Fuel Pump Problems of Ford Taurus - part 2

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.

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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.

While driving about 55 mph vehicle suddenly stalled without a prior warning, and had to be towed to service shop where they find out that a fuse was blown in fuel pump.

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Vehicle would hesitate & wouldn't stay running. Wires for fuel pump had rubbed against flex hose, causing it to expose the wires & short out. Dealer cold do nothing because no recall. Also the cv joints failed and the transmission pan cracked. The brakes vibrated causing the steering to vibrate terrebly. The vehicle, the consumer says, must be defective.

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.

Fuel pump has failed twice, and was replaced March 2000 and 2001. Latest incident was due to pump not having enough pressure to pump fuel into engine. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

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Car stalled during accelleration and would not restart. Towed to nearest Ford dealer. Day after was informed that the gas guage failed and is stuck at half a gallon but car did not have any gas. Also was told that fuel pump failed. No warning indications whatsoever prior to car stalling in rush hour traffic and is considered a safety hazard.

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Fuel pump failed causing loss of power.

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Vehicle initially lost power on incline and regained on decline, until total loss of power after 2-5 mph. Occurred on four occasions, on highway trips. Dealer initially reprogrammed computer then replaced fuel pump relay. After fourth occasion, replaced fuel pump. Also, transmission is sluggish, difficulty gaining speed on initial acceleration. Then suddenly surges/hesistates and moves erratically into gear. Vehicle hesitates and acts as if it stalls out.

Engine stalled in traffic, nearly caused crash, owner told by dealer, to never allow fuel to get below fourth tank, fuel pump naturelizer stopped operating. Dealer is replacing naturelizer .

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.

Fuel pump went out. Technician stated that it would take 2 week for part to come in. Manufacturer was contacted . Please provide further information.

While driving fuel pump malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stop. Consumer had vehicle serviced. Mechanic stated that it was fuel pump, and has to be replaced. Please provide further details if needed.

While driving vehicle stalled. After inspection consumer was told that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.

After filling vehicle with gas about three gallons of fuel leaks from under vehicle due to defect within fuel pump. Please give any further details.