2004 Ford Taurus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 375 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,550miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Ford Taurus, 4% of the 375 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,550 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When accelerating at about 40 MPH the cruise control would not work when I tried to engage it, however the car began speeding up quickly while my foot was off the gas peddle. I tried to engage/disengage the cruise control but got no response, except the engine RPM and car was still speeding up, the car was getting close to 60mph and I began putting on the brakes the car was still trying to accelerate and RPM still going up as I was stopping the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592621, filed 2014-05, 111,550 miles“We were driving into aurora, il on hwy 88. Suddenly, the engine began speeding and we had to apply the brakes and ride the brakes to keep the speed at 45. We were in a work zone, there was a lot of traffic, and the car was hard to control. We pulled into an oasis/rest area where we turned off the car and restarted it. We would push down the accelerator and the revving would drop off some, but it continued to be a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478562, filed 2012-10, 56,000 miles“Took car to brooker Ford dealership on 7/15/14 complaining about gas pedal sticking, motor racing to over 6000 rpms. Had come close to hitting cars in front of me several times while pushing brake pedal down hard. They checked car and replaced air control valve. Total cost to me was $352.77. A big chunk out of my s.s. Now the same problem has returned, but is much worse this time and is much harder to tap pedal hard to try and get it to slow down. Will be going back to dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10630486, filed 2014-09, 151,000 miles“My 2004 Ford Taurus accelerated on it's own on 3 separate occasions. Without my foot on any pedal, my car kept going faster & faster. It would not stop by pressing the brakes. Car had to be put in neutral & then turned off. It happened when mechanic drove my car, also. No car in front of me, so no accident. I paid twice to have my car fixed, since problem was difficult to diagnose. Sounds like same throttle problem that is happening to other tauruses now. I have copies of my car repair receipts.”
NHTSA complaint #10451356, filed 2012-03, 64,453 miles“Vehicle did not slow down when foot removed from gas pedal. Engine ran at high rate of speed even with brake on. When vehicle was shifted to neutral, RPM gauge showed engine running at 3500 to 4000 RPM. Mechanic found cruise control cable had disconnected from throttle and prevented throttle from moving properly, causing it to be stuck open.”
NHTSA complaint #10468083, filed 2012-07, 200,500 milesFuel 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 2004 Ford Taurus
164 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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