1991 Ford Taurus: transmission slipping

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · ME

I can't possibly remember the dates these things happened. I put a new (used) transmission and this one is slipping. I put more brake pads and calipers than you would use in a life time. The springs are weak in the back, but to exspensive to change. I put a new fuel pump and gas tank. I've put a new egr valve, oxygen sensor, throttle sensor, air temp sensor. I put a blinker switch and new struts because mine broke. 3 out of 4 of my doors will not open because of the handles. These are just a few of the things I wrote down or can remember. Now it will not start unless I pump the gas(it's fuel injected) and keep turning it over and over. Then I'm not sure if it will start again when I shut it off. The fuel pump is working I think, I can hear it. I bought the car used and the person put a 1989 motor into a 1991 body. These things still went wrong with the car either way. I did not check any below because I'm not sure what to check.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Transmission · PA

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.

Filed Sep 11, 2001 · Airbags, Seat belts · MS · crash · 3 injuries

While traveling at 45 MPH driver air bags did not deploy, resulting in injury to driver. Ford has been notified. Also restraints did not lock when brakes were applied. *ak the vehicles crash impact caused the transmission to slip and damages to windsheild,front bumper and oil stick holder.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Transmission · NM

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.

Filed Apr 10, 2000 · Transmission · PA

Transmission is slipping and sliding when driving.

Filed Dec 17, 1999 · Transmission · NJ

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.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Transmission · IL

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.

Filed Jul 29, 1998 · Transmission · GA

Transmission slipped several times then completely broke down. (qcaw)

Filed Jul 5, 1998 · Transmission · MI

Transmission slips into neutral while driving.

Filed Feb 13, 1998 · Transmission · WI

Transmission assembly failed causing slippage.

Filed Feb 20, 1997 · Transmission · NH

Transmission is slipping.

Filed Jan 18, 1997 · Transmission · NC

Transmission failure occurred twice, slipped out of gear while vehicle was in motion.