Dorman 576-177 fuel tank for the 2000-2005 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L and other vehicles stores the fuel your engine runs on. It is the reservoir the fuel pump draws from.
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
- Holds 18 U.S. gallons of fuel
- Steel construction with a pre-painted, corrosion-resistant paint coat
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 576-177 fuel tank
- Fits: 2000-2005 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L and other vehicles
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A fuel smell, fuel stains on the ground where the car parks, or rust on the tank body can be signs the tank is leaking or wearing out, and a worn line or pump may produce some of these too. With the engine off, look at the ground where the car has been parked for fuel stains before replacing anything. A shop can test the fuel system, and any fuel leak should be looked at promptly.
Fits
This tank directly replaces the original on the 2000-2005 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L, and it is the right fuel tank for the 2000-2005 Mercury Sable V6 3.0L as well. Both cars take a single tank, and this listing is one tank.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Capacity: 18 U.S. gallons
- Length: 26.5 in
- Width: 44.5 in
- Height: 9.5 in
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Coating: Paint
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Taiwan
In the box
One fuel tank, one lock ring and one O-ring. The sending unit and mounting straps are not included (plan on new straps rather than reusing the old ones), and the filler neck is not attached.
Interchange: 1F1Z9002AA · YF1Z9002AF · F39G
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
1F1Z9002AA, YF1Z9002AF, F39G
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Dorman 576-177 work as a fuel tank for the 2000-2005 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L?
Yes. Dorman 576-177 directly replaces the original tank on the 2000-2005 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L, and the 2000-2005 Mercury Sable V6 3.0L takes the same tank.
Does the Dorman fuel tank come with a sending unit?
No. Dorman 576-177 comes with the fuel tank, lock ring and O-ring, but the sending unit and mounting straps are not included, and the filler neck is not attached.
How many gallons does this steel fuel tank hold?
It holds 18 U.S. gallons. The body is steel with a paint coating and measures 44.5 inches wide, 26.5 inches long and 9.5 inches high.
Can rust on a steel fuel tank mean it needs replacing?
It can, since rust may eat through steel and lead to a leak. Fuel stains or a fuel smell are other signs, and a shop should check any suspected fuel leak promptly.
Is Dorman 576-177 the same tank as 1F1Z9002AA?
Yes. 1F1Z9002AA is on this tank's interchange list, along with YF1Z9002AF and F39G.
