1989 Ford Taurus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 5%of 562 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Ford Taurus, 5% of the 562 complaints for this model year. 10 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ever since I've had this car it has beeb a money pit. I bought it an was not awre of all of the proplems this model was having. The motor mounts were replaced power steering pump was also replaced. The elcertical wiring harness caught fire while I was driving it. I am disabled and it could have given me a heart attack. I could not have pushed this car off the road. Now I am having trouble with the fuel injectors or their sensors no one has been abvle to fix this problem. It is currently at my mechanics garage for two months he has callled Ford with outtoo much help. …”
NHTSA complaint #734271, filed 2000-10“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. Vehicle stalls when weather changes, while waiting for a light to change, while turning, and while backing up.”
NHTSA complaint #876197, filed 2000-12“Vehicle will stall suddenly without prior warning, usually stalls on highway. Vehicle has been towed to dealer 6 times . Dealer cannot not determine defect because by time vehicle arrives at dealers vehicle will restart. The intake gasket was leaking and was replaced. The motor mount was replaced. All heater and coolant hoses were replaced. Serpntine belt was cracked. Front brake pads and rotors replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #873725, filed 2000-10“Put a new unit on in sept.98 and now am going to have to do it again. Fluid leaking out. Also sometimes when I startincg the car there is a strong gas smell , but it goes away in a short period of time. And it seems the recall items are showing up too.”
NHTSA complaint #716296, filed 1999-12“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 the weather gets warm 700f and above. Took it to shop and they could not find anything wrong (no codes). Let the car sit and will start after a while, some time 1 minute sometimes 1 hour.”
NHTSA complaint #745218, filed 2001-05Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 7 | 8% |
| 2015 | 73 | 26% |
| 2014 | 71 | 31% |
| 2013 | 107 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 18 | 6% |
| 2005 | 41 | 5% |
| 2004 | 16 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 2% |
| 2002 | 27 | 2% |
| 2001 | 23 | 2% |
| 2000 | 66 | 6% |
| 1999 | 35 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 33 | 4% |
| 1996 | 19 | 2% |
| 1995 | 53 | 4% |
| 1994 | 50 | 5% |
| 1993 | 48 | 3% |
| 1992 | 19 | 3% |
| 1991 | 10 | 2% |
| 1990 | 11 | 3% |
| 1989 | 28 | 5% |
| 1988 | 16 | 5% |
| 1987 | 21 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Taurus
142 complaintsElectrical system
118 complaintsEngine cooling
97 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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