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2002 FORD TAURUS Fuelpropulsion System Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2002 FORD TAURUS

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

7
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints

#10781452 |
THE CAR IS LEAKING GAS FROM THE GAS TANK I FOUND OTHER PEOPLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR ON THE INTERNET.
#10648361 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE PRESENT IN AN AROUND THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
#10627478 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE PRESENT IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD FRACTURED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP, FILTER, AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000.
#10619069 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. AFTER THE CONTACT FILLED UP THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, HE NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED AND NEARLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
#10563437 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP WIRES HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRES WERE ALSO MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
#10491470 |
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF. NORMAL ACCELERATION UP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS, UPON RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AND THE CAR WOULD NOT DECELERATE WITHOUT HEAVY BRAKING. PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. DISCOVERED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE HAD PUSHED ITSELF BACK OUT OF A LOCKING FERRULE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO HOLD IT IN PLACE WITH PLASTIC TABS, AND LODGED SIDEWAYS SO THE THROTTLE WAS BEING HELD OPEN. PUT THE CABLE BACK IN PLACE AND IT APPEARED TO BE PROPERLY SEATED BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENED TWICE MORE BEFORE I COULD GET THE VEHICLE HOME. THE PLASTIC TABS HAVE BECOME BRITTLE AND BROKEN AND NO LONGER PROPERLY HOLD THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FERRULE TIGHTLY IN ITS SOCKET. I SEE NOW FROM INTERNET RESEARCH THAT I COULD HAVE COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED THE CABLE TO COMPLETELY ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. BUT IN THE DARK & COLD AND...
#10474116 |
THE SEAL LEAKS ON THE FUEL TANK. *TR

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 Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 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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