The transmisson could not be engaged in either forward or reverse and a grinding noise was heard. Vehicle had to be towed. A check with repair specialists disloses that there is an inherrant problem with these transmisson which prdicated ford to issue a service bulletin in 1994. The transmission warrantee was extended to 7 years from date of manufacture or 60,000.00 miles. The repair total was $2400.00 plus towiing charges. With regard to the check engine light. When vehicle travels at speed over 65 mpg the chekc engine light comes on for 20 to 30 seconds and shuts off numerous times. When vehicle travels under 65 there is no problem.all fluids are filled, no other indication of problems. Ford authorized dealers cannot fix the problem.
1991 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Consumer was driving approximately 15mph when vehicle lost power, vehicle would not move, although the engine was still running on an incline. There was a bulletin 94-m84-ax4s for the transaxle consumer received a recall notice. Dealership looked at vehicle, and said there was no problem, in warranty, 14.000 miles later problem occurred. Recall 93v106.
Transmission failed twice on the highway, causing complete power loss, once after having been rebuilt, especially dangerous situation on the highway.
While driving at 35 MPH, without prior warning and coming off a ramp, vehicle starts stalling and jerking. The consumer can't determine the problem.
When driving at 35 MPH and coming off a ramp, the vehicle stalls and jerks. Consumer can't determine the problem.
The consumer states while driving at 35 MPH, the engine was picking up from the back to the front and the consumer had to get the tranmission rebuilt.
Transmission failed.
First failure covered by manufacturers warranty, second failure paid out of pocket. Transmission repair shops indicate engineering/design problem with transmission.
While waiting at a stop sign transmission exploded. There wasn't any warning when this happened. Had vehicle towed home.
While driving at 65 MPH, consumer felt something in the steering, like a popping sound. Was able to pull over to the side of the road and lost speed. When consumer put transmission in park and then tried to put it in drive, the engine raced. Also, when putting in reverse the engine raced, and the consumer could'nt move the vehicle.
While driving at 30 MPH without prior warning the engine head gasket blew out and the motor mounts are broke and needed to be replaced. Worn out front axle, and A/C o-rings leak.
I purchased the vehicle used in 1997. The seller had the transmission re-built a few months before, but to no avail. I had the transmission re-built a few months after purchase, and returned it about three times, again to no avail. The failure is very hard and jolting downshifting from third to second--traveling about 25-30 m.p.h. In third, slowing to about 15 m.p.h., and attempting to accelerate again. The vehicle also frequently sticks in first from a stop, and slams into second at about 25 MPH. Also, sometimes on downshifts from third when trying to accelerate from 25-30 m.p.h., the transmission skips to first and immediately slams into second with the engine at very high r.p.m.'s. Also, from a complete stop, the car sometimes starts in second, even when the gear shift lever is placed in the "1" position. I have since driven in other tauruses of that or similar years, and I have yet to see one with a good transmission.
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes to stop vehicle will jerk/vibrate and stall and die out. Also, when slowing down, vehicle will jump out gear, and now vehicle won't move at all.
Transmission has failed twice. The first time was in 5/97. Motor mounts broke, causing engine to lay on transmission, which also was replaced. Second time, motor mounts broke, and the same thing happened. Consumer received a recall notice for motor mounts.
While driving and without warning the vehicle went into neutral, and could not be put into any other gear, cause unknown.
Consumer has been experiencing problems wit automatic transmission. Vehicle only has first gear or reverse. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Original transmission was fixed 3 times and then finally replaced, all under warranty. The replacement transmission lasted about 70000 miles, and then has had the same types of problems, and has been replaced. The front right motor mount broke several times and continually the top bolt vibrates loose. The mount has just been replaced again. The front wheel rotors continually go bad, and have to be replaced, especially the right one.
While driving in overdrive, it wouldn't move. Then the vehicle stopped completely. Dealer has not seen.
Motor mounts failed as well as the axles as a direct result of recall on subframes, causing difficult steering.
Brakes failed, resulting in lock up.
Transmission failed three years after it was recalled. Consumer felt that second transmission failed due to manufacturer's defect. Dealer / manufacturer notified. Consumer wants ford to cover the cost of repair.
Automatic transmission failed.
Called the ford customer service on dec. 23, 1998 and one of the representative told us there was a recall of the transmission in 1994 for the identification number of our car, who told us 6 years or 60000 miles whichever comes first. But the local dealer that sold us the car refuse the fact. We need to find out the fact. Please help us solve our concerns. Thank you.
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Motor mounts and body mounts continually coming out.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. While accelerating, car cut out. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
When driving lost all power and there was a leakage coming from the transmission. The vehicle shut down, causing another vehicle to almost hit the consumer due to the hesitation. Dealer can't determine the problem.
When driving it is very hard to shift from first to second gear. When trying to pick up speed, there is a very loud noise, and the vehicle willvibrate at times.
Windshield resealed/power window repaired/multi-function switch/transmission/steering linkage/ water pump/thermostat/fan/alternator and air conditioner compressor replaced.
Transmission failed.
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