1988 Ford Taurus fuel system, gasoline problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1988 Ford Taurus — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Problems with vehicle's fuel line. *mr consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission. *la”
filed May 24, 2004
“Consumer complained about a fuel line problem. *ak there were problems with the idle, mileage per hour, the a/c, thickness in the fuel, and the ignition. (refer to: odi# 10073942) *sc the brake booster and master cylinder were inoperative. *jb”
filed Mar 15, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 19 | 7% |
| 2014 Taurus | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 Taurus | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 Taurus | 14 | 1% |
| 2002 Taurus | 18 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.