When the paint began to peel, I chose not to repaint the vehicle due to cost. When the transmission failed, I chose not to repair it due to the cost to repair. When the cruise control stopped working, I chose not to repair due to the cost to repair. If I get the transmission fixed, I intend to have the airbag fixed as well.
1990 Ford Taurus: complete transmission failure
13 of the 381 complaints about the 1990 Ford Taurus describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
I have a 1990 taurus lx wagon that has one of the faulty axod transmissions. Last year this transmission failed, and I refused to repair it. After resent research,it appears many people have had problems with this and only a few have received any restitution from ford (1993-95 tuarus/sable owners).
Consumer states had to replace transmission. Consumer is aware of service bulletin regarding problem with an aluminum piston which tends to crack and needs to be replaced with a steel piston. Vehicle is not under extended warranty.
We replaced the transmission in august of 2000 and now we are having to replace it again ford takes no responsibility and denies there being a problem.
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
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 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 failure.
Transmission failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
- Information regarding TSB 98-5A-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind...
- Transaxles use a new transmission fluid
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, AX4S & AX4N transaxle is available with improved...
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1990 Ford Taurus transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1990 Ford Taurus?
13 of 381 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Taurus (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1990 Ford Taurus
Stalling 23Ball joint 18Fire or smoke 14Seat belt 13Wipers 12Power steering loss 11No deployment 10Airbag light 9Sudden acceleration 8Harsh shifting 6Check engine light 5Overheating 5
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