876) miles, charged me for alignment, car stopped pulling. Transmission: at approximately 40800 miles car had a noticeable shudder while going in reverse. Took to the dealer and was told it was a cracked casing as noted in TSB 15559 NHTSA number (630095) caused by miss manufacture of a part. Was informed dealer or Ford motor CO. Would not assist with repair cost to exceed $1495. Brakes: reported brake problem on 5/25/2001 and 10/10/2001 when it was server, shaking and control problems when stopping. Dealer cut front rotors which was out of spec. - problem is back. Fuel: have smelled gas in my car many times. Bought to dealers attention and of course could not find anything. Car is to have 18 gal. Tank but runs out of gas before that. Gas gauge reads empty at 12 gal. And was told it was built to be that way. Several complaints filed with you also describe my problems. Odi numbers 760669, 896396, 897642 and 862471 are some. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**769760.
My gas tank developed a hairline fracture. The dealer is replacing the tank. I just want to make sure this is not a reocurring product failure.
The mileage and speed varies but is not limited to the vehicle starting up or at stoplights or signs only.
Gas gauge showed an eighth of tank with fuel. However, gas gauge light came on the dashboard, showing tank was low in gas. Ten seconds later, vehicle stopped. Manual indicated that tank held 16 gallons of fuel. Consumer indicated that tank held only 14. 4 gallons of fuel.