2000 Taurus Getting Reduced Fuel Economy
I have a 2000 Ford Taurus (3.0L Duratec). Idle is about 1000 RPM (maybe 850-900 with AC on.)
Appears to be getting reduced fuel economy. ($10 will get me about 40 miles these days.) Has about 117,000 miles on it.
Engine reasonably smooth but I have noticed exhaust gas smell in garage after shutdown--not something experienced in the past. Check engine light has been on for years--but this fuel economy issue is new.
Only other issue (may not be related) is that once in a while takes a bit of cranking to start. I had fuel pump replaced (based on low pump pressures) about a year ago.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Issue became noticeable about 6-9 months ago.
RC