Table 1 shows six common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Injection Rail problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Fuel Delivery problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems |
The consumer smelled a strong odor of gasoline. It was a hot summer day and the consumer had disregarded the odor at the time. After the smell lingered the consumer inspected underneath the vehicle but did not see any leaks, but did notice a spot on the driveway where the vehicle had been parked. Read details...
Car would not stop accelerating. I see that throttle cable is binding and getting hung up in the open position. Read details...
While driving the vehicle in stop and go traffic consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood, and the vehicle hesitated. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle out of traffics onto the side of the road. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. Read details...