2013 Ford Taurus fuel system problems
107 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2013 Ford Taurus, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 107 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 81 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 81 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. When approaching a stop light or stop sign with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle shook from front to back. In addition, the vehicle stalled and failed to start. The steering wheel shook each time the vehicle was started and the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the 02 sensors failed and the fuel pump had a leak. Both components needed to be replaced.
Car stalled traveling 75 MPH down a busy interstate. Initially felt like a transmission issue. After getting the car off the road it continued to run with a sputter. It would not drive without dying. Car was towed to nearest ford dealership for a repair. Post inspection the 2013 taurus was diagnosed with an open circuit in the fuel pump control module. Fuel pump control module was replaced. Vehicle was not included in the recall number 16v621000. Parts were inexpensive, labor was not.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Taurus
- Steering 296 complaints
- Engine 77 complaints
- Electrical system 59 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 43 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Stability control 18 complaints