1989 Ford Taurus fuel system, gasoline problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1989 Ford Taurus — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The motor mounts are broken, this caused the exhaust converter ass'y to fail an cause a exhaust leak by the engine making the engine run hot. Have been having trouble with the engine stalling out in hot weather, replaced fuel pump, fuel enjectors, and ignition module car is still stalling out when…”
filed May 15, 2001
“While turning in a very busy intersection, vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to dealer and they put in fuel injection cleaner. It helped for a while, but problem keeps reoccurring. *ak vehicle stalls when weather changes, while waiting for a light to change, while turning, and while backing…”
filed Dec 8, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 19 | 7% |
| 2014 Taurus | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 Taurus | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 Taurus | 14 | 1% |
| 2002 Taurus | 18 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.