1993 Ford Taurus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,557 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Ford Taurus, 3% of the 1,557 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission. Key lock is faulty. I have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also I had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.”
NHTSA complaint #10069218, filed 2004-01, 200 miles“I have a 1993 Ford Taurus 3.0 v6. I have read about the 3.8 v6's with head gasket problems. At just 71000 miles I have the same problem. I purchased this vehicle from my parents, who bought it new. My father is a retired nyc transit authority mechanic, and he was meticulous about the upkeep of his vehicles. Now I am face with an automobile that is nothing more than a huge paperweight.over the last few years it seems that I was just throwing good money after bad. A couple of hundred here, $700 for a complete overhaul of the A/C system, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070825, filed 2004-01, 63,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Taurus. While driving 65 MPH the vehicle stalled without a warning. He was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. He then tried to restart the vehicle but it failed to start. The vehicle was the towed to his residence where he notified a local mechanic who stated that the fuel pump caused the failure. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 162036.”
NHTSA complaint #10315193, filed 2010-03, 162,036 miles“While driving vehicle would stall out. Would have no warning. Vehicle can be restarted. Problem is intermittent, would occur mainly in hot weather. Would hesitate while going at highway speed. Taken to dealership numerous times & to an independent mechanic. Fuel pump and sensors were replaced, but problem was not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #853449, filed 1999-11“Windshield wipers slow down and then quit when placed in high speed. Has to turn off and then turn on again to low speed to clear windows during rain. Also, fuel injection system given $900.00 overhaul by Ford service paid for by customer since engine intermittently misses/bogs down. Can't afford to spend more on repair.”
NHTSA complaint #705008, filed 1999-03Fuel 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 1993 Ford Taurus
638 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
174 complaintsSuspension
164 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
157 complaintsElectrical system
156 complaintsExterior lighting
140 complaintsBrakes
110 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsSteering
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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