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2002 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2002 FORD TAURUS

4 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

4
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10005363 |
CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR APPROX. 100 MILES, GAS WAS LOW, SO STOPPED TO REFILL. WHEN CAR WAS RESTARTED, THE CAR HESITATED THEN SOUNDED CHOKED LIKE IT WAS NOT GETTING GAS. REVVED CAR TO TRY TO 'CLEAR' SYSTEM. PROBLEM CONTINUED, AT WORST WHEN IDLING. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND CALLED FORD DEALER. WRECKER DRIVER CAME OUT, REVVED CAR A FEW MORE TIMES (APPROX. 3000 RPM) SMALL BACKFIRE OUT OF MUFFLER EACH TIME. PROBLEM SEEMED TO GO AWAY. WRECKER DRIVER BLAMED 'BAFFLES' IN MUFFLER? DROVE CAR ANOTHER 200 MILES HOME. THREE DAYS LATER, AFTER DRIVING A BIT, PARKED FOR SHORT TIME THEN RESTARTED CAR, SAME PROBLEM REOCCURRED.
#8002723 | Crash
WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER DEPRESSED BRAKES AND TRIED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND, RESULTING IN A CAR CRASH. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
#755878 |
THE CAR WAS OPERATING UNDER SUNNY DRY CONDITIONS. TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 60 DEGREES. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, CAUSING SHUTDOWN OF ALL POWER RELATED DEVICES INCLUDING STEERING AND BRAKES. THE TAURUS SEEMS TO BE MORE DIFFICULT THAN MOST CARS TO STEER WITHOUT POWERED ASSISTANCE. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO COAST TO AN AREA WHERE I COULD SAFELY GET OFF THE ROAD. UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS, THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK
#898970 | Fire
WHILE PUMPING FUEL INTO VEHICLE WITH ENGINE OFF A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. WHILE BEING TOWED FIRE RESTARTED AGAIN WITHIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AGAIN BY LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Other 2002 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 402 complaints Suspensionfront 297 complaints Suspension 155 complaints Suspensionrear 109 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 85 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 65 complaints Structure 33 complaints Tires 33 complaints Electrical System 32 complaints Visibilitywindshield 31 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 27 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Air Bags 22 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 22 complaints Visibility 21 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 20 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 18 complaints Power Train 17 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Structurebody 15 complaints Equipment 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 13 complaints Service Brakes 12 complaints Steering 12 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 10 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Engine 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 8 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Seat Beltsfront 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 4 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Child Seat 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warningswitchsensorfloat 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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