Transmission fluid and filter were changed at 25000 and 45000 miles.
1991 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Problem is transmission slippage, which from talking with other owners, and transmission mechanics have had many problems with the 1991 ford taurus , lincoln transmissions due to internal defective components which should be covered by the manufacturer but when contacted say there is no problem and will not acknowledge this to be a problem. I was told that this was the worst trans. For that vehicle series, every mechanic I talked to said this is a ford defect, and should be taken care of by ford. Any help on how to pursue this would be appreciated.
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I took car to local ford dealer jim click 520‑747‑2000 6420 east 22nd st tucson az. 85710 for leaking transmission. Service tech found 6 missing case bolts from prev repair when transmission was replaced by ford under mandatory recall. Ford not willing to compensate me for repairs of $600 for their faulty workmanship. I have paperwork confirming it was ford's mistake for not installing the 6 case bolts signed by service manager jason davis. I need help resolving matter . Thx merle.
Transmission would die out at various speeds. Would not be able to shift but vehicle would fail to move. The transmission would jump/jerk forward. Taking vehicle to dealer.
Transmission downshifted, causing the vehicle to swerve. A safety improvement campaign has been issued on the vehicl., however ,the mileage has been exceeded. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving on a little country road, going up a slight hill, vehicle went out of gear. Motor was racing. Contacted dealer ,vehicle is there now.
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When driving at any speed the motor is racing. Also, there is some knocking and rattling noise coming from the vehicle. When shifting gears there is a loud noise. Consumer had the subframe replaced.
Transmission desigenerated at 89,500 miles
Grinding sound was noticed while driving. Stopped vehicle to inspect, unable to shift gear. Repairman inspected and informed consume rthat transmission failed and needed to be replaced. Consumer learned of a manufacturer's extended service warranty of 6 years and 60,000 mile. Dealer / mfr. Refused to accept. Asking the federal safety agency for help in this matter.
12/12/95 transmission overhaul due to recall, 06/09/97 transmission fluid changed by ford service dept.(charged service), 08/27/97 transmission was checked by fords service dept. Due to problems(charged service), 09/05/97 transmission fails on expressway 30 miles from home had to be towed back. Contacted ford service dept. And ford motor co., they both claimed no liability due to warranty expiration.
Was at stop light when gears had grinded. Vehicle started moving backwards on a hill & then stopped altogether. Had no forward gear. Vehicle towed to mechanic. Was informed no forward geard. The transmission had broken down & needed replacing. This was the 3rd transmission in 3 years.
Trans. Just quit working at 65 MPH , engine just started racing.had to coast to side of road. Could have gotten into a crash . 2 ) trans is slipping was told need a new one again. It has been less than a year with this trans.
At 53699 miles, transmission would not pull, dealer removed and overhauled transacle and replaced both outer cv boots, 3 months later more problems occurred with the transmission. Air conditioner failed and 4 months later failed again after repair. Popping noise in steering wheel while turning. Strut bushings noisy and tie rods were replaced.
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I have always maintained this vehicle in accordance with manufacturers specifications and retained receipts to substantiate this claim. The vehicle has proven to be unreliable and a risk to operate even when maintained within manufacturers specifications. Considering the scope and frequency of major component failure with this vehicle, the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule has no relationship to the subject vehicles operational characteristics. Based on my experiences and other reports in print on this particular make and model, ford produced a vehicle (thousands of them) that present an obvious safety hazard to the occupants of the vehicle and to the general public. This vehicle was designed as a 8 passenger family car. The opportunity to significantly injury the occupants due to a major component failure or combination of major component failure must be above acceptable risk standards established by the federal safety agency. I have been fortunate that all of the major component failures have occurred at reduced speeds and not in conjested seattle/tacoma freeway traffic situations. The last transmission failure occurred one day after my family traveled to seattle to enjoy seafair and if it had occurred on I-5, it could have resulted in serious injury to my entire family of 5. At what point does the federal safety agency take action against a manufacturer for producing a vehicle that is a known lemon that has serious safety concerns.
While driving on highway, all of a sudden vehicle stopped accelerating. Dealer sais vehicle needed new transmission.
Transmission failed. Had to get a tow. I was told by the mechanic that the phenolic pistons is a known defect.
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Cars should not have transmission crapping out at 52000 miles.
While driving about 65 MPH and the transmisison made a strange noise, and the left front axle locked up. The dealer has repaired the vehicle.
While driving the transmission started to make strange noises, and the left front axle locked up. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
I have recently had my tansmission replaced. I was informed that it allready had been replaced once. I am experiencing the same problems. There is a hesitation when I first take off, and sometimes it acts like it is coughing at certain speeds, or like skipping, if I let of of the gas when it does that and then push back down it usually stops. I am aftraid the transmission is going to go out again. Also when I use my overdrive, it feels really stiff at 55, and does that skipping thing again. Please give me some advice.
Front axles have a rubber cup on them which wears out and breaks, dirt accumulates and vehicle will go into neutral and there would be no control. Dealer not contacted, and problem still exists.
While driving 25 MPH and with 60,00o miles on the vehicle transmission prematurely failed. Cause unknown.
Transmission suddenly failed on highway at high speed; needed to be replaced/ paint is peeling from all lateral surfaces of car due to manufacturers defect
Vehicle experienced automatic transmission failure as stated in recall letter (94m84), however is being denied refund. Mjs
When traveling at 45 MPH consumer noticed a griding sound coming from transmission which went compelety out. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer stated transmission needed replacing.
Planetary gear wore out. Also, a tsb has been issued on vehicle. The dealer has been notified.
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