Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 9523 | 01/01/1995 | 39119 | Erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| Gauge read from full to empty with no reading in between leaving the driver in a possible dangerous situation if they run out of gas, due to faulty gas gauge, attach are other names of owners who have the same problem. | |||
| Consumer turned car on it caught on fire not too much damage . tt | |||
| 09/12/1995 | |||
| While driven just exiting highway, vehicle caught fire. please describe details. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine intake manifold installed improperly, bolts not torqued properly. mjs | |||
| 11/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| Intake bolt broken causing coolant fluid to leak and vehicle to overheat. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 1 | 06/05/1998 | |
| Problems with vehicle's fuel line. *mr consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission. *la | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| While traveling on highway, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle. engine pulled away from main frame due to defective bolts. dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer states that the steering boot had to be replaced due to sub frame failure, other problems with vehicle include: tfi module, electrical problems, blower motor was overheating, fuel pump failed and was replaced. *slc | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 2 | 06/25/1996 | |
| Fuel pump failed and was replaced (not sure if original pump). second fuel pump failed two months later causing loss of vehicle control at high speed on interstate. found that other taurus owners are experiencing same problems. | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 4 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Transmission has been slipping since owning vehicle. also fuel pump failed twice, and power steering pump failed once. *ake | |||
| 4 | 02/29/1992 | ||
| While driving the engine cooling fan caught on fire, also replaced fuel pump and transmission pan/lines. *ak | |||
| 04/24/1996 | 4 | ||
| Fuel pump failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 1 | 06/25/1997 | |
| Consumer complained about a fuel line problem. *ak there were problems with the idle, mileage per hour, the a/c, thickness in the fuel, and the ignition. (refer to: odi# 10073942) *sc the brake booster and master cylinder were inoperative. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/01/1989 | |||
| Vehicle stalls out when accelerating onto the highway, replace oxygen sensor/fan control/injectors. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1990 | |||
| The fuel indicator gauge does not read properly. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 11/17/1994 | 7 | ||
| Fuel filler replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gas gauge failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/02/1993 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line leak resulted in fire. | |||