The transmission has extended shifts ever since I purchased the vehicle. It recently began downshifting hard, and upshifts very quickly, sometimes roughly under moderate acceleration. The motor mounts have been replaced twice since purchase in 1996.
1990 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Head light switch failed. Yh
When you put transmission in reverse 2 out of 4 times the vehicle will start to shake as if the brakes were on and you are tring to give it gas and then the vehicle shoots backwards.
Consumer owns 2 ford taurus vehicles, a 1990 and a 1994, both transmissions have failed.
After coming to a light at an incline transmission malfunctioned and allowed the car to start to roll backwards instead of gas being applied and going forward. Vehicle needs new transmission.
Automatic transmission failed. Nlm
Gears will not shift on the vehicle because the transmission cable has deteriorated. Dealer said parts were no longer manufactured.
Heater core failed causing smoke. Mjs
While having the transmission repaired at a private shop, it was discovered that engine mounts were corroded. The dealer has not been notified. *ak
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed.
While driving at 65 MPH the transmission went out without prior warning, and the steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to lose a little steering. Brought vehicle to repair shop to have the transmission repaired. Dealer put the vehicle up on the computer, and still can't determine the problem that has returned.
While driving about 55mph, the transmission suddenly locked up. Could not change from drive to neutral or park. Had vehicle towed to dealer, and was informed the transmission was shot and could not be repaired.
While driving about 55mph, the transmission suddenly locked up. Could not change from drive to neutralor park. Had vehicle towed to dealer & was informed the transmission was shot & could not be repaired.
Inner socket assembly broke, causing tire to turn sideways and loss of steering control.
Owner states that while driving vehicle at 15 MPH the bolts that hold transaxle and engine mounts broke, causing total steering loss. Owner is very concerned for safety.
While driving vehicle on the highway at 45mph vehicle accelerated to 60mph for no reason. Dealer is unable to locate problem, owner is concerned for his safety. Also, replaced transmission.
Transmission has beeen replaced 3 times, roll pin keeps breaking, dealer can't figure out why this is happening.
Grinding noise due to torn cv boots, also cv axle cracked and cv boots replaced.
Alternator replaced.
Front wheel bearings failed.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failure.
Transmission leaks.
Driving up north 395, suddenly vehicle gave a jerk or kick, vehicle would not shift back into gear, vehicle just stopped, would not start up again,
'check engine' warning light comes on periodically.
Transmission rebuilt.
The rear subframe mounts failed, dealer supposedly made repairs in 4/94 but the problem reocurred on 12/95. Tt recall repair 93v106 was completed regarding replacement of the bolt and installation of a plate holding the subframe together, however the part that failed were the nuts that these bolts screwed into, the nuts failed causing loss of steering control.
Transmission failed, causing loss of power.
Resurfaced warped front brake rotors.
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