The vehicle over heated and then shut off. *jb the transmission was rebuilt because it would not shift. *cb
1991 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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My transmission went out even after driving my car with the up most care...and I am not the only one who has complained of this...the taurus is infamous for there transmission failures.
Consumer states while driving 50mph the transmission went out causing a near accident.
While driving 50mph the transmission failed nearly causing an accident.
Transmission has been rebuilt 4 times, it kept slipping at any speed. *akconsumer states that after starting the transmission, the vehicle would over heat and cut off in the middle of the expressway.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Recall on subframe was done in february 1999, at this time subframe is detaching from the body on drivers side of vehicle.*ak consumer stated that front motor mount was replaced twice. Also front passengers cv axle was replaced twice.
Consumer received recall for the transmission. The vehicle was test driven and concluded there should be no problems. There is still an occasional glitch which was reported to the dealer. The problem is worse and when you stop in traffic then give it gas, the vehicle will not move, then suddenly the transmission will engage with a jolt.
Automatic transmisson failed while vehicle was in motion. Vehicle would restart, but wouldn't move. Dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. Please provide more information.
The transmission that failed is a repalcement transmission, installed by a ford dealership, 3 years and less than 12,000 miles ago. It has been repaired by an independent transmission specialist. Ford refuses to do anything for us since the replacement transmission was out of warranty. It has become obvious to us that ford is well aware that these transmissions are junk.
Total repairs 3400.00 at a time when money is very scarce as I am retired and on a very limited income. I expected to maintain small repairs, but with taking care of the vehicle and the low mileage, I believe the axels/ brakes and transmission are very premature and maybe the A/C. At 37168 miles, the car should be running like new.
While traveling at approximately 60 MPH automatic transmission failed. Private mechanic stated that transmission had to be rebuilt. Approximately 15 months later, rebuilt transmission had to be replaced. No cause for this defect was given to the consumer by dealership or private mechanic. Please provide any addiitonal information.
Transmission started jumping into neutral, and then started down into first gear. Dealership is aware of the problem.
Transmission failed. Grinding sound coming from transmission when coasting. Diagnosed as planetary gear failure by dealer after installing new oil distribution tubes per ford tsb (02/08/2001). Dealer unwilling to discuss repair under "owner notification program". Dealer will not contact zone manager.
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The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, the dealer replaced the cv joints and boots, however this did not remedy the problem.
The vehicle has had serious defects with the 3.8 liter head gaskets and the axode transmission, consumer has filed a claim in the small claims court.
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In april 1998, our 1991 ford taurus station wagon's transmission failed despite having only 61,518 miles on it at the time. We incurred over $2,100 in expenses repairing the transmission, which was then out of warranty. Our transmission shop told us that this car suffered from a design defect, in that the transmission did not have a sufficient cooling system, and that if the transmission became hot it could fail upon having to shift gears at slower speeds. This was exactly what happened to our car; my wife had completed a long, highway trip, and the transmission simply failed and locked up after she exited the interstate and began stop and go driving. She was actually pulling away from a stop light when the failure occurred. In august 1999, I discovered that ford had actually sent out a letter in 1995 advising of an extension of its warranty on these transmissions due to repeated failures. I sent a letter asking for reimbursement at that time, since our car had been only 1,518 miles over the 60,000 limit at the time of the failure, but I received a reply from ford refusing to provide any reimbursement whatsoever. I took no action at that time, but recently, the transmission on this car failed again, this time with only 79,400 miles (about 18,300 miles since previous failure) and we have incurred another $2,300 in repair expense, despite our having taken more than adequate care of this car. We would like to know if there is any recourse for these extraordinary expenses, given that ford apparently was aware of a defect in its transmissions for this model of car, yet failed to offer a recall or replacement and failed to reimburse us adequately in the past. This car has too few miles, and has been cared for too well, simply to junk it, but with the ongoing transmission problems it has become a car we can neither use nor sell.
I was about 75 miles from home traveling south on interstate 87 @65 MPH.I had passed a semi. And pulled back into the right lane. The taurus shuddered and shook and immediately dropped to 45 MPH. I put on the 4way flashers and pulled to the right side of the highway. I called aaa and had to be flat-bedded off the interstate back to my home. The ford motor co. 's problems with the sudden failure of the forward clutch piston in the axod-e transmission have been well documented beginning in yhe 1986 model year. But the 1991 seems to fail the most . Usually in the 60-80k range. Just my luck, I bought the car with 76k on it and only got 6000 miles out of it. The transmission will cost between $900-$1200 to replace. Ford did have an onp addressing these failures and did ,in the past,reimburse for correcting them.
The transmission was damaged by lube tubes parts which were previously under recall, consumers vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Nlm
This car developed transmission slippage upon shifting into second gear at 112000 miles. When we took it to get the transmission fixed, it blew a head gasket. This car is a lemon & ford should totally recall it. There are a lot of other ford taurus victims out there. You should look up the fordtaurusvictims.com page.
I am reporting my transmission problem because I have heard from several different people, that have told me that the 1991 transmissions in ford's were"known to be bad" . I am a single income person with 3 kids. I paid someone $1200 to fix my transsmission. I drove it less than 1 weeek and it went again. I called the person and told them about it and now he has had the car for over 1 year because he cannot fix it and I cannot afford to pay again to get it fixed. I know that is not your problem. But!! I feel that because I have called and talked to so many people (dealers, transmission specialists and other owners of 1991 ford taurus') and they all have said the same thing. That the transmissions are bad and very expensive to fix, and that alot of times even when fixed (like in my case, I believe) they cannot be fixed properly. So, as of right now I am out a car that I paid $7,100 for and the $1200 dollars for a transmission. The person I had fix my transsmission is a certified transsmission specialist but I know he did his job in trying to fix it. Now he doesn't have the money to try to fix it and I just don't know what to do anymore!! I feel that ford should take responsibity for the 1991 transmission problems. Thank you for your time.
My dauther was driving down the highway going 65 m.p.h. And the transmation went out. It gave no sine of it going out. She was baraly able to get out of the way of other cars
Consumer had transmission replaced may of 1999, and on 9th of august vehicle started to miss. Took vehicle to mechanic, and vehicle would not go into reverse, transmission was totally gone.
While driving on highway went to pull up to a stop light or sign coming to a complete stop it pops out of gear to neutral. Have to reverse the engine in order to put it back in gear. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that the piston is bad in the transmission, and that the transmission needs to be replaced. Not under warranty.
Vehicle requires new clutch assembly on the transmission.
Transmission at a stop rumbles car tremendously and causes engine to race then as gas is applied , car slips then takes off, then comes out of gear. This seems to be a serious safety problem .please inform me if there is a recall on this cars tramission.on the list of complaints about this car, there seems to be many people experiencing the same problem.
Transmission is slipping and sliding when driving.
I pulled into traffic and the transmission wouldn't hold second gear--it wouldn't go into any other gear either. If I take off in manual low--accelerate and drop it into drive it will go usually. The transmission was rebuilt in 1996 and this happened again in 1998. I haven't been financially able to get it fixed again. I learned of a recall they had on this transmission--can I get it fixed? It is definitely dangerous.
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