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4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,794 miles

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1997 Ford Taurus fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #5

May 172004

Taurus

  • 143,972 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at any speed the fuel tank leaked. The consumer was concerned that the vehicle would catch fire. Please provide additional information.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #4

Nov 212000

Taurus

  • miles
Heater core and expansion tank crack and leaks causing steam and anti-freeze smell to enter car causing poor visibilty and also nausea from smell of anti-freeze.

- Danville, UT, USA

problem #3

Nov 282000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas gauge reads empty when full, digital miles left gauge read 0, three of four Taurus's within the fleet have similar problems with the gas gauge.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #2

Nov 282000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas gauge reads empty when full, digital miles left gauge read 0, three of four Taurus's within the fleet have similar problems with the gas gauge.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #1

Oct 201998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel spitting out of filler neck, and fuel gauge failed to operate properly. Vehicle been at dealers shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. The nozzle shuts off when filling the gas tank and the tank spits out gas. The dealer fixed the problem but the fuel guage still malfunctions.

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

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