1992 Ford Taurus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 681 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 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Ford Taurus, 3% of the 681 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My air conditioner went out (entire system) just after having it a year, I then proceeded to have to have the transmission replaced, along with many many other small parts, such as idler pully, water pump, etc, all before my extended warranty was up. Just after my extended warranty was up at 80,000 miles I had to replace my radiator. …”
NHTSA complaint #723122, filed 2000-05“We noticed the problem after we had a strong gas smell in the garage. The fuel rail assembly on the fuel injection system just started to leak gas. We took the car to the local dealership for repair. They stressed to us on the phone that the car should not be driven due to the chance of explosion and fire cuased by the leaking fuel in the engine compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #703519, filed 1999-02“Consumer is against Ford motor company. The consumer stated Ford makes faulty cars and his car is one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage. The vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled. Nar 1/22/2003”
NHTSA complaint #10004738, filed 2003-01“When driving around 45mph or above vehicle would vibrate violently. Moved vehicle to side of road & turned it off & restarted. Had taken to mechanic several times for problem. Had the fueld pump replaced 3 times & the computer chip replaced. Vehicle had been test driven. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #837040, filed 1999-04“While driving into parking lot, lost control of steering, noticed smoke & flames under hood, fire dept. Arrived & put flames out, fuel line going to regulator had broken, said never seen anything like it, vehicle totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #815540, filed 1997-08Fuel 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 1992 Ford Taurus
217 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
105 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsBody and structure
67 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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